Test Your Knowledge

Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions about restless legs syndrome (RLS):

1. My legs occasionally feel restless. Is this RLS?
   
   
2. Can my sleep partner look for signs when I sleep that might help determine if I have RLS?
   
   
3. What tests will you do to determine whether I have RLS? How should I prepare for these tests?
   
   
4. Do I have primary or secondary RLS?
   
   
5. Is an underlying illness, medical condition or medications I am taking responsible for my symptoms?
   
   
6. Do you suspect I also have periodic limb movement disorder?
   
   
7. What are my treatment options?
   
   
8. What are the risks of these treatments?
   
   
9. How effective are treatments in eliminating symptoms?
   
   
10. What are my options if the medication I’m using doesn’t work?
    
    
11. What lifestyle changes can I make to help relieve my symptoms?