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Restless legs
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I'm having restless legs very frequently, on floor I'm not able to sleep, and on bed when I sleep i get restless legs, please tell me what to do, my Sleep is disrupted
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This is nerve problem and needs nerve medications rather than Pain killers. It would be better to consult with a pain management specialist for long term relief.
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This treatment is being suggested on bases of the provided.
However I would like to examine & investigate you in detail.
-Control Hypertension, Diabetes or metabolic disorder, if there is any.
-Any way it may be tried,
--. Dolokind Plus (Mankind) [Aceclofenac100 mg +Paracetamol 350 mg] 1 tab. OD & SOS. X 5 days.
--. Caldikind plus (Mankind) 1 tab OD x 10 days.
-(You may need help of your local doctor to get these medicines.)
--. Fomentation with warm water. Let the part not be exposed to cold.
--. Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding.
--. Keep a pillow under the legs.
--. Avoid painful acts & activities.
-- .Do mild exercises for the affected part.
--.(Take help of physiotherapist or you can visit my you tube channel Dr NC Gupta.) & see me and my yoga; & yoga simplified.
--Do not ignore, let it not become beginning of a major problem.
--Do ask for a detailed treatment plan.
Kindly make sure, there is no allergy to any of these medicines.
--For emergency treatment visit nearest hospital.
--Wish you a quick recovery & good health.
--I hope, I have solved your problem to your satisfaction.
Dr N C Gupta MS (ortho)
DMC 3624
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Restless leg might be due sleep cycle disruption
Kindly take opinion with neuropshychatric
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
6 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Nutritional issue
Tablet evion Lc
Calf streching exercise
Vitamin d 60000 i.u twice a week
Consume milk in evening
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Dr. Anwesha Banerjee
Pain Management Specialist
11 yrs exp
Delhi
Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) â often due to iron deficiency, low dopamine, or poor sleep hygiene.
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What You Can Do: Check iron levels (especially serum ferritin) â low iron is a common trigger. Start Iron supplement (if low) + Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin 1500 mcg). Avoid caffeine, smoking, alcohol at night. Try leg stretches or warm baths before bedtime. Maintain regular sleep schedule; avoid screens 1 hr before bed.
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f it continues: consult a doctor
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