Restless Legs Management: Where does Iron fit in? [Video]

Season One – Episode 2: How do we define low iron stores in restless legs? In this podcast, Dr. Michael Silber discusses diagnosis of iron deficiency and how oral and intravenous iron should be administered in restless legs syndrome.

00:41 Introduction to today’s topic
01:11 How do you personally assess for iron deficiency in a patient with restless legs?
05:55 If you were to give oral iron, what preparations would you use?
07:51 The indications for intravenous iron therapy?
09:10 Are there specific intravenous iron preparations that you recommend?
13:27 Final messages
14:27 Conclusion

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