What Triggers ‘Restless Legs’—Meds, Low Iron, or Dopamine Level?

What Triggers ‘Restless Legs’—Meds, Low Iron, or Dopamine Level?
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After a long day’s work, many of us look forward to the relief of a good night’s sleep. But imagine settling into bed, ready to drift off, only to be interrupted by an uncontrollable urge to move your legs.
This condition is known as Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS). It often strikes early in the evening or at the onset of sleep and can plague its victims far into the night. 
Brendon Fallon is a former reporter and photographer with The Epoch Times. He is the host and executive producer of NTD's "Vital Signs," a health show that zooms in on the important matters of health that come up in everyday life—connecting the dots across the broad canvas of our holistic wellbeing.
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