41. Restless Legs Syndrome restless leg syndrome is a neurological movement disorder due to Defining the phenotype of the restless legs syndrome using ageof-symptom-onset. http://www.5mcc.com/Assets/SUMMARY/TP1070.html

Restless legs syndrome DESCRIPTION: Restless leg syndrome (RLS) and periodic limb movement disorder (PLMS) are separate and distinct but related entities classified as intrinsic disorders of sleep. Restless leg syndrome is a neurological movement disorder due to disagreeable leg sensations that are more troublesome during inactivity with a peak in sensitivity occurring between about 2:00 PM and 2:00 AM. Therefore, they may interfere with enjoyment of passive activities involving confinement of the lower limbs or with the ability to fall asleep. Symptoms are most intense at rest. Periodic limb movements are brief rhythmic and repetitive brief dystonic limb movements of 0.5-5 seconds duration occurring in clusters during the sleep period. They are most likely to occur in the first half of the night and with a predominant frequency of 5-90 seconds. Dorsiflexion at the ankle, or flexion at the knee or hip may be seen in severe cases. It can occur in the upper extremities. PLMS occur in more than 80% of cases of RLS, but can occur independently from RLS. If symptom onset is before age 45, there may be many more affected relatives; the disease usually progresses slowly. If symptoms onset is after age 45 it occurs less commonly in families but the disease usually progresses rapidly. It may be associated with a low serum ferritin level.

42. Restless Legs Syndrome About 15 percent of people over age 50 have restless leg syndrome (RLS), a condition that frequently What are the causes of restless legs syndrome? http://ww3.komotv.com/Global/story.asp?S=2854327

43. Cuellar, Norma - HCGNE - Science: Restless Leg Syndrome And The Older Adult Selfcare Abilities of Patients with Heart Failure. Barbara Riegel, DNSC, RN, explores disease management approaches to improve self-care and outcomes in http://www.nursing.upenn.edu/centers/hcgne/science_RLS.htm

Restless Legs Syndrome in Older Adults Norma G. Cuellar, DSN, RN Dr. Norma Cuellar is an assistant professor at the School of Nursing in Health Foundation and Sciences. While her background has been in adult health nursing, she has focused the majority of her studies in the older adult population. Dr. Cuellar's research interest focuses on Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS), a disorder, which is characterized by unpleasant sensations in the legs. RLS sensations are often described by people as burning, creeping, tugging, or like insects crawling inside the legs. Dr. Cuellar's expertise in the treatment of RLS compliments her interest in sleep disorders since RLS is a movement disorder, which is often associated with a sleep disruptions. Dr. Norma Cuellar

44. Periodic Limb Movement Disorder & Restless Leg Syndrome - Sleepchannel.com Periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD) and restless leg syndrome (RLS) are distinct disorders, but often occur simultaneously. Both PLMD and RLS are also http://www.sleepdisorderchannel.net/rls/

Home Search SiteMap Contact Us ... Treatment CONDITIONS Bruxism Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome Insomnia Jet Lag Narcolepsy Obstructive Sleep Apnea Periodic Limb Movement Disorder REM Behavior Disorder (RBD) Restless Leg Syndrome Shift Work Sleep Stages Sleepwalking RESOURCES Clinical Trials Glossary Links Sleep Forum ... Videos ABOUT US Healthcommunities.com Pressroom Testimonials Overview Periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD) and restless leg syndrome (RLS) are distinct disorders, but often occur simultaneously. Both PLMD and RLS are also called (nocturnal) myoclonus, which describes frequent or involuntary muscle spasms. Periodic limb movement was formally described first in the 1950s, and, by the 1970s, it was listed as a potential cause of insomnia. In addition to producing similar symptoms, PLMD and RLS are treated similarly. Periodic Limb Movement Disorder Periodic limb movement disorder affects people only during sleep. The condition is characterized by behavior ranging from shallow, continual movement of the ankle or toes, to wild and strenuous kicking and flailing of the legs and arms. Furthermore, abdominal, oral, and nasal movement sometimes accompanies PLMD. Movement of the legs is more typical than movement of the arms in cases of PLMD. Movements typically occur for 0.5 to 10 seconds, in intervals separated by five to 90 seconds. In 1979, the Association of Sleep Disorder Centers (ASDC) set the parameters for determining the presence of PLMD:

45. Care And Treatment Restless Legs Syndrome Updated December 13, 2004. The Basics restless leg syndrome National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (also in Spanish http://www.noah-health.org/en/bns/disorders/restless/

Skip navigation About NOAH Help English Spanish Both Advanced NOAH Brain and Nervous System Change text size: Care and Treatment Updated: August 19, 2005 Can Restless Legs Syndrome Be Treated? We Move Drug Treatment During Pregnancy? We Move Drug Therapy for Children We Move FDA Approves Requip for Restless Legs Syndrome FDA Living with Restless Legs Syndrome Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation (also in French Medications to Treat Restless Legs Syndrome We Move Clinical Trials Clinical Trials: Restless Legs Centerwatch Restless Legs Syndrome Clinical Trials.gov Researched by NOAH Contributing Editor: NOAH Team NOAH Brain and Nervous System Specific Nervous System Disorders Restless Legs Syndrome > Care and Treatment Health Topics Index A to Z Page of the Month Advanced Search ... Feedback

