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  Postgraduate Medicine: How to help patients with restless legs syndrome
Limb movements in restless legs syndrome are partly voluntary, in that patients choose to move to relieve the discomfort, and partly involuntary, since patients are compelled to move.
Restless legs syndrome is a common, potentially disabling condition that affects about 10% to 15% of the general population and yet is often unrecognized and misdiagnosed.
Restless red legs: an association of the restless legs syndrome with arborizing telangiectasia of the lower limbs.
www.postgradmed.com /issues/1999/03_99/evidente.htm   (2961 words)

  
 Restless Legs Syndrome   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The cause of restless legs syndrome and periodic limb movements of sleep is not known.
Both restless legs syndrome and periodic limb movements of sleep are reported more frequently by patients with certain medical conditions than they are in the general population.
Restless legs syndrome symptoms appear to be unaffected by dialysis but are often relieved after renal transplantation.
www.friendswithms.com /restless_legs_syndrome.htm   (2800 words)

  
 Restless Legs Syndrome
Restless legs syndrome (RLS), also called Ekborn's Syndrome, is a sensori-motor (movement) disorder characterized by uncomfortable sensations in the legs.
Restless Legs Syndrome varies in its severity from mild causes causing a certain amount of discomfort to severe forms that lead to significant distress and sleep disturbance.
Individuals with Restless Legs Syndrome describe the uncomfortable 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.
www.mamashealth.com /syndrome/restsyn.asp   (308 words)

  
 The Young and the Restless - Open Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The Young and the Restless (commonly abbreviated to YandR) is an American soap opera that takes place in Genoa City, Wisconsin.
The Young and the Restless is also one of the few soaps to have successfully integrated a number of African American actors into its cast.
Established hits like The Young and the Restless were criticized as the show had a low number of minorities (the Barber sisters, for example, were tied to one of the two fl characters on the show at the time: the Abbott maid, Mamie Johnson, played by Veronica Redd.
open-encyclopedia.com /The_Young_and_the_Restless   (1689 words)

  
 Restless Legs Syndrome-Leg Jerks,RSL,Sleep Disorders,Sleep Problems Goode Wraps for Relief
Although most cases of restless legs syndrome happen in healthy people, there is an increased chance of the syndrome in people who have various diseases such as diabetes.
Restless legs syndrome are conditions similar that caused by medical problems such as diabetes, kidney failure or anemia.
Restless legs syndrome is a neurological disorder that manifests as an unpleasant feeling in the legs, particularly when going to sleep or lying down.
www.200.com /restless-legs-cramps   (2076 words)

  
 Restless Leg Syndrome
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a common disorder, characterised by a pressing need to move the extremities.
It is associated with paraesthesias, motor restlessness, and worsening of symptoms at rest and during the evening or at night.
An overview of levodopa in the management of restless legs syndrome in a dialysis population: pharmacokinetics, clinical trials, and complications of therapy.
www.fhma.com /restlegsynd.htm   (2057 words)

  
 Restless legs syndrome and leg cramps in fibromyalgia syndrome: a controlled study -- Yunus and Aldag 312 (7042): 1339 ...
Restless legs syndrome and leg cramps in fibromyalgia syndrome: a controlled study
Restless legs syndrome is characterised by an unpleasant, difficult-to-describe
Restless legs syndrome and periodic movements in sleep: physio-pathology and treatment with L-dopa.
www.bmj.com /cgi/content/full/312/7042/1339   (791 words)

  
 Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) and Periodic Limb Movements in Sleep (PLMS): Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a sensorimotor (moving) neurological disorder that causes discomfort in the legs and uncontrollable urges to move (to relieve the discomfort).
Restless Legs Syndrome – Provides an overview of RLS and discusses signs and symptoms, causes, screening and diagnosis, treatment, self-care and coping skills.
Pregnancy is a Risk Factor for Restless Legs Syndrome – Results from a study on pregnancy as a risk factor for restless legs syndrome.
www.helpguide.org /life/restless_leg_syndrome_rls.htm   (2114 words)

  
 Dr. Gunderson's FAST acting all natural relief for Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS).
Restless Legs Syndrome ("RLS") can be defined as crawley and creepy sensations in the limbs, generally in the legs but sometimes in the arms and trunk.
Restless legs and restless leg syndrome relief is attested to by 100's of previous sufferers.
If your restless leg syndrome is reduced then your condition is probably caused one of these mineral deficiencies and you should condider using them in an ongoing supplement program to maintain the proper levels of these elements in your system as they need to be replenished contineously.
www.mag-i-cal.com /restlesslegs.htm   (2075 words)

  
 Xzibit : Restless (2000): Reviews
While Restless is not the crowning achievement many predicted, it is X to the Z's most-consistent effort to date.
Restless rolls in the same kind of fluid funk that Dre's brought to both his and Eminem's recent albums -- fat electric bass lines and synthesized symphonics.
Restless isn't quite the metatextual running commentary on fame and persecution that The Marshall Mathers LP is, but, like Eminem, Xzibit has gone from addressing the dire circumstances that created him to focusing squarely on life as a rap star....
www.metacritic.com /music/artists/xzibit/restless   (487 words)

