61. Restless Legs Syndrome Any type of physical exercise that involves moving the legs can often help relieve the symptoms of restless leg syndrome. 3. Diagnosing Restless Legs Syndrome. http://sleep.lifetips.com/Cat.asp__Q__id__E__10586

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62. Clinical Research Message Board Comment: Restless Leg Syndrome restless leg syndrome. Thanks for the help. Shannon FollowUp Postings RE restless leg syndrome Posted By Kathy on 20116 1/22/2002. http://www.sleephomepages.org/discussions/clinicalR/messages/msgs06241.html

Restless Leg Syndrome Message posted by Shannon ( shangord@hotmail.com ) on 18:3:22 3/23/2001 Message: I saw my doctor about a year ago and told her about not being able to sit still in the evening. She gave me amitriptylene to take each day. That did not work and so I went to a nurolgist and he precribed sinimet. It has worked wonders but I am slowly discovering that I need to take more. At first just 1 tablet a day and now I take at least 2 and sometimes 3 a day. Does anyone have any other ideas on controling restless leg besides medication. Please respond or email me. Thanks for the help. Shannon Follow-Up Postings: RE: Restless Leg Syndrome Posted By: Kathy on 20:1:16 1/22/2002 RE: Restless Leg Syndrome Posted By: todd on 3:10:21 10/29/2001 RE: Restless Leg Syndrome Posted By: Claire on 12:10:11 10/12/2001 RE: Restless Leg Syndrome Posted By: Art on 15:8:54 8/6/2001 RE: Restless Leg Syndrome Posted By: Linda on 23:7:44 7/16/2001 RE: Restless Leg Syndrome Posted By: Sandy on 18:7:46 7/4/2001 RE: Restless Leg Syndrome Posted By: Brett on 18:6:34 6/17/2001 RE: Restless Leg Syndrome Posted By: Rich on 10:6:21 6/6/2001 RE: Restless Leg Syndrome Posted By: Peppy on 19:4:31 4/30/2001 RE: Restless Leg Syndrome Posted By: Sandra Piper on 19:3:51 3/30/2001 Back to the Main Clinical Research Message Board

63. Study Suggests Cause For Restless Leg Syndrome Restless legs syndrome (RLS) may sound like something right out of a 1950s horror flick. Study suggests cause for restless leg syndrome. http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2003-06/ps-ssc060503.php

Public release date: 5-Jun-2003 Contact: Valerie Gliem vgliem@psu.edu Penn State Study suggests cause for restless leg syndrome Underdiagnosed syndrome may affect 5 percent to 10 percent of U.S. population Restless legs syndrome (RLS) may sound like something right out of a 1950s horror flick. And for some sufferers, it is. This affliction causes an irresistible urge to move the legs often accompanied by creepy-crawly sensations in the legs. The sensations are only relieved by movement, and become worse as the sun goes down. Night after night this sleeplessness occurs for the millions who suffer with RLS and their partners. Because little is known about what causes RLS, researchers at Penn State College of Medicine and Johns Hopkins University went looking for answers. The team, led by James Connor, Ph.D., professor and interim chair, Department of Neuroscience and Anatomy, Penn State College of Medicine, performed the first-ever autopsy analysis of the brains of people with RLS. This research, presented today (June 5, 2003) at the Association of Professional Sleep Societies meeting in Chicago, uncovered a possible explanation for this syndrome. “We found that, although there are no unique pathological changes in the brains of patients with RLS, it appears that cells in a portion of the mid-brain aren’t getting enough iron,” Connor said. “It was a relief to many that there was no neurodegeneration, or loss or damage of brain cells, like we see in Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease.”

64. International Restless Leg Syndrome Meetup Day International restless leg syndrome Meetup Day. Meetup with other local people dealing with restless leg syndrome to exchange advice and offer support. WHEN. http://rls.meetup.com/

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RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME LEG JERKS - RLS - SLEEP DISORDERS SLEEP PROBLEMS - CRAMPS - SPASMS Goode Wraps relax muscles and tendons associated with Restless Leg Syndrome Sleep Disorder Click Here for Complete Product Information, Clinical Studies, Testimonials, Online Ordering or Call at 1-888-972-7200, if we are not here leave a message Hockey Soccer Basketball Baseball Volleyball Softball Football Gymnastics Golf Swimming Jogging Bowling Cycling Hi, I cannot find anything on heel pain (Plantar Fisitis (s))...could you advise if the ankle wrap is the product to order or the tape? By the way, I have RLS (restless legs syndrome) and use the calf wrap. I would never have believed this relief was possible WITHOUT the heavy drugs they give out. This product works excellent for me. I never would have believed it. The heel problem is for my wife, who has witnessed my relief and naturally is looking to your help. Thank you, Vince G. Restless Legs Syndrome RSL These feelings happen during rest or sleep, especially in the lower legs, and create an urge to move the legs about, as a way of relieving or completely getting rid of these feelings. And if a person with restless legs syndrome tries to hold the legs still and not move them, the feelings only seem to get worse causing sleep disorder. Restless legs syndrome is not a specific diagnosis.

