I spent years desperate for help and exhausted from lack of sleep. But the condition is badly misunderstood – even by doctors I’d always known something was wrong with my legs. When I was a teenager, ...

With the emergence of new approved treatments and increased public awareness, restless legs syndrome (RLS) is recognized to be the most common sleep related movement disorder. RLS affects up to 7% of ...

A condition that compels people to move their legs could indicate they have a greater chance of developing Parkinson's disease. A new study also suggests this risk decreases for those prescribed ...

A study finds a link between chronic kidney disease and Restless Legs Syndrome. RLS affects many CKD patients, especially those on dialysis. Iron deficiency is a key factor. Symptoms include an urge ...

SAN DIEGO — An intriguing study shows that deep-brain stimulation (DBS) may be an effective treatment for symptoms of restless leg syndrome (RLS). In patients with Parkinson's disease (PD), devices ...

Restless legs syndrome (RLS), also known as Willis-Ekbom disease, is a common sensorimotor disorder that may be idiopathic (primary) or secondary to a diverse group of conditions. The pathophysiology ...

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) has been linked to an increased risk for Parkinson’s disease (PD), in new findings that suggest the association may go beyond the dopaminergic pathway. In a retrospective ...

A new clinical practice guideline provides updated recommendations for the treatment of restless legs syndrome. The guideline reflects the latest scientific evidence and recommends significant changes ...

Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a common and sometimes devastating condition. I see it quite frequently in many of my chronic pain patients. In fact, it contributes to quite a bit of chronic pain, ...