Restless Leg Syndrome

Symptom Management for Restless Leg Syndrome
December 20, 2018Restless leg syndrome is one of the most difficult sleep disorders to manage.

Restless Leg Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, and Depression Frequent in Migraine
June 13, 2018Patients with migraine may exhibit higher prevalence of restless leg syndrome, fibromyalgia, and depressive symptoms compared with individuals not experiencing migraines.

New Guidelines for Opioid Use in Refractory Restless Leg Syndrome
February 01, 2018Opioids may be "life-transforming" for patients with refractory restless legs syndrome when taken in relatively low total daily doses, according to new guidelines.

Restless Leg Syndrome Responsiveness to Rotigotine, Gabapentin Enacarbil, and Pregabalin
October 16, 2017The dopaminergic medication rotigotine and the α-2-δ ligands gabapentin enacarbil and pregabalin provide similar treatment effects for patients with restless leg syndrome.

Is Nerve Decompression Effective for Restless Leg Syndrome?
September 05, 2017Nerve decompression used to treat peripheral neuropathy may improve symptoms of restless leg syndrome.

Dopamine Release Reduced During Acute Migraine
April 18, 2017Acute migraine attacks are associated with a reduction in dopamine release.

Guidelines for the Management of Restless Legs Syndrome
November 23, 2016In the new guidelines, the authors aimed to examine the available data to clarify which pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments are safe and effective for RLS.
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