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Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) affects millions of Americans—yet is often misdiagnosed or overlooked. Characterized by an uncontrollable urge to move the legs, especially at night, RLS can significantly impact sleep, mood, and overall quality of life.
At Patients Medical in New York City, we believe your symptoms are not random—they are messages. Our integrative approach combines conventional, holistic, and functional medicine to uncover and address the root causes of your RLS, not just suppress the symptoms.
Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS), also known as Willis-Ekbom Disease, is a neurological condition marked by uncomfortable sensations in the legs and an irresistible urge to move them. Symptoms typically worsen at night and improve with movement, often interfering with sleep.
RLS can range from mild to severe and may be idiopathic (primary) or linked to another condition (secondary).
Conventional treatments often focus on symptom suppression. In contrast, functional medicine asks: Why is this happening? RLS may stem from a variety of interconnected causes:
Our goal is to identify your unique triggers and build a personalized treatment plan that promotes long-term relief.
We use advanced diagnostic tools to uncover the biological and biochemical contributors to RLS:
We design anti-inflammatory, nutrient-dense diets to support brain health, circulation, and neurotransmitter balance:
Balanced blood sugar to avoid nighttime symptom flares
Supplement recommendations may include:
All supplementation is customized based on lab results and closely monitored.
For those with absorption issues or severe deficiencies, we offer:
RLS is often worsened by stress and nervous system dysregulation. We offer:
Adaptogenic herbs (ashwagandha, rhodiola) to balance cortisol
We assess and support:
Daniel, age 47, struggled with leg tingling and night-time restlessness for over five years. He was prescribed dopamine agonists but experienced side effects and worsening symptoms.
Testing revealed:
We implemented:
Within three months, Daniel reported 90% improvement in symptoms and was sleeping soundly for the first time in years.
In many cases, yes. By addressing nutritional deficiencies, stress, and hormonal imbalances, patients often find lasting relief without medications.
RLS symptoms worsen in the evening due to circadian changes in dopamine, cortisol, and circulation. Stress, poor sleep hygiene, and low iron may also contribute.
If low ferritin is present, iron supplementation (oral or IV) can significantly reduce symptoms. Always supplement under medical guidance.
RLS is primarily neurological but often influenced by circulation, inflammation, and nutrient status.
Sugar, caffeine, alcohol, and gluten may worsen symptoms in sensitive individuals. Processed foods can also increase inflammation.
Not always. Many patients improve through diet, supplements, stress reduction, and integrative therapies. Medications may be used temporarily or when natural strategies fall short.
Yes. RLS is associated with iron deficiency, kidney disease, hypothyroidism, diabetes, and pregnancy.
Absolutely. Poor sleep from RLS can lead to anxiety, depression, and cognitive issues.
Functional medicine investigates root causes—nutritional, hormonal, neurological—and offers individualized, whole-body healing, not just symptom suppression.
We are an out-of-network provider, but we provide superbills for insurance reimbursement. Many lab tests may be partially covered.
Patients Medical specializes in gently helping the patient identify the root cause of their medical issues and then assist them to recover from their problems to help them move forward to good health.
To schedule an in person on Tele-medicine appointment, please call our office at (212) 794-8800 or email us at info@PatientsMedical.com We look forward to hearing from you
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