RLS was once thought to be due to disease in the blood vessels of the legs or in the nerves in the legs that control leg movement and sensation. Both of those suggestions have been rejected. RLS occurs in both genders, although the incidence may be slightly higher in women. Symptoms may begin at any stage of life, although the disorder is more common with increasing age.
Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) By: Jeff Foster Restless Legs Syndrome is an affliction that manifests itself as an uncomfortable feeling your legs.
Lying down and sitting has the tendency to aggravate these feelings. The only form of relief for the individual to relieve these uncomfortable feelings in their legs is by getting up and moving around. Most commonly these feelings occur during sleep and when they do; the person must wake up and move around. This is why this syndrome is categorized as a sleeping disorder – i... Tags: sleep, sleeping, sleep apnea, sleep insomnia, restless leg syndrome
Permax Recall By: Steve Fields Following two recent studies, the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) announced a Permax recall on March 29, 2007. The Permax recall includes both the name brand Permax (peroglide) and the generic versions of peroglide. Current studies have revealed Permax heart valve disease in around one-fourth of Parkinson's patients who have taken Permax over an extended period of time.
Restless Legs Syndrome in Pregnancy By: Carol Bell Restless Legs Syndrome is a painful and unwelcome symptom of pregnancy suffered by an estimated fifth of all pregnant women. Women who have this condition describe it as a burning, crawling painful feeling in the lower part of the legs accompanied by irresistible urges to move and relieve the discomfort. Tags: restless legs syndrome, sleep disorder,
Restless Legs Syndrome in Adults By: Sander Restless Legs Syndrome is a neurologic movement disorder characterized by unusual, uncomfortable sensations (paresthesias/dysesthesias) deep within the calves and/or thighs, resulting in an irresistible urge to move the legs, and motor restlessness in response to or in an effort to alleviate discomfort. Tags: Restless Legs Syndrome in Adults, RLS, Wittmaack-Ekbom's syndrome
Rls: Do Natural Remedies Work? By: Michelle Robbins Although there is no definite cure yet for Restless Leg Syndrome, a number of treatment options exist which may significantly decrease the symptoms... Tags: Restless Leg Syndrome
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