A doctor in Normal talks to WGLT about the American Academy of Sleep Medicine's updates on recommended treatments of restless ...

and pramipexole (Mirapex), which the Food and Drug Administration approved for the treatment of RLS—are sometimes unsuccessful because their effects can wear off over time or even worsen symptoms.

Iron supplements are a common treatment for restless leg syndrome, and they come in various forms, including tablets, capsules, and liquids. However, not all iron supplements are created equal ...

or at least is associated with RLS symptoms. Several common conditions including neuropathy, kidney failure, iron deficiency, essential tremor, pregnancy and certain drugs can cause RLS symptoms.

26 in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, recommendations are presented for the treatment of restless legs syndrome (RLS). John W. Winkelman, MD, PhD, from Massachusetts General Hospital in ...

The observed daytime sleepiness may reflect sleep disruption associated with RLS or undesirable side effects of medications. There are a number of possible explanations for the benefits of PCDs in ...

Tools, resources, and support for living well with RLS. The specific causes of RLS are not known. It can sometimes be caused by an underlying medical condition (secondary RLS). If you think you ...

Eventually I was diagnosed with restless legs syndrome (RLS), but the treatment plan for mitigating symptoms while traveling was not clear. On trips, I implemented my own treatments to assuage the ...

or used to develop new drugs. Low levels of iron in the blood are thought to trigger restless legs syndrome, but the study ...

If you are taking medication for restless legs syndrome then it’s worth bearing in mind that sometimes symptoms naturally disappear – so it might be an idea to take a break from treatment to ...

We conducted a prospective, randomized, double-blinded, sham-controlled trial assessing the therapeutic effect of PCDs for RLS. Patients were randomized in a 3:2 distribution according to a ...