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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Medical Therapy
An algorithm for treating Primary RLS (RLS without any secondary medical condition including iron deficiency, varicose vein, thyroid, etc.) was created by leading RLS researchers at the Mayo Clinic and is endorsed by the Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation. This document provides guidance to both the treating physician and the patient and includes both nonpharmacological and pharmacological treatments.[1] Treatment of primary RLS should not be considered unless all the secondary medical conditions are ruled out. Drug therapy in RLS is not curative and is known to have significant side effects and needs to be considered with caution. The secondary form of RLS has the potential for cure if the precipitating medical condition (iron deficiency, venous reflux/varicose vein, thyroid, etc.) is managed effectively.
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- ↑ An Algorithm for the Management of Restless Legs Syndrome also available as a pdf