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Restless legs syndrome

Restless legs syndrome

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A condition causing an uncontrollable urge to move the legs.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

42 years experience

Is a type of:

Geriatric sleep disorder

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common
Baby
0-2
Common
Toddler
3-5
Common
Preteen
6-13
Very common
Teenager
14-18
Very common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Very common

Body locations

Leg

Symptoms

Leg pain
Unrefreshing sleep
Trouble sleeping
Joint aches
Restlessness
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Restless legs syndrome
Ropinirole
5
1 review
Gabapentin
2
1 review
Rotigotine
1
1 review
Pramipexole
1
1 review
Methadone
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Other treatments

Stretching
Massage

Tests

Ferritin
Iron and iron binding capacity
Comprehensive metabolic panel
Complete blood count

Risk factors

Personal

Cigarette smoking

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