61. Reasons For Restless Legs Syndrome The urges to move and the unpleasant leg sensations in people with restless legs syndrome are caused by low iron levels and mixed nerve signals, http://my.webmd.com/content/article/95/103488

WebMD Today Home WebMD News Center XML News via RSS Member Services WebMD University My WebMD Find a Physician Medical Info Check Symptoms Medical Library Health Tools Clinical Trials ... Women, Men, Lifestyle Who We Are About WebMD Site Map sponsored Featured Centers You are in All Conditions ADD/ADHD Allergies Alzheimer's Arthritis Asthma Back Pain Bipolar Disorder Breast Cancer Cancer Cholesterol Management Dental Depression Diabetes Epilepsy Eye Health Heart Disease Hepatitis HIV/AIDS Hypertension Men's Conditions Mental Health Migraines/Headaches Multiple Sclerosis Osteoporosis Parkinson's Sexual Conditions Stroke Weight Control Women's Conditions Reasons for Restless Legs Syndrome Iron Deficiency Causes Misfiring of Brain Signals, Says Study By Miranda Hitti WebMD Live Events Transcript Reviewed By Brunilda Nazario, MD on Monday, October 25, 2004 Oct. 25, 2004 The urges to move and the unpleasant leg sensations in people with restless legs syndrome are caused by low iron levels and mixed nerve signals, according to a new study. Last year, Pennsylvania State University researchers found that iron deficiency in certain areas of the brain was linked to restless legs syndrome. Now, experts from Penn State and Johns Hopkins University have new insight on how iron deficiency affects the brain and prompts restless legs syndrome.

62. Restless Legs Syndrome Links to information relating to restless legs (or leg) syndrome. http://www.healthinsite.gov.au/topics/Restless_Legs_Syndrome

Skip to Content Advanced Search About Health Insite A-Z Health Topics ... Conditions and Diseases Topics such as asthma, diabetes, cancer, arthritis, depression Health and Wellbeing Topics such as fitness, nutrition, drugs, preventing suicide, health insurance, women's health, living with a disability Life Stages and Events Topics such as menopause, pregnancy, ageing, going into hospital Health Services Includes links to State/Territory Health Services and other services News Health Insite Newsletter ... Home Restless Legs Syndrome Follow the links below to find information relating to Restless Legs Syndrome. Created September 2004 Printer friendly page 2 Resources Found Results 1 to 2 displayed. Title: Restless legs syndrome Publisher: Better Health Channel Description: Restless legs syndrome is characterised by the compelling urge to move the legs, particularly when trying to sleep. The strange sensation in the calves has been described as a crawling ache. The cause is unknown, but it is thought to involve a nervous system malfunction. Date: May 2005 Title: Restless legs syndrome Publisher: myDr Description: As many as one in 10 people may have trouble getting to sleep because they suffer from restless legs syndrome (RLS).

63. Leg Disorders (Restless Legs Syndrome And Nocturnal Leg Cramps) - UMMC An indepth report on the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of RLS. http://www.umm.edu/patiented/articles/what_restless_legs_syndrome_other_sleep-re

var MenuLinkedBy='AllWebMenus [2]', awmBN='530'; awmAltUrl=''; 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.

64. Restless Legs Syndrome Defies Description, Resists Cure Information about this syndrome which causes frustration and fatigue caused by the need to move one's legs almost constantly. From HealthLink MCW. http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/1031002412.html

Search Articles: search tips Please Take the HealthLink Survey Email this article Print this article Find related articles: By topic: Wellness/Lifestyle Brain/Nervous System Musculoskeletal Disorders By keywords: Restless Legs Syndrome sleep disorders periodic limb movement disorder Receive Health Link via email! Subscribe now >> Restless Legs Syndrome Defies Description, Resists Cure For those who've never experienced the condition, restless legs syndrome can sound downright bizarre. The sensations are variously described as aching, burning, creeping, throbbing, tingling or "like insects crawling inside my legs." For those of us who experience these symptoms on a regular basis, it's hard to convey the frustration (and fatigue) caused by the need to move one's legs almost constantly. Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a neurological disorder characterized by these unpleasant sensations and a nearly uncontrollable urge to move the legs in an effort to relieve them. Also referred to as 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 - and certainly one of the most exasperating - 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.

65. Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation restless Legs syndrome is an overwhelming urge to move the legs usually caused by If you do have restless legs syndrome (RLS), you are not alone. 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 fatigue 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. Search for: in: Entire Site NightWalkers Help Most Popular Searches: Select A Search Topic Causes Gene Sivertson Treatments Terms under which this service is provided to you. Read our

66. WE MOVE - Restless Legs Syndrome If you, a member of your family, or someone you care about is affected by restless Legs syndrome (RLS), please read this section. You will find information http://www.wemove.org/rls/

WE MOVE 204 West 84th Street New York, NY 10024 E-mail: wemove@wemove.org Restless Legs Syndrome Restless Legs Syndrome Information for Patients and Caregivers (see table of contents below) Restless Legs Syndrome Information for Medical Professionals at MDVU Restless Legs Syndrome Information for Patients and Caregivers Table of Contents Overview of Restless Legs Syndrome Additional Findings Associated with Restless Legs Syndrome What Causes Restless Legs Syndrome? What is Happening to Produce RLS Symptoms? ... Additional Resources WE MOVE makes every effort to present medical information that is up-to-date and accurate. The material provided has undergone rigorous medical review. Information regarding the authors, editors, publisher, and medical reviewers of this material of the WE MOVE Web site is listed below. Medical science is constantly changing. Therefore, the authors, editors, and publisher do not warrant that the information in this text is complete, nor are they responsible for omissions or errors in the text or for the results of the use of this information. This information does not replace consultation with a physician. All medical procedures, drug doses, indications, and contraindications should be discussed with your personal physician. Medical Editor: Joy B. Leffler, NASW, AMIA

67. Mental Health Information on insomnia, restless Legs syndrome, sleep in the elderly, and nonmedicine countermeasures is provided by Medbroadcast, a Canadian health web-broadcaster. http://www.medbroadcast.com/channel_section_details.asp?channel_id=1022&rela

68. WE MOVE - Diagnosis Of Restless Legs Syndrome Dopaminergic agents are often considered firstline therapies since they typically alleviate all major features associated with RLS including restlessness, http://www.wemove.org/rls/rls_dor.html

WE MOVE 204 West 84th Street New York, NY 10024 E-mail: wemove@wemove.org Diagnosis of Restless Legs Syndrome How is Restless Legs Syndrome Diagnosed? The diagnosis of RLS is based upon a thorough medical and neurologic evaluation as well as a detailed patient history. Some physicians may use a clinical assessment scale to aid in the diagnosis of RLS and help to determine disease severity. Diagnostic indicators include the following: Desire to move the limbs usually in association with paresthesias dysesthesias Motor restlessness. Symptoms are worse or exclusively present at rest (i.e. lying, sitting) with at least partial and temporary relief by activity. Symptoms are worse in the evening/night. Are there other factors that physicians consider when confirming a diagnosis of RLS? Additional features that may suggest RLS may include the following: Difficulty initiating and maintaining sleep. Involuntary movements of the legs (or arms) that occur during sleep or while at rest. Absence of associated neurologic findings as revealed during a complete neurologic evaluation. Most cases of RLS are idiopathic and, upon examination, there are typically no unusual neurologic findings. However, when RLS occurs in association with other disorders, such as diabetes or peripheral neuropathy, etc., it is possible that abnormal neurologic findings may be discovered during the course of evaluation. These findings may include loss of

69. Restless Legs Syndrome Information Page: National Institute Of Neurological Diso restless legs syndrome information sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/restless_legs/restless_legs.htm

Accessible version Science for the Brain The nation's leading supporter of biomedical research on disorders of the brain and nervous system 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 You are here: Home Disorders Restless Legs Syndrome NINDS Restless Legs Syndrome Information Page Condensed from Restless Legs Syndrome Fact Sheet 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 (RLS) is a common neurological disorder characterized by unpleasant sensations of the legs and an urge to move them for relief. 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.