66. Postgraduate Medicine: How To Help Patients With Restless Legs Syndrome Pergolide and carbidopa/levodopa treatment of the restless legs syndrome and periodic leg movements in sleep in a consecutive series of patients. http://www.postgradmed.com/issues/1999/03_99/evidente.htm

How to help patients with restless legs syndrome Discerning the indescribable and relaxing the restless Virgilio Gerald H. Evidente, MD Charles H. Adler, MD, PhD VOL 105 / NO 3 / MARCH 1999 / POSTGRADUATE MEDICINE CME learning objectives To familiarize primary care physicians with diagnostic criteria for restless legs syndrome To elucidate secondary, and often curable, causes of restless legs syndrome To describe current treatment options for restless legs syndrome This page is best viewed with a browser that supports tables Preview : Few conditions are characterized by the difficulty encountered in trying to depict their symptoms, but such is the case in restless legs syndrome. Patients report sensations that are not painful yet are distinctly bothersome and can lead to significant physical and emotional disability. Once correctly diagnosed, restless legs syndrome can usually be effectively treated symptomatically, and in some secondary cases, it can even be cured. In this article, the authors focus on clinical features that enable timely identification of the condition and on current management strategies. I n the mid-1940s, Swedish neurologist Karl A. Ekbom described a disorder characterized by sensory symptoms and motor disturbance of the limbs, mainly during rest. He named the condition restless legs syndrome (1). Although the syndrome affects about 10% to 15% of the US population (2), it is often unrecognized and misdiagnosed. It may begin at any age (1-3), even as early as infancy, but most patients who are severely affected are middle-aged or older. Symptoms progress over time in about two thirds of patients and may be severe enough to be disabling.

67. Restless Legs Syndrome restless legs syndrome is a disorder characterized by disagreeable leg sensations, usually prior to sleep onset, that cause an almost irresistable urge to move http://www.stanford.edu/~dement/rls.html

Restless Legs Syndrome Information Updated April 15, 1998 Under Construction What is Restless legs Syndrome? Restless Legs Syndrome is a disorder characterized by disagreeable leg sensations, usually prior to sleep onset, that cause an almost irresistable urge to move the legs. What Does Restless Legs Feel Like? RLS sufferes say it feels like: a "crawling" sensation a "creeping" inside the calves aches and pains in the legs an urge to constantly move the legs What Relieves the Symptoms? The only thing that seems to relieve the discomfort is to move the legs. streching them or getting up and walking around on them. Unfortunately, this interrupts the sleep cycle, so people with RLS are often very tired from lack of sleep. What Can Be Done to Help RLS Sufferers Sleep? First of all, a sleep study (polysomnogram) is done to determine the cause of sleepiness. Once RLS has been diagnosed, mediction can be prescribed to relieve the symptoms. RLS SOURCES Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation is a terrific source of information and referrals. The RLS Foundation, Inc., is a non-profit agency dedicated to supporting as many as 12 million people who suffer from RLS and to educate the medical community that this disorder is physical and treatable.

68. Restless Legs Syndrome More Common Than Thought: 7/00 The hallmark of restless legs syndrome (RLS) is an itching, creeping, crawling feeling in the legs that is relieved by leg movements, said Clete Kushida, MD http://www.stanford.edu/dept/news/report/news/july12/restless-712.html

Issue of July 12, 2000 Restless legs syndrome more common than thought BY MITCH LESLIE Imagine that a platoon of furry spiders is slinking up your legs and you'll get a sense of what a person with restless legs syndrome endures every night as she tries to sleep. This sleep-robbing disorder may be much more common than previously recognized, affecting nearly 30 percent of the population, Stanford researchers report. The hallmark of restless legs syndrome (RLS) is an "itching, creeping, crawling feeling in the legs that is relieved by leg movements," said Clete Kushida, MD, PhD, director of the Stanford Center for Human Sleep Research and co-author of the study. Sometimes patients notice a burning or painful sensation, while some feel nothing but still have a powerful urge to move their legs. RLS is more than an annoyance. It steals sleep. The frequent leg movements needed to relieve discomfort prevent sufferers from dozing off, Kushida said. To make matters worse, people with RLS often have a related problem called periodic limb movement disorder, characterized by violent contractions of the limbs during sleep. These episodes can be extreme enough to wake the sleeper. Kushida said that because sleep is "chopped up," periodic limb movement disorder contributes to daytime fatigue.