  
 Restless Leg Syndrome — Information for this common cause of leg pain on MedicineNet.com
However, restless leg syndrome has been associated with pregnancy, obesity, smoking, iron deficiency and anemia, nerve disease, polyneuropathy (which can be associated with hypothyroidism, heavy metal toxicity, toxins, and many other conditions), other hormone disease, such as diabetes, and kidney failure (which can be associated with vitamin and mineral deficiency).
Medications used to treat restless leg syndrome include carbidopa- levodopa, opioids (such as propoxyphene) or tramadol (Ultram) for intermittent symptoms, carbamazepine, clonazepam, diazepam, triazolam, temazepam, baclofen, bromocriptine and clonidine.
Restless leg syndrome is a condition marked by unpleasant leg sensations at bedtime.
www.medicinenet.com /restless_leg_syndrome/article.htm   (560 words)

  
 Restless leg syndrome [Sept 1999; 67-6]
Originally defined by a Swedish neurologist in the 1940s, restless leg syndrome is now thought to affect up to 15% of the population, particularly older people.
This study showed a dramatic drop in night time restless leg movement time from a pre-treatment control mean of 165 minutes to 35 minutes with pergolide but a non-significant drop to 91 minutes with L-dopa.
Using a scale from zero (no restless legs) to 10 (severe symptoms), patients on pergolide rated their symptoms below 1 on average, while on placebo the same patients rated their symptoms at 5 to 7 during the day and at night respectively (Figure 2).
www.jr2.ox.ac.uk /bandolier/band67/b67-6.html   (831 words)

  
 Homepage of The Restless Sole
This page is about the good ship "Restless Sole" and her wayward crew.
Restless Sole is an Aloha 34 sailboat built and purchased in Ontario Canada.
This page is an attempt to chronicle the adventures and education of her crew as well as provide information of an eight year plan to sail her "south" and anywhere else the restless souls who make up her crew decide to take her.
www.angelfire.com /on2/restlessole   (268 words)

  
 Restless Legs Syndrome Disturbs Kids' Sleep
People with restless legs syndrome have a strong urge to move the legs, especially in the evening or at night.
"Restless legs syndrome is underdiagnosed in kids," says Suresh Kotagal, MD, chair of Mayo Clinic pediatric neurology, and a sleep specialist, in a news release.
The study spotlighted two restless legs risk factors: iron deficiency and family history of the syndrome.
www.webmd.com /content/article/99/105054?src=RSS_PUBLIC   (403 words)

  
 WE MOVE - Overview of Restless Legs Syndrome
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a neurologic movement disorder characterized by sensory and motor abnormalities that are distinctive but frequently misdiagnosed.
The desire to move the legs in association with unusual or uncomfortable sensations (paresthesias/dysesthesias) deep within the legs, usually in the calves; in some cases, the arms may also be affected.
This restlessness is sometimes mistaken as "fidgetiness" or "nervousness." The unusual sensations and motor restlessness associated with RLS may also be provoked by prolonged periods of inactivity such as occurs during travel in a plane, train, or car.
www.wemove.org /rls/rls.html   (579 words)

  
 Restless Legs Syndrome- Health Encyclopedia and Reference
A condition of unknown etiology characterized by an intolerable, internal itching sensation occurring in the lower extremities and causing an almost irresistible urge to move the legs.
About 15 percent of people over age 50 have restless leg syndrome (RLS), a condition that frequently makes it difficult for sufferers to sit still or lie down because of involuntary movement of the legs.
Patients frequently use word such as "creepy," "crawly," and "weird" to describe these sensations, which - although not usually painful - are extremely unpleasant.
www.healthcentral.com /encyclopedia/408/681/Restless_Legs_Syndrome.html   (796 words)

  
 Dr. Koop - 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.
However, restless leg syndrome may occur in patients with peripheral neuropathy or other neurological disorders.
Restless leg syndrome can result in a decreased quality of sleep (insomnia) with subsequent daytime sleepiness, anxiety or depression, and confusion or slowed thought processes from lack of sleep.
www.drkoop.com /ency/93/000807.html   (360 words)

  
 Restless leg syndrome definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular medical terms
Restless leg syndrome: An uncomfortable creeping, crawling, tingling, pulling, twitching, tearing, aching, throbbing, prickling or grabbing sensation in the calves that occurs while sitting or while lying down.
Restless leg syndrome is a common cause of painful legs.
Restless Leg Syndrome - Learn the many causes, treatments, and underlying conditions related to restless leg syndrome.
www.medterms.com /script/main/art.asp?articlekey=16440   (392 words)