70. Sarasota-Manatee RLS Support Group Florida group for patients with restless Legs syndrome and PLMD, including links to information for patients, physicians and other medical professionals, and local meeting information. http://rls-sarasota.org

71. Restless Legs Syndrome Fact Sheet: National Institute Of Neurological Disorders restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a neurological disorder characterized by In 1995, the International restless Legs syndrome Study Group identified four http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/restless_legs/detail_restless_legs.htm

Accessible version Science for the Brain The nation's leading supporter of biomedical research on disorders of the brain and nervous system 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 You are here: Home Disorders Restless Legs Syndrome 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 (click to jump to sections) 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.

72. Vivre Avec Le Syndrome Des Jambes Sans Repos (SJSR) Conseils pratiques pour les personnes atteintes de cette affection, par la restless Legs syndrome Foundation, Rochester, Minnesota, USA. http://www.rls.org/pdf/LwRLS_French.pdf

73. Postgraduate Medicine: How To Help Patients With Restless Legs Syndrome Limb movements in restless legs syndrome are partly voluntary, About 80% of patients with restless legs syndrome have unilateral or bilateral periodic 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.

74. Wemove - Restless Legs Syndrome Useful information site for patients and medical professionals hosted by We Move an awareness for movement disorders site (funded by pharmaceutical companies). http://www.wemove.org/rls.html

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75. Restless Legs Syndrome restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a sleep disorder in which a person has unpleasant You can find out more about restless legs syndrome by contacting the http://www.4woman.gov/faq/rls.htm

Skip navigation Restless Legs Syndrome Printer-friendly version PDF file, 170 Kb] What is restless legs syndrome (RLS)? How common is RLS? What are the symptoms of RLS? What causes Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)? ... How is RLS treated? What is restless legs syndrome (RLS)? Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a sleep disorder in which a person has unpleasant feelings or sensations in the legs. These feelings are described as creeping, crawling, tingling, pulling, or painful. While these sensations happen most often in the calf or lower leg area, they can be felt anywhere from the ankle to the upper thigh. RLS symptoms can occur in one or both legs and can also be felt in the arms. These symptoms occur most often when lying down, but can also occur when sitting for long periods of time, such as at a desk, riding in a car, or watching a movie. People with RLS talk about having an irresistible urge to move the legs. Moving the legs, walking, rubbing or massaging the legs, or doing knee bends can bring relief, at least for a short time. Unlike other conditions, RLS symptoms get worse when relaxing or lessening activity, particularly during the evening and nighttime sleeping hours. Many people with RLS have trouble falling asleep and staying asleep. If not treated, RLS can cause extreme tiredness and daytime

76. EMedicine - Restless Legs Syndrome : Article By Juan Latorre, MD restless Legs syndrome The term restless legs syndrome (RLS) was used initially in the mid-1940s by Swedish neurologist Karl A. Ekbom to describe a http://www.emedicine.com/neuro/topic509.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties Resource Centers CME ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Advanced Search Consumer Health Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Neurology Sleep Related Diseases Restless Legs Syndrome Last Updated: May 5, 2005 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: RLS, Ekbom syndrome, Ekbom's syndrome, restless legs, movement disorder of the limbs, sleep disorder, sleep complaint, restlessness in the legs, insomnia AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 9 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Juan Latorre, MD , Research Fellow, Department of Physical Medicine and Spinal Cord Injury Medicine, Veterans Affairs Medical Center of Dallas Coauthor(s): William G Irr, MD , Consulting Staff, Department of Neurology Service, St Luke's Episcopal Hospital of Houston Juan Latorre, MD, is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Editor(s): Erasmo A Passaro, MD

77. Website Disabled Provides information, links to other RLS pages, and a survey to describe your symptoms/medications. http://earthgirl.homestead.com/index.html

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78. NINDS Forwarding Page Information page compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/restless_doc.htm

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79. NINDS Forwarding Page A publication prepared by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/pubs/restless_legs.htm

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80. Restless Legs Syndrome - MayoClinic.com Do you feel a creepy, crawly sensation in your legs after sitting for long periods or lying down at night? You could have restless legs syndrome. http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=DS00191

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