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Health Encyclopedia: Restless Legs Syndrome And Related Disorders Resources

Resources

www.aasmnet.org -- American Academy of Sleep Medicine
www.sleepfoundation.org -- National Sleep Foundation
www.ninds.nih.gov -- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
www.nhlbi.nih.gov/about/ncsdr/ -- National Center on Sleep Disorders Research
www.rls.org -- Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation
www.wemove.org -- Worldwide Education and Awareness for Movement Disorders

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Expert & Community Posts

Taming the Tingles: Treatment for Restless Legs Syndrome

By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

Restless legs syndrome or Ekbom Syndrome affects hundreds of people night after night, keeping... Read more »

Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) Often Associated with Chronic Pain

By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert

Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a common and sometimes devastating condition. I see it quite... Read more »

Restless Leg Syndrome

By Deanne Stein , Health Expert

...sensation in both legs. My doctor told me I've developed restless leg syndrome. Great, what... Read more »

Reduce High Blood Pressure with Reiki

By Alvin Hopkinson , Health Expert

...It is possible to reduce high blood pressure with Reiki. The concept is not well known, but... Read more »

Causes and Symptoms of Restless Leg Syndrome

By Allen Blaivas, M.D. , Health Expert

We started our discussion about restless legs syndrome (RLS) in my recent blog, so let’s continue... Read more »

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Health Guide

Restless Leg Syndrome Exercises

RLS sufferer Cari Lendrum recommends:Try Cari’s “RLS Squats!” – To do this exercise, start off in a standing position and then bend your knees slightly so that you are in a squat. Rest your... Read more »

Restless Leg Syndrome- Symptoms

include an urge to move the legs often associated with uncomfortable feeling in the legs (e.g. tingling, creepy, itching, pulling or aching) during periods of inactivity, including both... Read more »

Restless Legs Syndrome and Related Disorders: References

ReferencesBogan RK, Fry JM, Schmidt MH, Carson SW, Ritchie SY. Ropinirole in the treatment of patients with restless legs syndrome: a US-based randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical... Read more »

Coping with Restless Leg Syndrome

The following are some tips for coping with RLS:Don't hide your symptoms -- talk to your friends, family, and colleagues about RLS so they know what to expect Practice yoga, Pilates, or other... Read more »

Restless Legs Syndrome and Related Disorders: Causes

CausesThe primary cause of restless legs syndrome is not known. Researchers are investigating neurologic problems that may arise either in the spinal cord or the brain. One current theory on the... Read more »

Images

Sturge-Weber syndrome - legs

Related News

Help for Restless Legs

March 12, 2007

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Imagine whenever you're not moving, your legs are uncomfortable and throbbing. It's a problem many... Read summary »

24 Hour Patch May Relieve RLS Symptoms

June 10, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) A drug already used to treat Parkinson's disease is now being used to help people with restless leg syndrome (RLS). Those who... Read summary »

Big Belly Ups Chances for RLS

April 10, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? Packing on the pounds ? especially around the waistline ? could be putting you at increased risk for restless legs syndrome... Read summary »

Migraine patients may have higher risk of restless leg syndrome

October 03, 2008

German researchers say that migraine patients are more likely to have restless leg syndrome than people who don't have the severe headaches. The... Read summary »

Restless leg syndrome can cause big or small problems

October 03, 2008

Symptoms of restless leg syndrome range from a mild nuisance to severe pain that interferes with daily life. Several people with the condition... Read summary »

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