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How do you approach the treatment of restless leg syndrome in pregnancy?

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Neurology · Mercy Health

External leg compression device like home Scd’s can be helpful.

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Neurology · VUMC Neurology

Iron supplementation is beneficial for many pregnant patients with RLS, but constipation can be problematic. Adding a stool softener can help with that issue.

Generally, it is best to avoid medications during pregnancy. Perhaps you could try Dopa-400 (essentially levodopa from velvet beans) if someo...

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Neurology · Cedars Sinai

Magnesium Oxide 200-400 mg PO QHS

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