Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS): Irresistible desire to move your legs

Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) in the Neuro Praxis Düsseldorf

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a neurological disorder that manifests itself in an irresistible desire to move the legs, especially when resting or sitting. In many cases, the main problem is disturbed sleep. RLS should therefore be taken seriously and treated carefully.
Diagnosis is based on clinical symptoms, such as unpleasant sensations in the legs and the urge to move. In addition, we at Neuro Praxis Düsseldorf are particularly concerned with carefully searching for the organic causes.
Genetic predisposition also plays a role in RLS.
Treatment at Neuro Praxis Düsseldorf is determined on the basis of the diagnosis and includes drug therapy (as late as possible and in low doses), lifestyle changes, physical activity and, if necessary, physical therapy.
Sometimes an iron deficiency in the body is also identified as the cause. Iron deficiency can be compensated for by the following measures:

• Diet: Eating foods rich in iron such as meat, poultry, fish, whole grain products, legumes and green vegetables.
• Iron supplements: Taking iron supplements under medical supervision.
• Vitamin C intake: Vitamin C intake can improve the absorption of iron from food.
• Avoiding inhibitors: Reducing the intake of foods or substances that inhibit iron absorption (e.g. caffeine, calcium).
  It is important that iron deficiency is treated under medical supervision to ensure that appropriate therapy is given.
  Patients with RLS also have a higher risk of type 2 diabetes, which should be taken into account during regular diagnostics and follow-up.