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Restless Leg Syndrome Symptoms

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 describe how it affects them and how they deal with it. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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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 »

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

...Carbamazepine)."   There are also things which can exacerbate Restless Leg Syndrome symptoms... Read more »

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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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Relieving Those Restless Legs
By Allen Blaivas, M.D. , Health Expert

Let’s continue talking about restless legs syndrome (RLS).   We reviewed some of the symptoms,... Read more »

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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 »

Health Guide

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 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 »
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 leg syndrome
...Names Nocturnal myoclonus; RLS Treatment There is no known cure for restless leg syndrome. Treatment is aimed at reducing stress and helping the muscles relax.... Read more »
Restless Leg Syndrome- The Basics
Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is a neurologic sensorimotor disorder that is characterized by an overwhelming urge to move the legs when they are at rest. The urge to move the legs is usually, but not... Read more »

Medications

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Pramipexole is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease. It can... Read more »

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Ropinirole starter kit is used to help gradually increase your dose when you begin treatment for... Read more »

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 »

Study: IBS and Restless Leg Syndrome linked
October 03, 2008

Bacterial overgrowth in the intestines may be linked to both irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and restless leg syndrome, a new study suggests. And... Read summary »

Study: Lyrica eases restless legs syndrome
May 03, 2009

Spanish researchers have found that the drug Lyrica may help ease restless legs syndrome (RLS). The researchers randomly assigned 58 people with RLS... 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 »