Restless Leg Syndrome
Neurology Aisha Nair•Gender: Female•Age: 44 years (Adult)• Chronicity: 2 years
Presenting Complaints & History
- Irresistible urge to move legs, especially when lying down in bed
- Crawling, pulling, or creeping sensation deep inside the calves
- Symptoms relieved temporarily by pacing or stretching legs
- Severe sleep-onset delay and daytime tiredness
Clinical Assessment
Presented with restlessness in legs that disrupted her sleep every night. Iron levels were normal; wanted a non-sedative treatment.
Diagnostic Investigations: Serum Ferritin normal at 48 ng/mL; basic metabolic and kidney panels normal.
Homeopathic Therapeutics & Management
Constitutional treatment to regulate motor excitability, balance dopamine pathway sensitivity, and soothe leg sensations.
Selected Constitutional Remedies: Zincum Metallicum and Rhus Toxicodendron
Lifestyle & Nutritional Support
Warm leg baths before bed, stretching calf muscles, avoiding caffeine in the evening, and regular exercise.
Clinical Outcome
Follow-up Period: 5 months- Crawling and pulling sensations in legs reduced by 90%
- No further irresistible urge to move legs at night
- Sleep-onset latency reduced to a normal 15 minutes
- Improved daytime energy and quality of life
✓Medically reviewed by Dr. Navaneeth K. Unni
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