Sensorimotor disorder consisting of a strong, nearly irresistible urge to move the limbs. Legs are usually affected initially, but may involve arms or other body parts.
The symptoms (...
Clinical, based on Hx, “difficult to describe”
All criteria must be met for RLS diagnosis (3)[C]:
An urge to move the legs, usually accompanied by or thought to be caused by uncomfo...
If iron insufficient, supplement (2)[C]:
325 mg FeSO4 in the eve+ 100 mg VIt C
Repletion requires months till serum ferritin >75 ng/mL and Tsat >16%.
Daily exercise; avoi...
At 1-4-w intervals until stable and then annually
If taking iron, reassess iron stores, at least ferritin.
If status changes, assess for augmentat...
Garcia-Borreguero D, Cano-Pumarega I. New concepts in the management of restless legs syndrome. BMJ. 2017;356:j104. [View Abstract on OvidMedline]...
Periodic Limb Movement Disorder (PLMD)
International Restless Legs Syndrome Study Group: irlssg.org
Insomnia is often a symptom of RLS.
Antidepressants, antipsychotics, antiemetics, and sedating antihistamines can trigger or worsen RLS.
Severity and change in Sx can be monitored using ...
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