If you have suffered from RLS for a long time, it’s important to know that you are not alone...and that there is help. The direct cause of RLS is still unknown and makes assigning a specific treatment plan very challenging. I'll share with you what treatment options are available based on what my patients have shared with me over the years - to varying degrees of success. I'll also share with you a treatment plan that, in my personal experience, has shown to have 80% effectiveness.
Various treatment options, each with varying degrees of success, are available. Watch the video below as I talk more about what treatment options are available for RLS:
The Hidden Connection Between Vein Reflux and RLS
Because some of the symptoms of restless leg syndrome overlap with those of other conditions like Parkinson's disease, diabetic neuropathy, and psychiatric issues, a diagnosis can be difficult. For that reason, it’s important to find out if your RLS is related to a vein condition, and a simple free screening with a vein specialist can rule that out. Many providers, including neurologists, aren’t aware of the advances in the field of vein care that now indicate a relationship between RLS and vein reflux.
In my experience as a vein specialist over the past 16 years, I have treated patients on a daily basis who suffer from RLS and its effects. Over the years, I and other vein specialists have noted a correlation between restless leg syndrome and vein reflux. The symptoms and patterns match. In the majority of my patients who suffer from RLS, and who also are found to have a vein condition, their symptoms significantly improve or disappear completely with treatment.
A study published in April 2019 found that there was enough connection and noted improvement in symptoms with RLS patients treated for a vein condition. The study concluded that “Venous ultrasound study and intervention should be considered for potential patients.”
Bottom line...if you've tried other methods of treatment and haven't found the relief you desire, it's a simple step to rule out the presence of vein reflux. To find out if you have a vein condition causing your RLS, the only way is to see a vein specialist and get a specialized vein reflux ultrasound. Contact us today to schedule your free screening.
