Restless Leg Syndrome is a neurological disorder causing an uncontrollable urge to move the legs, often accompanied by tingling, itching, or aching that worsens in the evening and at rest — making sleep difficult. With the right diagnosis and treatment, those restless nights can finally settle.
RLS is a sensorimotor disorder rooted in the nervous system, often linked to disrupted dopamine signaling and iron metabolism in the brain. The hallmark is an irresistible urge to move the legs, usually triggered by rest and relieved — at least briefly — by movement. Symptoms tend to flare in the evening and overnight, precisely when you're trying to sleep.
Because the discomfort strikes at rest, RLS frequently leads to difficulty falling asleep, fragmented nights, and lingering daytime fatigue. The condition is very manageable, however. By uncovering and addressing the underlying causes — and using targeted therapies — we can quiet the symptoms and restore restful, uninterrupted sleep.
Low iron levels can disrupt the brain's dopamine pathways, a leading and highly treatable contributor to RLS. Even iron levels in the low-normal range may play a role.
Conditions such as diabetes, kidney disease, and Parkinson's disease are associated with RLS and can trigger or worsen its symptoms.
Some antihistamines and antidepressants, among other drugs, can provoke or intensify restless leg symptoms — a factor we carefully review.
RLS commonly emerges during pregnancy, especially in the third trimester. Symptoms often ease after delivery but may benefit from supportive care in the meantime.
We review your medical history and symptoms, order blood tests to check iron and related markers, and use sleep studies when needed to rule out other sleep disorders.
When iron deficiency is identified, targeted supplementation — oral or, when appropriate, intravenous — can significantly relieve symptoms by restoring healthy dopamine function.
For persistent symptoms, we may prescribe dopaminergic agents or anti-seizure medications proven to quiet the urge to move and improve sleep.
Regular exercise, consistent sleep hygiene, and reducing caffeine and alcohol can meaningfully lessen RLS symptoms and support restful nights.
You don't have to lie awake fighting the urge to move. Our specialists uncover what's driving your RLS and build a treatment plan that brings real, lasting relief. Take the first step toward peaceful sleep.