Restless Leg Syndrome Treatment in Turkey
About Restless Leg Syndrome
Key Highlights
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Provides significant relief from uncomfortable leg sensations and the urge to move.Improves sleep quality and reduces daytime fatigue.Personalized treatment plan developed by a neurological specialist.Non-pharmacological strategies, like lifestyle changes, can be highly effective.Can address and manage underlying conditions contributing to RLS (e.g., iron deficiency).Helps restore daily function and overall quality of life./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Unpleasant creeping, crawling, or tingling sensations in the legs, primarily at rest.
- An overwhelming urge to move the legs, temporarily relieved by movement.
- Symptoms that worsen in the evening or at night, significantly disrupting sleep.
- Daytime fatigue, sleep deprivation, or impaired concentration due to symptoms.
- Symptoms not explained by another medical or behavioral condition (e.g., leg cramps, arthritis).
- Failure of initial conservative measures like lifestyle changes to control symptoms.
How to prepare
- Keep a detailed symptom diary noting timing, triggers, and severity for several days.
- Undergo blood tests as advised by the neurologist, typically to check iron (ferritin) levels.
- Provide a complete list of all current medications, supplements, and medical history.
- Be prepared to discuss sleep habits, diet, caffeine/alcohol intake, and exercise routine.
- Wear comfortable clothing to the consultation for any potential physical examination.
- Prepare a list of questions and concerns to discuss with the neurologist.
Risks & possible complications
- Medication side effects: Nausea, dizziness, daytime sleepiness, or impulse control disorders (with dopamine agonists).
- Augmentation: A worsening of symptoms, often earlier in the day, which is a specific risk with long-term use of certain dopamine medications.
- Rebound: Symptoms returning, often more severely, as a medication dose wears off.
- Dependency or tolerance risks associated with certain medication classes (e.g., opioids, benzodiazepines).
- Potential for interactions with other prescribed medications.
- In rare cases, treatment may not fully alleviate all symptoms.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Treatment response is monitored over weeks to months; immediate 'cure' is not typical.
- Regular follow-up appointments with the neurologist are crucial to adjust medication doses and manage side effects.
- Consistently implement recommended lifestyle changes, such as regular moderate exercise and good sleep hygiene.
- Report any new or worsening symptoms (like augmentation) to your neurologist promptly.
- Adherence to the prescribed medication schedule is vital for sustained symptom control.
- Long-term management focuses on maintaining symptom relief and adapting the plan as needed.
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Typical hospital stay:
0 days (Outpatient)
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Expected recovery time:
Ongoing management
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering restless leg syndrome in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for restless leg syndrome in Turkey include Liv Hospital Ankara, Istinye Üniversitesi Hastanesi Liv, Medical Park Gaziosmanpaşa, VM Medical Park Pendik Hastanesi, Medical Park Bahçelievler, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform restless leg syndrome. MediFyr helps you compare neurologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for restless leg syndrome compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Restless Leg Syndrome in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated neurology teams and experience managing patients undergoing restless leg syndrome.
Instabul, Turkey
140 Doctors
Emily Khan, a 42-year-old high school...
Emily Khan, a 42-year-old high school English teacher and mother of two, had been struggling for five years. It started as an occasional 'jittery' feeling in her calves at night, but had escalated into a nightly torment. By 10 PM, an irresistible urge to move her legs would begin, accompanied by a deep, creepy-crawling sensation. She would pace the hallway for hours, her sleep reduced to fractured, exhausted fragments. Her husband's sleep suffered, and her daytime fatigue made her irritable with her students. Her primary care doctor tried iron supplements, but they provided no relief. Finally, he referred her to a neurologist, Dr. Chen. After a thorough evaluation, including a blood panel to rule out deficiencies and a discussion of her family history (her mother had similar issues), Dr. Chen diagnosed her with moderate-to-severe primary Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS). He recommended starting with a low dose of a dopamine agonist medication, pramipexole, to be taken a few hours before bedtime. Emily was apprehensive about starting a neurological medication, fearing side effects. The first week was transformative; the creepy-crawly sensation vanished, and she slept through the night for the first time in years. After a month, she experienced some mild morning nausea, which was managed by taking the pill with a small snack. Her recovery outcome was profoundly positive. She regained consistent, restorative sleep. The emotional journey was one of moving from desperate, silent frustration, feeling like her own body was betraying her, to immense relief and regained control. She felt like herself again, patient with her kids and engaged in her classroom, no longer dreading the night.