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Restless Legs Syndrome
Introduction: Restless Legs Syndrome
Restless Legs Syndrome: Restless legs syndrome is a sensori-motor (movement) disorder characterized by uncomfortable sensations in the legs, which are worse ... more about Restless Legs Syndrome.
Restless Legs Syndrome: A neurological disorder where legs develop and crawling, aching skin sensation which is relived by moving the legs. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Restless Legs Syndrome is available below.
Symptoms of Restless Legs Syndrome
See full list of 28 symptoms of Restless Legs Syndrome
Home Diagnostic Testing
Home medical testing related to Restless Legs Syndrome:
- Sleep Disorders: Home Testing
Medical Textbooks Online about Restless Legs Syndrome
- "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis"
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- "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)"
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- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter"
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- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter"
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- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter"
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- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter"
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- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter"
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- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter"
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- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter"
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- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter"
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- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter"
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- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter"
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- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter"
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- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter"
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- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter"
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- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter"
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- "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series"
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Book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
Diagnostic Tests for Restless Legs Syndrome
Test for Restless Legs Syndrome in your own home
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- Neurological exam
- Blood iron level - to test for anemia as an underlying cause.
- Sleep study
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Wrongly Diagnosed with Restless Legs Syndrome?
- Misdiagnosis of Restless Legs Syndrome
- Failure to diagnose Restless Legs Syndrome
- Underlying causes of Restless Legs Syndrome (possibly wrongly diagnosed)
- Failure to diagnose Restless Legs Syndrome
Misdiagnosis and Restless Legs Syndrome
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Causes of Restless Legs Syndrome
- Familial RLS - some cases are genetically inherited.
- Pregnancy
- Anemia
- Kidney failure
- Diabetes
See full list of 9 causes of Restless Legs Syndrome
More information about causes of Restless Legs Syndrome:
- Underlying causes of Restless Legs Syndrome
- Medical news summaries relating to Causes of Restless Legs Syndrome
Treatments for Restless Legs Syndrome
See full list of 24 treatments for Restless Legs Syndrome
Videos for Restless Legs Syndrome
Controlling Sleep Problems
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Sleep Problems and Your Doctor
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Sleep Quality
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Patient Surveys for Restless Legs Syndrome
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Prognosis for Restless Legs Syndrome
Prognosis for Restless Legs Syndrome: benign condition; spontaneous remission in some cases, treatment relieves symptoms in some and delivery can alleviate the condition in pregnant women
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Reseach about Restless Legs Syndrome
Visit our research pages for current research about Restless Legs Syndrome treatments.
Clinical Trials for Restless Legs Syndrome
The US based website ClinicalTrials.gov lists information on both federally and privately supported clinical trials using human volunteers.
Some of the clinical trials listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for Restless Legs Syndrome include:
- Ropinirole XR (Extended Release) In Patients With Restless Legs Syndrome - This study is no longer recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Ropinirole Extended Release (XR)
- Efficacy and Safety Study of Topiramate to Treat Restless Legs Syndrome - This study has been completed (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Topiramate
- A Clinical Research Study Evaluating Ropinirole Treatment For Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) - This study is no longer recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - ropinirole
- Converting From Ropinirole Immediate Release (IR) To Ropinirole Controlled-Release for RLS (Restless Legs Syndrome) - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - ropinirole controlled-release for RLS
- Restless Legs Syndrome Exercise Intervention - This study is not yet open for patient recruitment (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
See full list of 41 Clinical Trials for Restless Legs Syndrome
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Article Excerpts about Restless Legs Syndrome
NINDS Restless Legs Syndrome Information Page: NINDS (Excerpt)
Restless legs syndrome is a sensori-motor (movement) disorder characterized by uncomfortable sensations in the legs, which are worse during periods of inactivity or rest or while sitting or lying down. There is often a positive family history of the disorder. (Source: excerpt from NINDS Restless Legs Syndrome Information Page: NINDS)
Restless Legs Syndrome: NWHIC (Excerpt)
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a sleep disorder in which a person experiences unpleasant sensations in the legs described as creeping, crawling, tingling, pulling, or painful. These sensations usually occur in the calf area but may be felt anywhere from the thigh to the ankle. One or both legs may be affected; for some people, the sensations are also felt in the arms. These sensations occur when the person with RLS lies down or sits for prolonged periods of time, such as at a desk, riding in a car, or watching a movie. People with RLS describe an irresistible urge to move the legs when the sensations occur. Usually, moving the legs, walking, rubbing or massaging the legs, or doing knee bends can bring relief, at least briefly. (Source: excerpt from Restless Legs Syndrome: NWHIC)
Definitions of Restless Legs Syndrome:
A disorder characterized by aching or burning sensations in the lower and rarely the upper extremiti