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For decades, millions of people have experienced the irresistible urge to move their legs without understanding why. These disagreeable leg sensations get worse with inactivity, making sitting still and sleep painful and sometimes impossible. If you hold this book, you or someone you love has most likely lived with this constant discomfort, this agitated inability to rest -- restless legs syndrome. You are not alone.

According to the American Medical Association, 10 to 15 percent of adult Americans have the neurological disorder known as restless legs syndrome. This underdiagnosed and treatable condition can completely overwhelm a person's life, causing stress, sleep deprivation, career difficulties, and relationship strife. Author Robert Yoakum has suffered from

restless legs syndrome all of his adult life. In Restless Legs Syndrome, he has compiled a comprehensive resource on this disease, giving those afflicted with it a voice and creating a community. In addition, many of the foremost medical specialists in the field have

contributed their knowledge and experience to make this the most comprehensive and timely source of information on this disease.

Restless Legs Syndrome provides invaluable information for victims, their friends and loved ones, and health-care providers. Yoakum informs and advises readers on:

• Sleep management and alternative rest options
• How to enlist help from others
• Possible causes of restless legs syndrome
• Criteria for diagnosis
• Medical advice and treatment options
• The relationship of stress, dopamine, and iron
• Finding or creating a restless legs syndrome support group

Customer Reviews (7)

restless legs
restless legs syndrome is a very common disorder and i'm glad i ordered this book. i have been suffering with it, not knowing what it was. now i am getting some ideas and hints on how to treat and live with it. i am so glad i ordered this book!

A helpful book on a troubling problem
I was recently diagnosed with Restless Leg Syndrome, but all in all I feel pretty lucky that this is now a widely recognized disease, even if it remains difficult to diagnose.But in my experience all the doctors I've encountered are familiar with the disease, recognize its legitimacy, and know how to treat it.When I told friends and relatives about the diagnosis, many of them were familiar with the disease.And my pharmacists are conversant with both the disease and its treatment.This all contrasts with reports of sufferers from the disease only a few years ago, when many doctors were not aware of the disease and treatment options were less than they are today.

Luckily in my case, we've been able to treat it pretty successfully with Ropinirole, but apparently far too many people have not had the ease of treatment that I have had.Many seem to struggle with the ailments and have to work very hard to find appropriate treatment.For those people a book like this could prove invaluable.While the actual text is relatively short, less than 160 pages, it contains many appendices with a huge amount of information on support groups, sources of information about RLS, and even a listing of doctors across the U.S. who specialize in the treatment of RLS.The text does a good job of explaining what RLS is, the medications available to treat it, and the history of its recognition and treatment.There are also some useful charts listing all the medications, their effects, and their side effects.

My one complaint with the book is the overuse of adjectives.This is a problem that I struggle with in my own writing.I naturally pile on the adjectives and when I write for publication I am merciless in eliminating them.Neither the author nor the editor of this book excised many adjectives, so we are constantly told how "dire" and "terrible" disease.But this isn't literature so the somewhat "purple" tone of the prose doesn't really matter.

If you suffer from RLS or suspect that you might this can be a helpful book.

WISH I COULD GIVE THIS ONE MORE THAN FIVE STARS
What a wonderful and informative work!This condition has evaded public notice for some time now and the many who suffer from this awful condition have been sort of floating out there, with little understanding, and in cases, little hope.My wife has suffered from this condition for several years,had no clue as to what it was, was absolutely miserable and, to be honest, had trouble even describing what she was going through.Fortunately, her long time physician was finally able to make a diagnoses and was able to offer some relief and help.

This work, by Robert H. Yoakum goes far in the explanation as to what she, and I, as her spouse, is dealing with.It cast much understanding on a little known subject.This book enlightens and encourages.It covers the long time misdiagnosis of this disease, the medical help available, suggestions on coping, hope, and clears up much false impressions which people have.It was interesting to not that people like Bill Mahr, the little twerp comedian seen on cable channels, even makes jokes about this "disease the drug companies made up to sell more drugs with."

