If you're pretty sure you have restless leg syndrome (RLS), it's time to get a professional opinion. Grab a journal or piece of paper. You need to write down a few things first:
- When did these sensations start?
- How does it feel?
- How long does it last?
- What's the severity? Light, medium, or strong?
- When does it happen? Sitting, sleeping, lying down?
- How often does it happen?
- What medications are you taking?
Your doctor, sleep specialist, or neurologist may ask questions like these along with medical history questions that cover other ailments and habits, like diabetes, arthritis, Parkinson's, smoking, stress management, and drinking. You may need a blood test to check for an iron deficiency.
If you're pretty sure you have restless leg syndrome (RLS), it's
time to get a professional opinion. Grab a journal or piece of
paper. You need to write down a few things first: When did these
sensations start? How does it feel? How long does...
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Dr. Mehmet Oz answered:If you're pretty sure you have restless leg syndrome (RLS), it's time to get a professional opinion. Grab a journal or piece of paper. You need to write down a few things first:
