Restless legs syndrome--treatment

Some lifestyle changes suggested by the UT health newsletter may successfully treat restless legs:  "decreasing alcohol, taking folate and magnesium supplements, getting regular sleep, moderating exercise, massaging the legs, applying heat or ice to the legs, or taking a hot bath." 

If those changes do not help, medications can be used for treatment of restless legs syndrome. Four drugs have been FDA-approved for treatment of Restless legs syndrome.  Anyone dealing with these symptoms should talk to his doctor for best treatment options. 

More information about Restless legs syndrome can be found at http://www.uthealthleader.org/index/article.htm?id=f7870898-781e-4b14-afa5-389a2240832c

Willis Ekbom Disease Foundation at http://www.rls.org/quality-care-program

The John Hopkins Medicine website gives information at http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/neurology_neurosurgery/specialty_areas/restless-legs-syndrome/what-is-rls/index.html