I suppose there are other books out there on the subject but I doubt if any of them are more readable that this one.There are also many web sites addressing the subject, but you really cannot replace a good book for read information.This work offers the author's suggestions on sleep management and alternative rest options, how to enlist help from others, possible causes of this syndrome, criteria for diagnosis, medical advice and treatment options, the relationship of stress, dopamine and iron and finding and creating a restless legs syndrome support group.

I would strongly suggest that not only the sufferer of this condition read the book, but the spouse, family, etc. also give it a read...it goes quite far in building understanding, something that is sorely needed.

As I said, the book is quite readable, is an absolute wealth of information as to how to find other resources and is actually quite comforting as a read within its own right.I do highly recommend this one. There is more and more information being published ever day out there and this work is a great start for those newly diagnoses and for those family members of the newly diagnosed.

Information about "Restless Legs Syndrome:...."
I have read several books about this medical condition.I got the name of this particular book from a medical periodical to which we subscribe.
I originally borrowed a copy from the library.I was so impressed with the information in the book, that I bought a copy for myself, and a copy for a relative who suffers from RLS.
It is an outstanding book.
JS/TS

Good general knowledge
I bought this with the hope of new information but was a bit disappointed. Although this book has plenty of useful information, for those of us who have been involved with RLS for many years, this did not provide any new insight to the cause or treatment.For someone newly diagnosed or for uninformed physicians, this book is great. ... Read more

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There IS a cure and it's SO EASY.
Hi there, hopefully I can help anyone who suffers from RLS.
I had, I repeat HAD RLS for many years.
Many years of pain and suffering and then I wanted to lose some weight so I went on the Atkins diet.
The Atkins diet warns that you will end up being deficient in potassium.
So I went to the grocery store and picked up a bottle for under four dollars.
That same night my RLS was gone.
I thought it was just a fluke but night after night my RLS simply vanished.
So just out of curiosity I googled RLS and potassium.
It turns out THERE IS a link between being potassium deficient and RLS.
I stopped taking potassium for one day and sure enough my spazzy legs kept me up till 2am the following night.
I took my little potassium tablet again, same night, symptoms GONE.
I know some people are going to be ticked that I'm not reviewing this book but honestly?
You may not even need the book.
Try potassium and see if it works for you.
Our American diets of fast food and processed food are sorely missing potassium and other vital nutrients.
And no, I don't work for any vitamin companies either lol.
I REALLY, REALLY think this simple solution can help MANY of you.
It did me.
Like I said, it's less than four dollars for a jar at the grocery store.
You have nothing to lose but your RLS symptoms.
Take care and best wishes. I know what you're going through.
Oh yeah......the Atkins diet lasted five days lol but I'm still using potassium and am still RLS free.

Imfomative reading
This book was very enlightening. It explain RLS in detail and I find that many Doctors don't have any idea about RLS. I'm palning to discuss the book with My Wifes Doctor

restless legs
restless legs has been causing me sleepless nights for a long time. i'm glad i ordered this book so now i have a plan for overcoming and living with it. i'm far from alone.great book!

Great resource for patients....or doctors
Clearly written, with chapters on what RLS really is, RLS and children, and coping with RLS - this book is an excellent resource in many ways. If you are not sure how to approach your doctor, there is advice.If you want to know more about your options regarding medication, it's covered. Reading it, for the first time, you may feel that someone finally understands what it's like to be you.

Written for the person with RLS, it also can help family and friends understand what their loved one is going through. RLS sounds like such an odd thing; some people even question if it's real.If someone in your life has RLS and you haven't taken it seriously or want to know more, please surprise the RLSer in your life and buy this.It will help you understand how difficult this chronic disorder can be for those who have a moderate or severe form of it.

It can also help the physician help better understand the RLS patient.For physicians, if you can only read one book, buy the Hening, Buchfurer and Lee book, Clinical Management of Restless Legs Syndrome, instead as it provides more detailed information regarding medication options, augmentation, and handling difficult cases.

