Restless legs syndrome
hideRestless legs syndrome (RLS), also known as Wittmaack-Ekbom's syndrome, is a condition that is characterized by an irresistible urge to move one's body to stop uncomfortable or odd sensations. It most commonly affects the legs, but can also affect the arms or torso. Moving the affected body part modulates the sensations, providing temporary relief. RLS causes a sensation in the legs or arms that can most closely be compared to a burning, itching, or tickling sensation in the muscles. Some controversy surrounds the marketing of drug treatments for RLS.
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Reducing dosage of Parkinson's drugs can cause symptoms similar to those of cocaine withdrawal
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Jan 11, 2010 |
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New research has shown that reducing the dosage of dopamine agonist (DA) drugs, a mainstay treatment for Parkinson's disease (PD), sometimes causes acute withdrawal symptoms similar to those reported by cocaine addicts -- ...
Race is strong predictor for restless legs syndrome
Nov 02, 2009 |
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New research shows that Caucasian women may suffer from restless legs syndrome (RLS), a sleep disorder characterized by the strong urge to move the legs, up to four times more than African-American women. The study, presented ...
Seizure drug enhances sleep for women with hot flashes
Sep 08, 2009 |
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Gabapentin, a drug initially used to treat seizures, improves sleep quality in menopausal women with hot flashes, University of Rochester Medical Center researchers report online and in the September issue of the Journal of ...
First potential pathogenic mutation for restless legs syndrome found
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Jul 21, 2009 |
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An international team of researchers led by scientists at the Mayo Clinic campus in Florida have found what they believe is the first mutated gene linked to restless legs syndrome, a common neurologic disorder.
New treatment discovered for restless legs syndrome improves sleep
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Apr 29, 2009 |
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A drug widely used to treat seizures and anxiety appears to be an effective treatment for restless legs syndrome (RLS) and helps people with the disorder get a better night's sleep, according to a study that will be presented ...
Parkinson's disease medication triggers destructive behaviors
Apr 08, 2009 |
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A new study conducted at Mayo Clinic reports that one in six patients receiving therapeutic doses of certain drugs for Parkinson's disease develops new-onset, potentially destructive behaviors, notably compulsive gambling ...
Researchers suspect a novel gene is causing restless legs syndrome in a large family
Feb 03, 2009 |
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In 2005, a woman who had trouble sleeping asked Siong-Chi Lin, M.D., for help. Dr. Lin, a sleep disorders specialist at the Mayo Clinic campus in Florida, diagnosed restless legs syndrome. This common neurologic disorder ...
Pregnancy-related hormonal changes linked to increased risk of restless legs syndrome
Feb 01, 2009 |
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A study in the Feb. 1 issue of the journal Sleep shows that the elevation in estradiol levels that occurs during pregnancy is more pronounced in pregnant women with restless legs syndrome (RLS) than in controls.
