Restless legs syndrome is common in chronic kidney disease. As many as 8 in 10 people with eGFR < 15ml/min/1.73m2 have restless legs syndrome or a related movement disorder called periodic limb movements in sleep
Management:
- Check iron status and replace if deficient
- Home therapies such as massage, warm baths, warm/cool compresses, relaxation techniques, exercise
- Dopaminergic agents or dopamine agonists
- Benzodiazepins
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