Coping with RLS
If you have (or know someone who has) Restless Legs Syndrome, this book is an excellent resource.The subjects are covered in a detailed but easy-to-understand way, and I have found much help for this affliction.I even bought another copy to give to our RLS Support Group Leader! ... Read more

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A guide to the current treatment and ways to cope for those whose sleep and ability to sit quietly are mysteriously stolen every evening. Although written for the lay public and victims of RLS, it may also be of interest to physicians who are baffled by this rest robber. ... Read more

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FANTASIC
The work of Virginia Wilson in this book is to be praised.People with RLS will get so much out of this book, it is easy reading for everyone.Because of her hard work and dedication I have learned so much about RLS, having it myself after 11 back surgeries I can now tell my doctors to read the symptoms of other people that I have been complaining about for years.Because of this book I am taken seriously, I take her book to my doctors and have them read some of the pages.One of my doctors (Whom I admired dearly) put me on myopex, now I can sleep a few hours at night, compared to no sleep at night before.I don't dread bedtime anymore.Virginia, I can't thank you enough for what you have done for me and hopefully for so many sufferers.I read your book all day and thank God not all night.God Bless. Joan D'Agostino

FANTASIC
The work of Virginia Wilson in this book is to be praised.People with RLS will get so much out of this book, it is easy reading for everyone.Because of her hard work and dedication I have learned so much about RLS, having it myself after 11 back surgeries I can now tell my doctors to read the symptoms of other people that I have been complaining about for years.Because of this book I am taken seriously, I take her book to my doctors and have them read some of the pages.One of my doctors (Whom I admired dearly) put me on myopex, now I can sleep a few hours at night, compared to no sleep at night before.I don't dread bedtime anymore.Virginia, I can't thank you enough for what you have done for me and hopefully for so many sufferers.I read your book all day and thank God not all night.God Bless. Joan D'Agostino

Thank You Virginia for writing this book!!!
This is a must read for RLS sufferers and their family. I have been suffering from RLS and its "cousins" for at least 23 years. For the most part, doctors have never taken me seriously. This book says it all. It describes the syndromes, the reactions of freinds, family, and the medical community (we are imagining it all), and offers some help and comfort. The latter in knowing what we knew all along: we have a real ailment that is making our lives miserable! Pressure your doctors to look into this disease. Change doctors if you must until you find someone who listens. It was infuriating for me to learn that Dr. Daniel Picchietti, a noted expert in the field referenced in this book, has been working at Carle Clinic, where I have been a patient for 17 years, and no one ever told me about him or refered me to him. I have an appointment now. Thank you so much, Virginia! [Footnote: I did see Dr. Picchietti and found relief.Daily doses of Mirapex have been a great help.For once I am being taken seriously and treated that way.Get help, fellow RLS sufferers.]

RLS is a real and very debilitating disorder.
Virginia Wilsonpins it down it down to a t when she gives an excellent and concise overview of RLS and how it affects it's victims. She and the doctors who wrote with her also give hope to the millions of thoseafflicted with what I call the scourge of my life, RLS. The book is a goodsource ofinfo and places to get help. As a health care professional Ifelt the book was a good source for medical professionals and laymen.

This book shocked me because it describes my life!
This book lit a fuse for me.I have suffered fromRestless Legs Syndrome for 30 years, and until I ran across this book, I had basicly given up on any help.I received the book three weeks ago, saw a neurologist at the Swedish Hospital's Sleep Disorder Clinic in Seattle two weeks ago, and am set up for a sleep test in two weeks!I am so thoroughly excited about all this & have this book to thank.I was only 8 years old when this syndrome started taking over my nights and I have been labelled "dysfunctional" ever since.I can't and rarely try anymore to sleep at night (daytime sleep comes a little easier for me).I have hurt myself and my husband with my flying legs, it has made me doubt my own sanity, and just the possibility that they may be able to help just makes me emotional!I wish to thank the author, Virginia Wilson, for writing her story and sharing it.If she hadn't, I don't know how long it would have taken me to realize they are learning about it.I have since ordered the book for my three brothers, who are already checking into seeing a neurologist also.It runs strong in my family - in fact, two of my four children seem to have it too.Very valuable info - I loaned it to my family doctor, who obtained some valuable info and a little insight on the subject. Thanks again! ... Read more

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Do you feel an irresistible urge to move when you need to be still? Do you call the urges heebee jeebees, ants crawling under your skin, spider webs on your legs, electric feelings, growing pains, or crazy legs? If so, you may be an RLSer (a person who has Restless Legs Syndrome).

