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Restless Leg Syndrome

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 team studied the prevalence of restless legs syndrome among 411 migraine patients and 411 people without the condition. Seventeen percent of the migraine patients met the criteria for a diagnosis of restless legs syndrome, compared with just five percent of the other participants. 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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Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) Often Associated with Chronic Pain
By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert

......pain which can result in so-called secondary RLS.   Restless Leg Syndrome is a nighttime... 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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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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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 »

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 »
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- 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 »
Restless Leg Syndrome: Treatment
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 diary of your sleep as well as a record of the... 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

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 »

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 »

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... Read summary »

Restless leg syndrome linked to obesity
April 08, 2009

Restless leg syndrome (RLS) may be linked to your waist size, a new study has found. A study of 88,000 adults found that people who are obese are 42... 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 »