69. EVMS Sleep Disorders Center - Sleep Disorders: Restless Leg Syndrome restless Legs syndrome (RLS). restless Legs syndrome can also affect one s ability to carry out daily activities (such as participating in business meetings). http://www.evms.edu/sleep/disorders-restless.html

Sleep Disorders Center About the Center Doctors Staff History Current ... Links About Sleep Disorders Types of Sleep Disorders Bedwetting Insomnia ... Test Your Sleep IQ Information provided courtesy of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) A short description As the name suggests, this disorder primarily affects one's legs, but it can also affect the arms. It is not related to other emotional or psychiatric disorders. The experience of RLS usually involves "creepy" sensations that occur in the legs or arms when sitting still and especially at bedtime. It is very different from the feelings associated with a limb "falling asleep" when the blood supply is lessened. The pain and unpleasant feelings are usually in the calf muscles and can often be temporarily lessened by stretching and moving the legs. What occurs during RLS? The sensations associated with RLS occur primarily when the person is awake and can affect the ability to fall asleep at night. The constant need to move around or stretch the legs can prevent the person from falling asleep. The lack of sleep associated with RLS is a common problem. Restless Legs Syndrome can also affect one's ability to carry out daily activities (such as participating in business meetings). It may interfere with the ability to travel long distances and have other detrimental effects on a person's life.

70. Restless Legs Syndrome: Health Topics: UI Health Care People who have severe restless legs syndrome may feel a kind of spastic flexing of their hips, knees, and ankles when they lie down, as well as leg pains in http://www.uihealthcare.com/topics/generalhealth/ghea4590.html

Health Topics Category Index Health Topics for General Health Counseling and Health Promotion Services Balanced Choices ... Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program - UI Health Care's digital library Read this month's health-e-newsletter Send comments and questions to staff@uihealthcare.com University of Iowa Restless Legs Syndrome Restless legs syndrome is a sleep disorder that causes feelings in the legs that have been described by sufferers as: tingling numbness pins and needles tiredness itching uneasiness pain cramping aching burning creeping crawling or simply indescribable These uncomfortable feelings appear at rest or while sleeping. They are relieved by walking or moving the legs about. If a person with restless legs syndrome tries to hold the legs still and not move them, the feelings only seem to get worse. Restless legs syndrome does not cause any damage to one's health, but it very often leaves the sufferer feeling drowsy during the daytime from not getting a good night's sleep. People who have severe restless legs syndrome may feel a kind of spastic flexing of their hips, knees, and ankles when they lie down, as well as leg pains in the morning after they get out of bed. While restless legs syndrome can be a problem at any age, it seems to be most serious in people who are middle-aged and older.

71. InteliHealth: Restless Legs Syndrome restless legs syndrome. At night, people with restless legs syndrome often find that their leg symptoms make it difficult to fall asleep. http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/9339/10606.html

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72. InteliHealth: discomfort temporarily. At night, people with restless legs syndrome often find that their leg symptoms make it difficult to fall asleep. http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/24597/28989/195958.html?d=dmtHealt

73. Leg Disorders (Restless Legs Syndrome And Nocturnal Leg Cramps) leg Disorders (restless legs syndrome and Nocturnal leg Cramps). WHAT IS restless legS syndrome AND ITS SYMPTOMS? restless legs syndrome http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/ucdhs/health/a-z/95LegDisorders/doc95.html

Leg Disorders (Restless Legs Syndrome and Nocturnal Leg Cramps) WHAT IS RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME AND ITS SYMPTOMS? Restless legs Syndrome (RLS) (also called Ekbom's syndrome) is a poorly understood disorder affecting up to 5% of the general population. Characteristics of RLS include the following: RLS is sometimes described as a sense of unease and weariness in the lower leg that is relieved by movement. It is often accompanied by an inability to fall asleep. Patients may describe the symptoms as "pulling, searing, drawing, or crawling" beneath the skin, usually in the calf area. Itching and pain may be present. About 80% of patients with RLS also experience periodic limb movement disorder, also called PLMD (formerly known as nocturnal myoclonus). In PLMD, the leg muscles involuntarily and repetitively contract and jerk every 20 to 40 seconds during sleep. The contractions occasionally arouse patients, but often they are unaware of the interruption. (It should be noted that PLMD is a specific disorder and only about 30% of people with it also have RLS.) These sensations may also affect thighs, feet, and even arms. In fact, a small 2000 study suggested that nearly half of patients may experience RLS-type symptoms in the upper part of the body, specifically the arms.

