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Periodic Limb Movement Disorder (cont.)

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Primary PLMD may be chronic (permanent). Many people with primary PLMD have improved nighttime sleep (remission) but experience one or more relapses over time.

Secondary PLMD may cease with treatment of the underlying cause.

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Periodic Limb Movement Disorder - Diagnosis

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Periodic limb movement (PLM) disorder is unique in that the movements occur during sleep.

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