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 moreRestless legs syndrome or Ekbom Syndrome affects hundreds of people night after night, keeping them and their partners awake. It can... Read more »
We started our discussion about restless legs syndrome (RLS) in my recent blog, so let’s continue where we left off. Mild symptoms of... 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 »
Let’s continue talking about restless legs syndrome (RLS). We reviewed some of the symptoms, causes, and adverse effects of restless... Read more »
Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a common and sometimes devastating condition. I see it quite frequently in many of my chronic pain... 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 »
There is no specific diagnostic test for RLS. If you suspect you may have the disorder, talk to your doctor as soon as you can. If possible, bring a... 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
The first step in treating a patient who complains of sleeplessness and restless legs syndrome is to try to improve sleep and eliminate possible... Read more »
Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is a neurologic sensorimotor disorder that is characterized by an overwhelming urge to move the legs when they are at... Read more »