If you want to be still through movies, long plane rides, hospital stays, or long days of working at your desk, read Restless Legs Syndrome: The RLS Rebel's Survival Guide. You will learn to organize and develop effective ways to:

Fight the "beast of RLS"

Decrease the severity of your RLS

Prevent RLS attacks

Develop a Bag of Tricks Approach

Develop team work with your doctor

Help children who have RLS

Communicate with RLS supporters. ... Read more

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Great Tips and Insights
This is an easy read filled with great tips and information that you can use immediately to make a difference in your quality of life.It is a must for your library and a great one to share with a friend or relative with RLS.

For the beginner
Unfortunately, I didn't learn anything new (other than author's personal stories).If you are a RLS sufferer and have done any research into the subject, skip this book.If you are new to the field, this is a good background book. ... Read more

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Whether You Are A Newly Diagnosed Patient Or A Loved One Of Someone With Restless Legs Syndrome, This Book Offers Information And Comfort. 100 Questions & Answers About Restless Legs Syndrome Provides Authoritative, Practical Answers To The Most Common Questions Asked By Patients. This Easy-To-Read Book Is A Complete Guide To Understanding Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Post-Treatment Quality Of Life, And Much More. Including Actual Commentary From Patients, 100 Questions & Answers About Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) Is An Invaluable Resource For Anyone Coping With The Physical And Emotional Turmoil Caused By This Condition. ... Read more

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Over 12 million people suffer from Restless Legs Syndrome. The book covers symptoms, causes, treatments and preventative measures for RLS. It is easy to understand, non-technical language and focuses on all-natural and alternative ways for relief from symptoms. ... Read more

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Out of date, with potentially harmful information
This book is not only out of date, but offers no information that can not be found with a simple internet search.

Having suffered from RLS for years, and having read almost every book I can find on the topic, I'll have to say this is the worst by far.

In my opinion, the book should be pulled from the marketplace as the information on medications for RLS is several years behind and the suggestions made could be harmful to the patient.

These pages of poorly written misinformation were published prior to the discovery that Requip, a common Parkinson'smedicine, is highly effective in the ongoing treatment of RLS.I suspect Mr. Cunningham knows this, but is not willing to update his otherwise benign and uninformative ramblings.

One of the drugs mentioned in the book, Klonopin, is an addictive controlled substance that has not been the drug of choice for RLS for at least half a decade.In reviews, a common statement is "everyone who utilizes Klonopin on a long term basis becomes low dose addicted."Any true RLS sufferer knows their condition is long term, and is looking for long term relief that will not leave them narcotic dependent.

This book is a prime example of the author, Mr. Cunningham, preying on the ignorant and those too lazy to do their own research.

Stopping Restless Legs Syndrome

The book gives good details:
1.defines the condition
2.reviews potential causes and who is at risk
3.diagnosing RLS - doctors can miss it - read this section carefully
4.treatments- traditional medicine and alternative treatments: diet, supplements, massage, exercises,
5.gives good overview of drugs
6. talks about dealing with it psychologically
7. support groups information
I think this is a real help and is a good starting point.

Stopping Restless Llegs Syndrome
The author explains the condition well andprovides information with ease.This is an alternative health book and gives sound advice on what to do.It states that RLS can be mis-diagnosed by doctors.It can!
The self-massage suggestions work.Additionally, the suggestions for supplements have merit.
I like the workbook style as it is easy to read.I can write notes in it as well.

stopping restless legs syndrome
Gives practical and all-natural ways to stop restless legs.
Simple, easy to follow and the suggestions tried actually work!

