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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Restless Leg Syndrome Risk Factors

Researchers find genetic link to restless leg syndrome

October 03, 2008
Researchers believe that genes that form the arms and legs in the earliest stages of human development may represent a risk factor in developing restless leg syndrome. RLS can cause sleep disorders, chronic sleep loss, and daytime fatigue. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Taming the Tingles: Treatment for Restless Legs Syndrome
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

...when using the patch. Still, the effectiveness and risks of the patch have not been compared... Read more »

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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 »

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Multiple Sclerosis Patients at risk for having Restless Leg Syndrome
By Merely Me , Health Expert

...research things and was amazed to find that RLS or Restless Leg Syndrome is linked to Multiple... Read more »

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Secondary Causes of Insomnia
By Michael Rack, MD , Health Expert

...disease). To further complicate matters, insomnia is a risk factor for the development of... Read more »

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Sex While Sleeping
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

...women) have been putting themselves and others at risk for years. The disturbances have gone... Read more »

Health Guide

Restless leg syndrome
Restless leg syndrome is a sleep disorder characterized by leg discomfort during sleep, which is only relieved by frequent movements of the legs. Alternative Names ... Read more »
Restless Leg Syndrome- The Basics
...that children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and a family history of RLS are at risk for more severe ADHD.RLS affects both men and women and can start at any age. It may be... Read more »
Restless Legs Syndrome and Related Disorders: Risk Factors
Risk FactorsRestless legs syndrome may affect between 2.5 - 15% of the general population. It is more common in women than in men, and its prevalence increases with age. An estimated 10 - 28% of... Read more »
Sleep disorders
...called hypersomnias. These include: Sleep apnea Narcolepsy Restless leg syndrome Periodic limb movement disorder Obstructive sleep apnea ... Read more »
Restless Legs Syndrome and Related Disorders: Causes
...dopamine are used for both disorders. However, Parkinson's disease itself does not seem to increase the risk for RLS. Nor does RLS early in life predispose to Parkinson's later on.Neurologic... Read more »

Medications

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...with food may reduce nausea. To decrease the risk of side effects (e.g., drowsiness, low... Read more »

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...medication with food may reduce nausea. To decrease the risk of side effects (e.g., drowsiness,... Read more »

Related News

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

High blood pressure linked to sleep disorder
October 03, 2008

Researchers have found that people with moderate to severe restless leg syndrome have an increased risk of developing high blood pressure. RLS... Read summary »

Pregnant mom's sleep habits can affect baby's health
October 03, 2008

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine says that establishing good sleep habits can increase a woman's chance for a healthy, full-term baby.... Read summary »

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 »

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 »