5 Reasons Doctors Won't Prescribe Opioids for Restless Legs Syndrome
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.
For more detail on this subject, read the related blog post: https://www.relacshealth.com/blog/why-are-doctors-unwilling-to-prescribe-opioids-for-restless-legs-syndrome
Of note, opioids are medications requiring careful monitoring under licensed medical supervision and do come with risks of addiction, abuse, dependence, and even severe side effects and death. However, they do have an important role in medical care, particularly for a subset of patients with moderate-to-severe RLS. They can be used safely and effectively.
Buprenorphine is a great option for RLS that may reduce some of these risks:
These videos are for general medical information only, but for those who live in or near Arizona, Florida, Michigan, or Ohio you can hire @andyberkowskimd of ReLACS Health for consultation regarding RLS, buprenorphine, and other aspect of your sleep health, which may require more personalization, time, and expertise. Schedule your consultation now.