Where's the beef?
When I ordered this book, I was expecting, as in most medically-oriented books, a reasonably well documented work, laying out the most recent research covering the topic, with footnotes leading me to both the sources the author used in writing the book, as well as material for additional research. This book has none of that. There wasn't a hint of the author's background. There wasn't a single footnote. Had I not suffered from RLS for over twenty years, I wouldn't have been able to even guess as to the validity of the material. Fortunately, I have personal experience of most of the conclusions arrived at in the book, and found them to be reasonably accurate, allowing me to infer that the remaining conclusions are also valid.
My recommendation: Don't buy this book. Instead, check out the other books on this topic carried by Amazon, which are better documented, and thus more reliable sources. ... Read more

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Restless legs syndrome (RLS), also known as Ekbom syndrome, is a common movement disorder with sensorimotor symptoms occurring during sleep and quiet wakefulness. Yoakum described RLS as the "most common disorder you've never heard of" and this may, unfortunately, be an appropriate description of RLS. The term "restless leg syndrome" was first introduced by Karl-Axel Ekbom, a Swedish neurologist and surgeon in 1945. RLS can present itself in primary are and secondary care, across a range of specialties, such as psychiatry, rheumatology, and sleep medicine, and in the UK, the condition remains under-recognized and often regarded as a neurosis in spite of evidence that RLS adversely affects quality of life. Inappropriate clinical history taking leads to misdiagnosis and under diagnosis and a sense that the condition may be a "manufactured" one.

Although RLS is effectively treatable and two drugs are now specifically licensed for RLS in the UK, the condition is generally poorly treated and investigated and often prescribed inappropriate drugs. Patients' descriptions of RLS are and varied including "Elvis legs" and an "electric current" running through their legs. Because of such a broad, unusual spectrum of reported sensations, RLS is frequently misunderstood and misdiagnosed, and even classified as a psychogenic disorder. Patient group surveys in the UK also suggest a consistent delay in diagnosis, delay in referrals, and patients often being told to "put up with the symptoms."

Part of the Oxford Neurology Library, this pocketbook highlights the importance of RLS, the ease with which RLS can be diagnosed, the problems of misdiagnosis, current thoughts on pathogenesis and up-to-date treatments. The book serves as an invaluable quick reference for neurologists, trainees, specialist nurses, and general practitioners. ... Read more

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Few conditions are characterized by the difficulty encountered in trying to depict their symptoms, but such is the case in restless legs syndrome. Patients report sensations that are not painful yet are distinctly bothersome and can lead to significant physical and emotional disability. Once correctly diagnosed, restless legs syndrome can usually be effectively treated symptomatically, and in some secondary cases, it can even be cured. In this article, the authors focus on clinical features that enable timely identification of the condition and on current management strategies. ... Read more

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An over-priced essay.
I have lived with Restless Leg Syndrome for many years.Since I am not keen on using drugs unless there is absolutely no other way, I'm always interested to consider treatments that don't include drugs.Dr. Karkar's approach to dealing with RLS is interesting.I have not tried his method yet, but I will give it a try.Whether or not this method is effective has no bearing on why I rated this book so low.When you pay $9.99 for a digital book, you expect that you are going to receive a "book."I call Dr. Karkar's work an essay because it is only a few pages long.There is no cover, no table of contents, in fact, there is very little in the way of content at all.I think a fair price would have been $1.99.It's that short.

Beyond Dr. Karkar's method for relieving RLS, he suggests that eliminating caffeine from your diet and going to bed at a regular time each night so that you are not overly tired are ways to relieve RLS.This may be true for some people, but not for me.I have experienced RLS for longer than I can remember.I have done my own trials to try to isolate what brings on RLS.I found that eliminating caffeine or alcohol had no effect.Exercising more or less before bed doesn't change whether I experience it or not.After having RLS every night for the past couple of weeks, I was particularly tired last night and had no RLS.I may go for several weeks and not experience RLS.Then it will start and it could be a month straight or a few days before it subsides again.The only sure relief I get is after its onset, I get up and move my legs and arms, like marching in place or doing pushups and deep knee bends.If I exercise to the point where I start breathing a little heavier, I can return to bed and RLS doesn't return for the rest of the night.

If you're only interested in learning another method for possibly relieving RLS, you may not mind paying $9.99 for this essay.Until the price comes down to something more in line with its length, I recommend passing on this one. ... Read more

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Recognized international leaders in the field of restless legs syndrome bring you their expertise in this clinically-focused, practical resource. Understand the various causes of this common movement and sleep disturbance and identify the best treatment options in each case. The text provides comprehensive overviews of both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic approaches, covering benefits, limitations, and side-effect profiles. No matter what your specialty, if you treat any patients with restless legs syndrome, this book has everything you need to offer them the best care possible.

