NYC’s Leading Integrative Health Care Center
NYC’s Leading Integrative Health Care Center
Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) is more than just an annoying urge to move your legs—it’s a chronic neurological condition that disrupts sleep, affects mood, and reduces quality of life. At Patients Medical in New York City, we take an integrative, root-cause approach to treating RLS. We combine conventional neurology, functional medicine, and holistic therapies to identify what’s really driving your symptoms—and help you reclaim restful nights and vibrant days.
Restless Leg Syndrome, also known as Willis-Ekbom Disease, is a neurological disorder characterized by an irresistible urge to move the legs, typically during periods of rest or inactivity. Sensations may be described as crawling, tingling, itching, or throbbing—and often worsen in the evening or at night, disrupting sleep.
Many patients suffer for years before receiving a correct diagnosis. Look for these hallmark signs:
Functional medicine goes deeper than symptom management. We investigate the underlying triggers of your Restless Leg Syndrome, which may include:
At Patients Medical, we use advanced, root-cause diagnostics to identify contributing factors:
We tailor anti-inflammatory, neuro-supportive diets to enhance dopamine production and reduce inflammation:
Our functional physicians may recommend evidence-based supplements such as:
All supplements are prescribed with dosage supervision.
If toxin burden or gut permeability is detected, we implement:
IV infusions of magnesium, B12, folate, and iron (when needed) can soothe nerve excitability and reduce symptoms quickly.
We may use bioidentical hormones or adaptogenic herbs to support optimal dopamine and cortisol rhythms, especially in peri- or postmenopausal patients.
We integrate:
Adaptogenic herbs like ashwagandha and rhodiola
Daniel, age 48, came to us after years of sleepless nights due to restless legs. His neurologist prescribed dopamine agonists, but they caused side effects and didn’t fully relieve his symptoms.
Comprehensive labs showed:
We designed a 12-week integrative plan:
Three months later, Daniel was sleeping through the night. His ferritin rose to 85, cortisol normalized, and he reported feeling like “a new man.”
RLS can often be significantly improved—and in some cases, resolved—by addressing root causes like iron deficiency, gut health, and sleep imbalance.
Not necessarily. Many patients are able to reduce or discontinue medications through integrative treatments under physician supervision.
We always test before supplementing. Iron overload is dangerous—personalized care is essential.
We look beyond “normal” ranges and focus on optimal levels and patterns often missed in conventional care.
Yes, we collaborate with specialists when needed to provide comprehensive, integrative care.
Yes—research increasingly links gut inflammation to nervous system imbalances and neurotransmitter issues.
Stress can worsen symptoms by disrupting cortisol rhythms and dopamine balance.
We are an out-of-network provider but offer superbills for potential reimbursement. Some labs may be covered.
Absolutely. Our protocols are safe and customized for each age and health profile.
Some patients feel better within 2–3 weeks, while deeper healing may take 2–3 months depending on severity.
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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