Restless Legs Syndrome (cont.)Medical Author:
Juan Latorre, MD
Medical Editor:
William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR
William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACRDr. Shiel received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors from the University of Notre Dame. There he was involved in research in radiation biology and received the Huisking Scholarship. After graduating from St. Louis University School of Medicine, he completed his Internal Medicine residency and Rheumatology fellowship at the University of California, Irvine. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology. IN THIS ARTICLE
Synonyms and Keywordsrestless legs syndrome, daytime sleepiness, iron-deficiency anemia, iron deficiency anemia, periodic leg movements of sleep, PLMS, periodic limb movement disorder, PLMD, peripheral neuropathy, RLS, sleep disorder, sleep testing, polysomnography, needle electromyography, nerve conduction studies, primary RLS, secondary RLS, idiopathic RLS, parasomnias, insomnia, sleep problems Viewer Comments & ReviewsRestless Leg Syndrome - TreatmentThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What treatment has been effective for your restless leg syndrome? Restless Leg Syndrome - TreatmentThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What was the treatment for your restless leg syndrome? Restless Leg Syndrome - Describe Your ExperienceThe eMedicineHealth physician editors asked:Please describe your experience with restless leg syndrome. |
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The term restless legs syndrome (RLS) was used initially in the mid-1940s by Swedish neurologist Karl A. Ekbom to describe a disorder characterized by sensory symptoms and motor disturbances of the limbs, mainly during rest.
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