74. WHAT ARE THE MEDICATIONS FOR RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME? WHAT ARE THE MEDICATIONS FOR restless legS syndrome? Nocturnal leg cramps, like restless legs syndrome, rarely have any serious consequences. http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/ucdhs/health/a-z/95LegDisorders/doc95medications.ht

WHAT ARE THE MEDICATIONS FOR RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME? The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends medications only for persons who fulfill certain diagnostic criteria, and who experience excessive sleepiness that occurs secondary to RLS or periodic limb movement disorder. Little is known about the best way to treat RLS but some experts suggest the following: Over-the-counter pain relievers and possibly mineral and vitamin supplements (particularly folic acid in people who might be deficient) should be tried first. People who are iron deficient might try oral iron supplements. The best-studied medications are dopaminergic agents (drugs that increase levels of dopamine) are the standard agents to date for treating severe RLS. If dopaminergic agents failed, other agents tried include opioids, benzodiazepines (anti-anxiety drugs), and anticonvulsants. Over-the Counter Drugs and Supplements NSAIDs. Before taking stronger medications, people should try over-the-counter pain relievers, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which include ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, Rufen), naproxen (Anaprox, Naprosyn, Aleve), and ketoprofen (Orudis KT, Aktron). Over-the Counter Supplements.

75. Leg Disorders (Restless Legs Syndrome And Nocturnal Leg Cramps) - UMMC leg Disorders (restless legs syndrome and Nocturnal leg Cramps). WHAT ARE restless legS syndrome AND OTHER SLEEPRELATED leg DISORDERS? http://www.umm.edu/patiented/articles/what_restless_legs_syndrome_other_sleep-re

Home Medical Reference Patient Education Leg Disorders (Restless Legs Syndrome and Nocturnal Leg Cramps) WHAT ARE RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME AND OTHER SLEEP-RELATED LEG DISORDERS? Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is an unsettling and poorly understood movement disorder affecting more than 5% of the general population. Although effective treatments are available, the condition frequently remains undiagnosed. RLS is sometimes described as a sense of unease and weariness in the lower leg that is aggravated by rest and relieved by movement. Symptoms of RLS. Patients usually experience symptoms when the legs are at rest. It should be noted that symptoms can occur at night when lying down or during the day while sitting. Characteristics of RLS, also known as Ekbom’s syndrome, include the following: Patients often described their RLS symptoms as “pulling, searing, drawing, tingling, bubbling, or crawling” beneath the skin, usually in the calf area, causing an irresistible urge to move the legs. These sensations may also affect the thighs, feet, and even the upper body. In fact, a small 2000 study suggested that nearly half of patients may experience RLS-type symptoms in the arms. Such symptoms typically occur at 30 to 60 second intervals.

76. Leg Disorders (Restless Legs Syndrome And Nocturnal Leg Cramps) - UMMC A diagnosis of restless legs syndrome or nocturnal leg cramps often relies solely on the patient’s description of symptoms. Severe restless legs syndrome. http://www.umm.edu/patiented/articles/how_restless_legs_syndrome_diagnosed_00009

Home Medical Reference Patient Education HOW IS RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME DIAGNOSED? Taking a Sleep History A diagnosis of restless legs syndrome or nocturnal leg cramps often relies solely on the patient’s description of symptoms. In general, the recommended approach is first to take a sleep history and personal history. The physician may begin with an interview that may include the following questions: How would the sleep problem be described? How long has the sleep problem been experienced? How long does it take to fall asleep? How many times a week does it occur? How restful is sleep? What are the leg problems like (cramps, twitching, crawling feelings)? What is the sleep environment like? Is it noisy? Not dark enough? What medications are being taken (including the use of antidepressants and self-medications for insomnia, such as herbs, alcohol, and over-the-counter or prescription drugs)? Is the patient taking or withdrawing from stimulants, such as coffee or tobacco? How much alcohol is consumed per day? What stresses or emotional factors may be present?

