How to Deal With Restless Legs Syndrome

By Leandra Beabout, Jan 27, 2025

“RLS is a surprisingly common cause of insomnia in my patients, many of whom did not even realize such a condition exists,” says Alex Dimitriu, MD, a double-board certified sleep medicine physician and psychiatrist, and the founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine. The exact causes of RLS are unknown, but Dimitriu says genetics, dopamine dysregulation, and iron deficiency may play a role. Magnesium deficiency may also be a contributing factor.  “It can also be seen in certain medical situations like pregnancy or kidney disease,” he says.

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