Restless Leg Syndrome Archives - Clinical Pain Advisor

A new study found that certain lifestyle factors are linked to restless leg syndrome.

Chronic Pain

Symptom Management for Restless Leg Syndrome

By

Sharon M. O'Brien, MPAS, PA-C

December 20, 2018

Restless leg syndrome is one of the most difficult sleep disorders to manage.

Migraine & Headache

Restless Leg Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, and Depression Frequent in Migraine

By

Brandon May

June 13, 2018

Patients with migraine may exhibit higher prevalence of restless leg syndrome, fibromyalgia, and depressive symptoms compared with individuals not experiencing migraines.

A woman with restless leg syndrome holding her calf in pain

Neuropathic Pain

New Guidelines for Opioid Use in Refractory Restless Leg Syndrome

By

Steve Duffy

February 1, 2018

Opioids may be “life-transforming” for patients with refractory restless legs syndrome when taken in relatively low total daily doses, according to new guidelines.

Treatments

Restless Leg Syndrome Responsiveness to Rotigotine, Gabapentin Enacarbil, and Pregabalin

By

Brandon May

October 16, 2017

The dopaminergic medication rotigotine and the α-2-δ ligands gabapentin enacarbil and pregabalin provide similar treatment effects for patients with restless leg syndrome.

Neuropathic Pain

Is Nerve Decompression Effective for Restless Leg Syndrome?

By

Anna Jernstedt

September 5, 2017

Nerve decompression used to treat peripheral neuropathy may improve symptoms of restless leg syndrome.

Migraine & Headache

Dopamine Release Reduced During Acute Migraine

By

Crystal Wong, MD

April 18, 2017

Acute migraine attacks are associated with a reduction in dopamine release.

Neuropathic Pain

Guidelines for the Management of Restless Legs Syndrome

By

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC

November 23, 2016

In 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.