What Causes Restless Leg Syndrome
Migraine patients may have higher risk of restless leg syndrome
October 03, 2008The 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
Taming the Tingles: Treatment for Restless Legs Syndrome
By Florence Cardinal , Health ExpertRestless legs syndrome or Ekbom Syndrome affects hundreds of people night after night, keeping... Read more »
Causes and Symptoms of Restless Leg Syndrome
By Allen Blaivas, M.D. , Health ExpertWe started our discussion about restless legs syndrome (RLS) in my recent blog, so let’s continue... Read more »
Diagnosing Restless Leg Syndrome
By Allen Blaivas, M.D. , Health ExpertYou’ve all seen the ads. You might have even heard about the charges of “disease mongering”... Read more »
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 »
Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) Often Associated with Chronic Pain
By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health ExpertRestless leg syndrome (RLS) is a common and sometimes devastating condition. I see it quite... 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 »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 »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: 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 »Images
Medications
Pramipexole is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease. It can... Read more »
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Help for Restless Legs
March 12, 2007ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Imagine whenever you're not moving, your legs are uncomfortable and throbbing. It's a problem many... Read summary »
Restless leg syndrome can cause big or small problems
October 03, 2008Symptoms of restless leg syndrome range from a mild nuisance to severe pain that interferes with daily life. Several people with the condition... 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 »
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, 2008Bacterial overgrowth in the intestines may be linked to both irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and restless leg syndrome, a new study suggests. And... Read summary »
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