The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends medications for RLS or PLMD only for persons who fit strict diagnostic criteria, and who experience excessive daytime sleepiness as a result of these conditions. (Excessive daytime sleepiness results from nighttime sleeplessness due to RLS or PLMD symptoms).
More research and physician training is needed to better diagnose and treat RLS with medications in children and adolescents. Little is known about the best way to treat RLS in...
Read moreSome weeks ago I had asked whether or not anyone had experienced any unusual symptoms in childhood which they felt might be related to... Read more »
Restless legs syndrome or Ekbom Syndrome affects hundreds of people night after night, keeping them and their partners awake. It can... Read more »
Let’s continue talking about restless legs syndrome (RLS). We reviewed some of the symptoms, causes, and adverse effects of restless... Read more »
You’ve all seen the ads. You might have even heard about the charges of “disease mongering” that have been bandied about,... Read more »
As we mentioned, transient and short-term insomnia can be caused by significant life events that usually pass when the stress of the... Read more »
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Restless Legs Syndrome
Goals of TreatmentThe most important goal in treatment of restless legs syndrome is the cessation of symptoms during rest and the ensuing end to the... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Causes of Chronic InsomniaSleep problems seem to run in families. About 35% of people with insomnia have a family history of insomnia, with the... Read more »
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Insomnia is the perception or complaint of inadequate or poor-quality sleep because of difficulty falling asleep, difficulty maintaining sleep, or... Read more »
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prevention Although there is no way to prevent restless legs syndrome, it may help to avoid caffeine, alcohol and cigarette... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Restless leg syndrome is a disorder in which there is an urge or need to move the legs to stop unpleasant sensations.Alternative NamesNocturnal... Read more »