Restless Legs Syndrome
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Avoid symptom triggers
NINDS
Caffeine, alcohol and tobacco can make restless legs syndrome worse. This fact sheet contains advice on lifestyle changes and other treatments that may provide relief.
The whys of treatment
NYU Medical School
Explains why certain treatments are prescribed. Discovery of an imbalance of iron in the brain offers a new treatment target.
A host of ailments
Medicine Net
Restless legs syndrome is sometimes associated with obesity, iron deficiency and kidney failure. Treatments target underlying illnesses as the cause remains mysterious.
Primary and secondary syndromes
iVillage
Primary restless legs syndrome can last a lifetime, while secondary RLS can resolve if you treat its underlying causes. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment here.
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Help your child
RLS Foundation
Great pamphlet on restless legs syndrome in children. Learn about getting a proper diagnosis and suitable treatment to make sleeping easier for your child.
More than just physical
Healthline
Discusses physical and psychological symptoms of restless legs syndrome.
Depression and RLS
RLS Foundation
Restless legs syndrome and depression can go hand-in-hand. To manage both, read about medications to discuss with your doctor - antidepressants can affect your leg symptoms.
While you were sleeping
Health Touch
Periodic limb movement disorder often accompanies restless legs syndrome. This article explains that you may be sleeping when your symptoms occur.
That electric feeling
We Move
A video discussing the psychological impact of restless legs syndrome. The accompanying text describes symptoms.
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Everybody’s different
GlaxoSmithKline
Restless legs syndrome can run in families, yet experiences vary. This resource describes how to live with RLS.
Coping tips
Mayo Clinic
An overview of restless legs syndrome, this article includes coping tips.
Strategies for life
Help Guide
This visually appealing page gives practical advice on living with restless legs syndrome.
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Iron and your brain
National Sleep Foundation
Brain iron deficiency might be behind restless legs syndrome. Includes statistics about this condition - one out of ten people in the U.S. are affected.
Causes and caveats
About: Arthritis
With restless legs syndrome, some brain cells don't get enough iron. Your diet may be fine - it’s not clear why some brain cells appear iron deficient.
Possible causes
Health A to Z
This straightforward article discusses theories about restless legs syndrome, and describes alternative as well as traditional treatment options for the disorder.

