Sensorimotor disorder consisting of a strong, nearly irresistible urge to move the limbs (1)[A]
The urge usually affects the legs at least initially but may involve arms or other body...
Clinical, based on Hx, “difficult to describe”
All criteria must be met for RLS diagnosis (2)[C]:
An urge to move the legs, usually accompanied by or thought to be caused by uncomfortable and ...
If iron insufficient, supplement (4)[C]:
325 mg FeSO4 BID or QD with 100 mg VIt C
Repletion requires months until serum ferritin >75 ng/mL and Tsat >16%.
Daily exercise; a...
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.
Sharon D, Allen RP, Martinez-Martin P, et al. Validation of ...
Insomnia is often a symptom of RLS.
RLS is associated with depression, anxiety, ADHD.
Antidepressants, antipsychotics, antiemetics, and sedating antihistamines can trigger or worsen RLS.
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