• Features international experts who discuss the most recent findings on symptomatic relief for your patients in a comprehensive section on current drug choices.
  
• Covers co-morbidities and special populations so you can properly treat everyone from children to pregnant women to patients with other neurological disorders.
  
• Emphasizes clinical material so you can apply the material to those secondary causes of restless legs syndrome such as anemia and rheumatoid arthritis.
  
• Surveys the emerging understandings of the biology of the disorder to present you with a comprehensive understanding of restless legs syndrome.

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This book has been created for patients who have decided to make education and research an integral part of the treatment process. Although it also gives information useful to doctors, caregivers and other health professionals, it tells patients where and how to look for information covering virtually all topics related to restless leg syndrome (also anxietas tibialis; crazy legs; Ekbom syndrome; hereditary acromelalgia; nocturnal myoclonus; Wittmaack-Ekbom syndrome), from the essentials to the most advanced areas of research. The title of this book includes the word official. This reflects the fact that the sourcebook draws from public, academic, government, and peer-reviewed research. Selected readings from various agencies are reproduced to give you some of the latest official information available to date on restless leg syndrome. Given patients' increasing sophistication in using the Internet, abundant references to reliable Internet-based resources are provided throughout this sourcebook. Where possible, guidance is provided on how to obtain free-of-charge, primary research results as well as more detailed information via the Internet. E-book and electronic versions of this sourcebook are fully interactive with each of the Internet sites mentioned (clicking on a hyperlink automatically opens your browser to the site indicated). Hard-copy users of this sourcebook can type cited Web addresses directly into their browsers to obtain access to the corresponding sites. In addition to extensive references accessible via the Internet, chapters include glossaries of technical or uncommon terms. ... Read more

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the best for those who have struggled into old age with RLS
At almost 70, I am an unhappy survivor of RLS. Ihave tried just about every thing, including medicatiom, and The Movement Disorder Clinic at a Local Hosp. Thanks to this book and 2 wonderful, listening Doctors, I have been in a good place for 3 weeks. This book helped all of us figure out where I was, where I am , and (sadly) where I am headed, as there is NO CURE. I do have hope that there are still things to try. I wish there were forms to be copied, that I could take with me for routine, and not , surgeries, for the Doctors, nurses, and other staff. At 83, my Dad had a heart cath., which could have killed him, because of the legs. He did not have access to the knowledge we now have. There may be a cure,but , I may not be around. But there is hope, and sometimes sleep. GREAT BOOK ... Read more

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Webster's bibliographic and event-based timelines are comprehensive in scope, covering virtually all topics, geographic locations and people. They do so from a linguistic point of view, and in the case of this book, the focus is on "Restless Legs Syndrome," including when used in literature (e.g. all authors that might have Restless Legs Syndrome in their name). As such, this book represents the largest compilation of timeline events associated with Restless Legs Syndrome when it is used in proper noun form. Webster's timelines cover bibliographic citations, patented inventions, as well as non-conventional and alternative meanings which capture ambiguities in usage. These furthermore cover all parts of speech (possessive, institutional usage, geographic usage) and contexts, including pop culture, the arts, social sciences (linguistics, history, geography, economics, sociology, political science), business, computer science, literature, law, medicine, psychology, mathematics, chemistry, physics, biology and other physical sciences. This "data dump" results in a comprehensive set of entries for a bibliographic and/or event-based timeline on the proper name Restless Legs Syndrome, since editorial decisions to include or exclude events is purely a linguistic process. The resulting entries are used under license or with permission, used under "fair use" conditions, used in agreement with the original authors, or are in the public domain. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Clinical Psychiatry News, published by Thomson Gale on August 1, 2005. The length of the article is 718 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

Citation Details
Title: Ropinirole approved for restless legs syndrome.(Neuropsychiatric Medicine)
Author: Damian McNamara
Publication: Clinical Psychiatry News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: August 1, 2005
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 33Issue: 8Page: 67(1)

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This digital document is an article from Jack & Jill, published by Benjamin Franklin Literary & Medical Society, Inc. on March 1, 2010. The length of the article is 1002 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Ask Dr. Cory.(sleep problems, restless legs syndrome, and food groups)
Author: Unavailable
Publication: Jack & Jill (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 1, 2010
Publisher: Benjamin Franklin Literary & Medical Society, Inc.
Volume: 72Issue: 2Page: 32(2)

