The Canadian Movement Disorder Group Restless Leg Syndrome Restless leg Syndrome is a condition that results in an irresistible urge to move the legs. This
tends to be noticable on relaxing ,or lying down trying to fall asleep. It resolves with physical activity. People may find they have to get out of bed and exercise thier legs for a long time
before they are able to fall asleep. This condition is most often due to an inherrited trait, and therefore runs in families. Some
times it occurs as the result of an underlying health problem (e.g. iron deficiency, thyriod dysfunction, vitamin deficiency, or in association with nerve damage in the legs).
Most, if not all the time there is an associated problem during sleep. This is called Treatment Several medications can be used to try to control both restless legs, and Periodic Movements
of Sleep. These include: Pergolide (Permax), Pramipexole (Mirapex), Levo-Dopa (Sinemet CR), Clonazepam (Rivotril), Codiene. Many other remedies are suggested to help as well.
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