46. Restless Legs Syndrome Uninterrupted sleep is taken for granted by millions of Americans, but a significant number of people those with restless leg syndrome - face a disorder http://www.netwellness.org/healthtopics/sleep/restlesslegs.cfm

NetWellness provides the highest quality health information and education services created and evaluated by faculty of our partner universities. Friday, September 9, 2005 Home HealthTopics Health Centers Reference Library ... Search NetWellness Sleep Disorders Restless Legs Syndrome Uninterrupted sleep is taken for granted by millions of Americans, but a significant number of people - those with restless legs syndrome - face a disorder that prevents them from getting the rest they need each night. Restless legs syndrome wreaks havoc on nighttime sleep patterns and a quality lifestyle. Individuals with restless legs syndrome experience uncomfortable sensations in the lower extremities accompanied by an uncontrollable urge to move their legs during rest. This occurs most commonly at night and can interfere with their ability to fall asleep. While it's estimated 20 million people have restless legs syndrome, the number may be much higher. Some people don't recognize the specific symptoms as abnormal, yet can't figure out why they are constantly tired during the day. Others are very aware of their condition, but don’t seek medical care. Due to these reasons and a general lack of awareness, restless legs syndrome is under-diagnosed. People who have it are understandably exhausted and struggle to make it through each day. Many people with restless legs syndrome complain of leg discomfort often described as a "creeping" or "crawling" sensation and an irresistible urge to move or kick their legs. The symptoms are often relieved by movement but tend to reappear again with rest. The cause of the disorder is not known, but several medications and conditions are associated with restless legs syndrome. Some of these conditions include peripheral neuropathy, renal failure, pregnancy and low serum (and brain) iron levels. Excessive caffeine use and nicotine are also known to aggravate restless legs syndrome.

47. BBC - Health - Ask The Doctor - Restless Leg Syndrome The symptoms of restless leg syndrome. There are four characteristic features in restless legs syndrome. These include http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/ask_the_doctor/restlessleg.shtml

@import url('/includes/tbenh.css') ; Home TV Radio Talk ... A-Z Index FRIDAY 9th September 2005 Text only BBC Homepage Lifestyle Health ... Help Like this page? Send it to a friend! Restless leg syndrome Every night before I fall asleep I develop an unpleasant wriggly sort of sensation in my legs. Massaging my legs sometimes helps, but otherwise I have to get up and walk around. It can go on for ages and is now regularly disturbing my sleep so I feel tired all day. What's causing this and what can I do about it? Mary Dr Trisha Macnair responds You're describing what's known as restless legs syndrome, a common condition that affects up to one in 12 of the population. For most people, it's mild and improves with simple measures, although some need more intensive medical therapy. There are four characteristic features in restless legs syndrome. These include: An irritating, non-painful sensation in your legs that gives you an overwhelming urge to move them. Occasionally, this sensation also occurs in the arms. Symptoms occur (or are worse) when you're resting. They improve when you move your legs around. Symptoms are worse from evening onwards, especially when you lie down, but you don't have to be in bed or going to sleep.

48. Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a neurologic disorder characterized by unpleasant sensations in the Your risk for restless leg syndrome icreases if http://healthgate.partners.org/browsing/browseContent.asp?fileName=21336.xml&tit

49. Restless Leg Syndrome restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a neurological disorder that is fairly common but often unrecognized or misdiagnosed. It may affect up to 12000000 people in http://www.amc.edu/neurosciences/parkinsons_rls.htm

Movement Disorders Center Information: Parkinson's Disease Dystonia Restless Leg Syndrome Essential Tremor ... Chorea and Huntington's Disease Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a neurological disorder that is fairly common but often unrecognized or misdiagnosed. It may affect up to 12,000,000 people in the United States. It is characterized primarily by sensory symptoms and a movement disorder. The 4 primary features of restless syndrome, as defined by the International Restless Leg Syndrome Study Group in 1995, are: The desire to move the legs in association with unusual or uncomfortable sensations deep within the legs, usually in the calves; in some cases the arms may also be affected. The sensations are usually described as creeping, burning, tingling, cramping, aching, pulling, crawling or water flowing deep within the affected extremities. Motor restlessness in a response to or an effort to relieve unusual sensations or discomfort. Such movements are often repetitive and may include pacing, rocking, shaking, tossing and turning in bed, stretching, bending, marching in place or repetitive exercises such as walking on a treadmill. Symptoms become worse while at rest and may be temporarily diminished by voluntary movements of the affected limb.

