Are the strange feelings in your legs disturbing your sleep? If you suffer from restless leg syndrome (RLS), they most likely are. RLS can cause a host of irritating symptoms that keep you up all night and drive you crazy during the day, too. If you have restless leg syndrome, how to treat it is your top priority! 

So, What Is Restless Leg Syndrome, and How to Treat It?

Luckily, there are many treatment options for people with RLS that can help put an end to the annoying symptoms. Your doctor will determine the cause before considering which treatment option or combination of therapies is best for you.

Your RLS may be treated with supplements such as iron, massage therapy, pneumatic compression, foot wraps, and/or prescription medications including gabapentin. A non-invasive treatment that has shown success in studies is near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS).

What Are the Signs I May Have Restless Leg Syndrome?

RLS can cause symptoms in other areas of the body such as the arms and head, not just the legs. If you have any of these restless legs syndrome symptoms, talk with a specialist about treatment.

• A feeling of crawling, pulling, throbbing, aching, itching, creeping, and/or electrical sensation under the skin
• Uncontrollable urges to move your legs to move the sensations above stop
• Difficulty falling or staying asleep
• Fatigue and/or daytime sleepiness
• Relief when moving the legs
• Worsening of symptoms at night

RLS Is Wrecking My Sleep and My Life! Where Can I Find Relief?

RLS treatment is just a phone call to The Vein Center of Maryland away! Contact us today at 410-970-2314 to book a consultation with one of our restless leg experts, and let us help you improve your quality of life with treatment for RLS! Now that you know about restless leg syndrome and how to treat it, it’s time to make the call!