The goal for treatment of RLS is to alleviate symptoms – particularly the ones that cause sleep
disturbances and discomfort. The selection of treatment modalities depends on the age of the patient, severity,
duration and frequency of symptoms, and comorbid illnesses, including pregnancy. Life style changes, nutrition,
and iron supplements are first step interventions, however, in many cases, symptoms of RLS progress so that
relief is insufficient with these methods.