Sensorimotor disorder consisting of a strong, nearly irresistible urge to move the limbs. Legs are usually affected initially, but may involve arms or other body parts.
The symptoms b...
An urge to move the legs, usually accompanied by or thought to be caused by uncomfortable ...
If iron insufficient, supplement (2)[C]:
325 mg FeSO4+100 mg Vitamin C qhs
Repletion requires months till serum ferritin >75 ng/mL and Tsat >16%.
IV iron: LMWD 1000mg, fe...
At 1-4-w intervals until stable and then annually
If taking iron, reassess iron stores, at least ferritin.
If status changes, assess for augmentat...
Periodic Limb Movement Disorder (PLMD)
International Restless Legs Syndrome Study Group: irlssg.org
Iron supplement is an often well-tolerated, easily available treatment for RLS.
Alpha-2-deltas (gabapentinoids) should be considered as initial therapy.
To avoid augmentation, titrate DA...
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