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52. FIRSTConsult - Sdfdsf FIRSTConsult, restless leg syndrome (Patient Education File). Published for medical students and primary healthcare providers by Elsevier. http://www.firstconsult.com/?action=view_article&id=1037506&type=103&bref=1

53. FIRSTConsult - Sdfdsf FIRSTConsult, restless leg syndrome (Medical Condition File). Published for medical students and primary healthcare providers by Elsevier. http://www.firstconsult.com/?action=view_article&id=1014483&type=101&bref=1

54. BrainTalk Communities - Restless Leg Syndrome Threads in Forum restless leg syndrome, Forum Tools, Search this Forum Restless Legs Syndrome Clonazepam. stamper. 0723-2005 0958 PM http://brain.hastypastry.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=223

55. Restless Leg Syndrome, UPMC | University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburg Information about diagnosis, treatment options, and current research for Restless Legs Syndrome from the health care experts at the University of Pittsburgh http://restlesslegsyndrome.upmc.com/

Home Restless Leg Syndrome Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a neurologic disorder characterized by unpleasant sensations in the legs and an irresistible urge to move them. The sensations are strongest at night. For this reason, people with RLS generally have insomnia , which may be severe. Read more Overview Diagnosis Treatment Options ... Contact UPMC Supplemental content provided by EBSCO Publishing Terms and Conditions

56. Healthopedia.com - Restless Leg Syndrome (Nocturnal Myoclonus, Akathisia) restless leg syndrome involves unusual sensations in the legs that cause frequent leg movements. No one knows exactly why restless leg syndrome occurs. http://www.healthopedia.com/restless-leg-syndrome/

Set Homepage Email Page Favorites Home Health Centers Medical Encyclopedia Medical Symptoms ... Special Topics Related Resources Alcohol Dependence Allergic Reaction to a Medication Anemia Chronic Renal Failure ... Biofeedback Other Topics Caffeine in the Diet Folate Food Guide Pyramid Iron in Diet ... Vitamins You are here : Healthopedia.com Medical Encyclopedia Diseases and Conditions Restless Leg Syndrome Restless Leg Syndrome Alternate Names : Nocturnal Myoclonus, Akathisia Attribution Restless leg syndrome involves unusual sensations in the legs that cause frequent leg movements. What is going on in the body? No one knows exactly why restless leg syndrome occurs. People who suffer from restless leg syndrome have uncontrollable urges to move their legs. A feeling of discomfort in the leg prompts the need for movement. For some people, these sensations may be the result of nerve damage. The sensations may also be caused by decreased blood flow through some vessels in the legs. These leg movements often occur after a person has gone to bed. This can make sleeping difficult. When the urge to move the leg happens during the day, a person may have to get up and walk around to relieve the discomfort. What are the causes and risks of the condition?

57. Restless Legs Syndrome And Leg Cramps In Fibromyalgia Syndrome: A Controlled Stu British Medical Journal article, 1996 a controlled study. http://www.bmj.com/cgi/content/full/312/7042/1339

document.write(''); Home Help Search Archive ... Table of Contents Author Keyword(s) Vol Page [Advanced] This article Respond to this article Read responses to this article Alert me when this article is cited Alert me when responses are posted ... Alert me when a correction is posted Services Email this article to a friend Find similar articles in BMJ Find similar articles in PubMed Alert me to new issues of the journal ... Read articles citing this article PubMed PubMed Citation Articles by Yunus, M. B Articles by Aldag, J. C BMJ Papers Restless legs syndrome and leg cramps in fibromyalgia syndrome: a controlled study Muhammad B Yunus professor of medicine, section of rheumatology a Jean C Aldag associate professor of preventive medicine in medicine a a Department of Medicine, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, Box 1649, Peoria, IL 61656, USA Correspondence to: Professor Yunus. Restless legs syndrome is characterised by an unpleasant, difficult-to-describe sensation in the legs that produces an invariable urge to move them frequently.

58. Restless Legs Syndrome restless legs syndrome is a disorder characterized by disagreeable leg restless legs syndrome Foundation is a terrific source of information and 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.

59. 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, 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.

60. Restless Legs Syndrome And Leg Cramps In Fibromyalgia Syndrome: A Controlled Stu British Medical Journal article, 1996 a controlled study. http://bmj.bmjjournals.com/cgi/content/full/312/7042/1339

Home Help Search Archive ... Table of Contents Author Keyword(s) Vol Page [Advanced] This article Respond to this article Read responses to this article Alert me when this article is cited Alert me when responses are posted ... Alert me when a correction is posted Services Email this article to a friend Find similar articles in BMJ Find similar articles in PubMed Alert me to new issues of the journal ... Read articles citing this article PubMed PubMed Citation Articles by Yunus, M. B Articles by Aldag, J. C BMJ Papers Restless legs syndrome and leg cramps in fibromyalgia syndrome: a controlled study Muhammad B Yunus professor of medicine, section of rheumatology a Jean C Aldag associate professor of preventive medicine in medicine a a Department of Medicine, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, Box 1649, Peoria, IL 61656, USA Correspondence to: Professor Yunus. Restless legs syndrome is characterised by an unpleasant, difficult-to-describe sensation in the legs that produces an invariable urge to move them frequently.

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