Posted by Stephen L Newman, MD, D, ABSM on June 11, 2003 at 13:00:33:In Reply to: Re: Tramadol (ultram) in periodic leg movement syndrome posted by lisa on June 11, 2003 at 07:46:18:
There is no safe medication for therapy of periodic leg movements during pregancay or as a result of pregnancy. However, you should check with your physician regarding other putative causes of periodic leg movement syndrome such as iron deficiency or renal dysfunction.