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Restless Legs Syndrome - Causes - Diagnosis - Symptoms - Treatment

Restless legs syndrome causes, diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment. Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a disorder characterized by sensations in the lower legs which lead to discomfort unless the legs are moved. Although the relationship is unclear, several rheumatic conditions are associated with restless legs syndrome including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and fibromyalgia.
Guide To Restless Legs Syndrome
Restless legs syndrome is a sleep disorder characterized by unpleasant sensations in the legs and an uncontrollable urge to move when at rest.
Is Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) Chronic Or Treatable?
Scott Zashin M.D. describe possible causes of RLS and treatment options.
Study Suggests Cause For Restless Legs Syndrome
It's an irresistible urge to keep moving your legs, often accompanied by a "creepy-crawly" sensation. It worsens at night and until now has remained unexplained. A team of researchers believes they have found the cause.
An In-Depth Report: Restless Legs Syndrome and Other Leg Disorders
An in-depth report on the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of Restless Legs Syndrome and Other Sleep-Related Leg Disorders.
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.
How To Ease Restless Legs Syndrome
It feels like bugs are crawling on your legs. They tickle. They itch. You keep moving them, trying to get relief. You can't sleep.
Battling Restless Leg Syndrome
An interview with long-time restless leg syndrome sufferer Charlotte Sherman.
Pergolide For Restless Legs Syndrome
A study suggests that the Parkinson's disease drug pergolide may be effective in the treatment of restless legs syndrome.
How RLS (Restless Legs Syndrome) Affects You
Many people with RLS develop other disorders and diseases, including diabetes, arthritis, hypertension, and gastroesophageal reflux disease. Many are obese and others are heavy smokers. Many people with RLS develop other disorders and diseases, including diabetes, arthritis, hypertension, and gastroesophageal reflux disease. Many are obese and others are heavy smokers.
Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation
News and support for RLS patients, from the Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation.

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