Posted by sleepdoc on March 26, 2002 at 15:48:06:

In Reply to: RLS in a 4y/o with Charcot Marie Tooth Disease posted by kathleen pfeffer on March 05, 2002 at 09:11:36:

Have you measured serum ferritin levels in this child? Ferrous sulfate may help alleviate symptoms if the ferritin level is less than 45-50...(even though that's considered in the normal range)...Dopamine agonists can exacerbate or augment these symptoms, particularly in children and I would avoid them if possible...Have you thought about Tegretol? Although typically reserved for children 6 and older, if followed closely, may be helpful, starting with 100mg/5cc and give 1/2 tsp BID...good luck.....

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