Andy Berkowski, MD of ReLACS Health describes how iron supplements can be taken most effectively in patients with restless legs syndrome (RLS).
Opioids are a mainstay of treatment for moderate-to-severe restless legs syndrome (RLS) when first-line medications have not worked. @andyberkowskimd of ReLACS Health explains the benefits of buprenorphine among opioid medications and provides some initial results from his study of patients treated with buprenorphine.
@andyberkowskimd of ReLACS Health summarizes the process for tapering off dopamine agonist medications for patients and their healthcare providers.
Non-medication treatments like wearable devices are a highly sought-after treatment for restless legs syndrome (RLS). @andyberkowskimd of ReLACS Health summarizes the newest device from Noctrix Health (Nidra®) that uses peroneal nerve stimulation to relieve symptoms of RLS. It is now available in select states in the US with more coming each month.
The class of drugs that includes gabapentin (Neurontin®) and Horizant® are now the consensus first-line medications in the medical treatment of restless legs syndrome (RLS) along with pregabalin (Lyrica®). Horizant is FDA approved for RLS but gabapentin is more widely prescribed by physicians. What's the difference between these two drugs? (Hint: not as much as you think, but in some cases it may make a difference!)
With the ongoing opioid crisis and the War on Drugs, opioid/pain/narcotic medications, which have legitimate and important medical uses have become blacklisted in the medical field. Dr. Berkowski of ReLACS Health goes over 5 reasons why many of those suffering with restless legs syndrome (RLS) have difficulty finding medical professionals willing to prescribe these medications.
Andy Berkowski, MD of ReLACS Health reviews the major ways to increase iron levels in the body via the digestive system to help manage restless legs syndrome (RLS).