Restless Legs Syndrome

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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.

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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.

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Restless legs syndrome is sometimes associated with obesity, iron deficiency and kidney failure. Treatments target underlying illnesses as the cause remains mysterious.

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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.

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Discusses physical and psychological symptoms of restless legs syndrome.

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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.

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Periodic limb movement disorder often accompanies restless legs syndrome. This article explains that you may be sleeping when your symptoms occur.

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A video discussing the psychological impact of restless legs syndrome. The accompanying text describes symptoms.

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Restless legs syndrome can run in families, yet experiences vary. This resource describes how to live with RLS.

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Coping tips

Mayo Clinic

An overview of restless legs syndrome, this article includes coping tips.

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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.

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Causes and caveats

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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.

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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.

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