77. NINDS Restless Legs Syndrome Information Page restless legs syndrome information sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). More about restless Legs syndrome, http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/restless_doc.htm

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Accessible version Science for the Brain The nation's leading supporter of biomedical research on disorders of the brain and nervous system Browse all disorders Browse all health organizations More about Restless Legs Syndrome Studies with patients Research literature Press releases Search NINDS... (help) Contact us My privacy NINDS is part of the National Institutes of Health NINDS Restless Legs Syndrome Information Page Reviewed 07-01-2001 Get Web page suited for printing Email this to a friend or colleague Table of Contents (click to jump to sections) What is Restless Legs Syndrome? Is there any treatment? What is the prognosis? What research is being done? ... Additional resources from MEDLINEplus What is Restless Legs Syndrome? Restless legs syndrome is a sensori-motor (movement) disorder characterized by uncomfortable sensations in the legs, which are worse during periods of inactivity or rest or while sitting or lying down. There is often a positive family history of the disorder. Individuals affected with the disorder describe the sensations as pulling, drawing, crawling, wormy, boring, tingling, pins and needles, prickly, and sometimes painful sensations that are usually accompanied by an overwhelming urge to move the legs. Sudden muscle jerks may also occur. Movement provides temporary relief from the discomfort. In rare cases, the arms may also be affected. Symptoms may interfere with sleep onset (sleep onset insomnia). Research suggests that restless legs syndrome is related to periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD), another more common motor disorder which causes interrupted sleep. The symptoms often exhibit circadian rhythmicity in their peak occurrence during awakening hours.

78. Restless Legs Syndrome Fact Sheet restless legs syndrome fact sheet developed by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). What causes restless legs syndrome? http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/pubs/restless_legs.htm

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Accessible version Science for the Brain The nation's leading supporter of biomedical research on disorders of the brain and nervous system Browse all disorders Browse all health organizations More about a disorder Studies with patients Research literature Press releases Search NINDS... (help) Contact us My privacy NINDS is part of the National Institutes of Health Restless Legs Syndrome Fact Sheet Get Web page suited for printing Email this to a friend or colleague Request free mailed brochure Table of Contents What is restless legs? What are common signs and symptoms of restless legs? What causes restless legs syndrome? How is restless legs syndrome diagnosed? ... Where can I get more information? What is restless legs? Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a neurological disorder characterized by unpleasant sensations in the legs and an uncontrollable urge to move when at rest in an effort to relieve these feelings. RLS sensations are often described by people as burning, creeping, tugging, or like insects crawling inside the legs. Often called paresthesias (abnormal sensations) or dysesthesias (unpleasant abnormal sensations), the sensations range in severity from uncomfortable to irritating to painful. The most distinctive or unusual aspect of the condition is that lying down and trying to relax activates the symptoms. As a result, most people with RLS have difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep. Left untreated, the condition causes exhaustion and daytime fatigue. Many people with RLS report that their job, personal relations, and activities of daily living are strongly affected as a result of their exhaustion. They are often unable to concentrate, have impaired memory, or fail to accomplish daily tasks.

79. NYU School Of Medicine Sleep Disorders Center Described as those creepy crawly sensations in legs, sometimes described as feeling like Pepsi Cola in the veins. Find a list of symptoms. http://www.med.nyu.edu/sleep/rls.html

Home Sleep Disorder Information Our Clinical Practice Our Research ... Sleep Disorders Information Restless Legs Syndrome Restless legs are best described as those "creepy crawly" sensations in your legs, sometimes described as feeling like "Pepsi Cola in the veins." The sensations can also occur in the arms. The sensations typically begin in the late evening around bedtime, having a circadian rhythm of their own, or at other times when one is sitting still. To relieve the sensations, the person needs to move, run, rub or walk. Frequently the need to move prevents and interrupts the onset of sleep. Restless legs chronically affects about five percent of the adult population. Restless legs and, to some extent, periodic leg movements have been also associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, vascular illnesses, kidney disease, and iron deficiency anemia. They are frequent in pregnancy.

80. Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation restless Legs syndrome is an overwhelming urge to move the legs usually caused by uncomfortable or unpleasant sensations in the legs. http://www.rls.org/what_is_rls/

WHAT IS RLS? Living with RLS FAQ Restless Legs Syndrome is an overwhelming urge to move the legs usually caused by uncomfortable or unpleasant sensations in the legs. The sensations have the following features: Occur during periods of inactivity Become more sensitive in the evening and at night Are relieved by movement of the limb Often cause difficulty staying or falling asleep, which leads to feelings of daytime tiredness or fatique May cause involuntary jerking of the limbs during sleep and sometimes during wakefulness If you do have restless legs syndrome (RLS), you are not alone. Up to 8% of the US population may have this neurologic condition. Many people have a mild form of the disorder, but RLS severely affects the lives of millions of individuals. Help Terms under which this service is provided to you. Read our privacy statement Contact us

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