  
 Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine: Restless legs syndrome
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is characterized by unpleasant sensations in the limbs, usually the legs, that occur at rest or before sleep and are relieved by activity such as walking.
Restless legs syndrome, also known as Ekbom syndrome, Wittmaack-Ekbom syndrome, anxietas tibiarum, or anxietas tibialis, affects up to 10-15% of the population.
This phenomenon is known as "restless legs augmentation," and if it occurs, the physician will probably discontinue Levodopa for a brief period while an alternate drug is used.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_g2601/is_0011/ai_2601001183   (1266 words)

  
 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.
Restless legs syndrome is a life-long condition for which there is no cure.
Restless legs syndrome fact sheet developed by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
www.healthieryou.com /rest.html   (399 words)

  
 Restless
Restless are our most successful act, probably the most successful of all neo-rockabilly bands never to have charted nationally.
Restless are changing their style from album to album.
Restless are playing since 17 years now (1980) and I hope they'll give us a lot of more brilliant records like this in the nearly.
www.nervous.co.uk /restl.htm   (1682 words)

  
 Coping with your toddlers restless behavior.
A 2 year-old toddler is usually restless due to several contributing factors.
To tackle the problem of coping with this behavior, we need to first find out why she is restless.
Slowly her concentration will improve and she will be less restless.
arar.essortment.com /toddlerbehavior_rcus.htm   (509 words)

  
 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.
Restless leg syndrome was described as early as the 16th century but was not studied until the 1940s.
Restless leg syndrome is estimated to affect 5% of the population.
www.sleepdisorderchannel.net /rls   (483 words)

  
 Restless Spirit Bows
Restless Spirit Bows has been crafting traditional laminated longbows and recurves for nearly a decade.
The bows are laminated construction using a combination of hardwoods and composites.
At Restless Spirit Bows our philosophy is that there are time tested designs and materials that cannot be ignored.
www.restlessspiritbows.com   (244 words)

  
 Restless Legs Treatment Leg Syndrome-Foot Cramps-Spasms-Cramp- Goode Wraps for Relief
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.
The main feature of restless legs is the presence of troublesome sensations in the legs that produce an irresistible urge to move.
Restlessness, fidgeting or nervousness manifests as movements of the toes, feet, or legs when the individual is sitting or lying down in the evening.
www.macrocap.com /Restless-Legs-Cramps-Spasms   (2940 words)

  
 Restless   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Restless is simply a tale of people discovering where they fit in set against the backdrop of China.
Still, this is not a big costumed epic of the Chinese Fifth Generation, nor is it a violent splatterfest a la Hong Kong.
Restless' first half is a sub-standard romantic comedy with the two couples slowly learning to trust each other and bridging the cultural gap between them.
www.haro-online.com /movies/restless.html   (573 words)

  
 Restless - CD Why don't you just rock   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Restless' first studio album plus three tracks from their original demo.
Restless were always fantastic, better than the Guana Batz.
If the Polecats thought they should have been as popular as the Stray Cats, then Restless certainly deserved to be.
www.nervous.co.uk /reviews/nercd004.htm   (391 words)

  
 REQUIP Restless Legs Syndrome Treatment
If this sounds familiar, you may have Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS), which includes mild, moderate, and severe symptoms and affects approximately 1 in 10 adults in the U.S. RLS is a common medical condition characterized by an uncontrollable urge to move the legs when sitting or lying down.
Primary Restless Legs Syndrome is a chronic condition that can worsen over time, so your doctor may want to evaluate you and consider adjusting your dose of Requip.
Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is a medical condition that is associated with a compelling urge to move the legs.
www.requip.com   (485 words)

  
 Restless Legs   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
My wife age 52 suffers with Restless Leg Syndrome and Leg Pain, she was diagnosed with Parkinsons/Parkinsonism 4 yrs ago, and is also Environmentally Ill and Chemically Sensitive.
She has to take the drug to sleep and due to the on/off time she wakes up with Restless Legs during the nite, takes more Sinemet and then is awake for up to 2 hours until the drug kicks in.
Restless Legs seriously impair her quality of life since she is literally a prisoner in her own home (which has been stripped of offending environmental materials).
dem0nmac.mgh.harvard.edu /neurowebforum/ParkinsonsDiseaseArticles/RestlessLegs.html   (284 words)

  
 Restless leg syndrome
I have a patient with severe restless legs as well as bipolar disorder whose mood is stable on carbamazepine.
Neurontin (gabapentin), which, after four years on the market, has no known drug interactions or late appearing side effects, is a sovereign remedy for restless legs syndrome without the symptom augmentation which limits treatment with Sinemet, the amnestic problems with clonazepam or the orthostatic hypotension which characterizes pergolide.
A couple of cases of restless legs have responded to l-tyrosine, 500 mg h.s.
www.dr-bob.org /tips/split/Restless-leg-syndrome.html   (2047 words)

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