Typically, restless legs syndrome (RLS) affects one leg or both legs. But sometimes it can affect other areas of the body, such as the arms and torso. When this happens, it’s usually a sign that the condition is worsening.
A patient with restless legs syndrome writes into The Seattle Times' Wellness section to ask about how the COVID-19 Moderna vaccine could impact her symptoms.
The discovery of how restless legs syndrome patients lack iron availability in a part of their brains is due to the work of Christopher Earley, MBBCh, PhD, and his research collaborators, whose initial work launched a decades-long investigation into the pathophysiology of RLS.
A patent proposes a new treatment method that targets the increased D1 receptor levels in RLS patients experiencing augmentation.
Read MorePsychology Today examines how the blend of chemicals in the cannabis plant acts within the brains of people with restless leg syndrome.
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A new study finds about 20% of restless legs syndrome patients are prescribed doses above the recommended maximum.
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New research finds that small fiber neuropathy is linked with RLS and has a significant impact on quality of life.
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Noctrix Health aims to treat RLS symptoms with its wearable neuromodulation platform that targets specific peripheral nerve fibers in a manner that is comfortable to wear to sleep.
Read MoreA retrospective study finds that symptoms of restless leg syndrome are 34.5% more prevalent in patients with superficial venous insufficiency, reports Venous News.
Read MoreResearchers have identified several risk factors for restless legs syndrome in patients on hemodialysis, a condition found to be highly prevalent in this patient population. In addition, the effects of restless leg syndrome on...
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An FDA-approved drug for restless legs syndrome is included. The US Food and Drug Administration...
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A decades-old assumption that dopamine agonists are linked to impulse control and other mental...
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In a 39-page letter dated October 21, 2019, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) responded to...
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Patients and medical providers should be aware that chronic opioid use can interfere with sleep by...
Read MoreA lawyer tells MPR about a case in which communication and care coordination between a psychiatrist and a sleep specialist ended with the initial referral and was linked to a tragic outcome.In this case, the referring...
Read MoreRestless legs syndrome (RLS) and nighttime leg cramping etiologies have always been poorly understood. An abstract presented at VIVA Physicians, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing the field of vascular medicine...
Read MoreFor children and adolescents with restless legs syndrome (RLS), sitting still in a classroom can be difficult. Like adults, kids with RLS tend to seek relief from their discomfort by moving their legs – for example, by...
Read MoreCleveland Clinic’s wellness blog Healthessentials explains what foods to load up on and what to avoid to manage restless legs syndrome. Lots of websites say that the easiest solution is to drink some diet tonic water...
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