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In March 2001, the National Institutes of Health issued the following warning: "The number of Web sites offering health-related resources grows every day. Many sites provide valuable information, while others may have information that is unreliable or misleading."Furthermore, because of the rapid increase in Internet-based information, many hours can be wasted searching, selecting, and printing.This book was created for medical professionals, students, and members of the general public who want to conduct medical research using the most advanced tools available and spending the least amount of time doing so. ... Read more

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The condition is surprisingly common and often associated with periodic limb movement disorder. Symptom severity can range from annoying to virtually disabling. Recent advances in definition, evaluation, and treatment have made it possible to provide significant relief to many misdiagnosed, overlooked, or undertreated patients.

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a neurologic disorder characterized by four clinical features: 1) dysesthesias, or uncomfortable sensations in the extremities that are 2) increased with inactivity and relieved with movement, 3) worsened at night, and 4) associated with motor hyperactivity. RLS is identified and diagnosed clinically, much as depression and pain are. Unfortunately, there is no specific biologic marker. Diagnostic criteria from the International Classification of Sleep Disorders are given in Table 1. ... Read more

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Describes etiologies and pathophysiology of the condition, including secondary conditions and medications that can cause or accentuate RLS. Reviews how to accurately diagnose RLS, nonpharmacologic measures, and details pharmacologic agents used to treat intermittent, daily, and refractory RLS. ... Read more

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Great for you and your doctor
If you have RLS and are having difficulty getting the help you need from your doctor, this is for you - you can read it together.If you are a doctor and want to know more about RLS and how to treat it, buy this immediately.If you are someone who is not sure your RLS doc is doing the best by you, definitely buy this.

This is written for a medical audience, no question. But, a layperson should be able to read it without many difficulties.It clearly explains what RLS is, when it should be treated, and provides excellent treatment guidelines. It has treatment algorithms, dosage charts for drugs in all four categories, and includes information on working with patients.

It also covers the issue of augmentation in detail; augmentation is the supposedly uncommon side effect of dopaminergic drugs, such as Requip, Sinemet and Mirapex, that turns out to be extremely common.Many doctors didn't have any idea of what it was or how to treat it when they prescribed the newly approved dopaminergicsfor RLS.When their patients suddenly had worsened RLS, more severe RLS, or the RLS moved to other body parts, neither the patient of physician had any idea of what to do.With this book, now everyone knows.

This book also clearly makes the case for using opioids in RLS when other treatments fail.It provides clear guidance for when and how to use opioid therapy.It also discusses mimic diseases and the common primary diseases that can cause RLS.

Highly recommended for every primary care physician, sleep doctor, neurologist, psychiatrist and rheumatologist out there. While the PCPs may not want to learn the complexities of handling moderate to severe RLS, they should know how to identify it and what symptoms may suggest problems.Too many specialists are operating on old outdated or limited info.This will ensure that each of you provides the best treatment you can to your patients....who deserve it.

My only complaint would be that I don't remember any reference to celiac disease and RLS.RLS is related to iron.Many celiacs are not absorbing iron.An extremely common misdiagnosis in celiac disease is anemia.So, RLS can be an indicator of celiac.As can neuropathy.If anyone complains of RLS and is anemic, or has unexplained neuropathy warrants a celiac panel. Given that 97% of celiacs in the US are undiagnosed and that estimates are the 30-40% of celiacs complain of RLS before diagnosis, yet RLS only exists in 10% of the normal population, RLS, anemia and neuropathy may be a good indicator of celiac at least a percentage of the time. ... Read more

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The article is excerpted fromGale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine.
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This is a valuable resource for readers who are seeking information oncomplementary medicine and herbal remedies. The scope of thisencyclopedia is comprehensive, but not definitive. Readers should usethis as a supplement,.to professional healthcare consultation. Thissource has been a long-awaited product for the consolidation of generalalternative medicine information."
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Informationon recommended therapies for specific disorders and diseases, medicinaluses for plants and herbs are balanced by conclusions of studies onefficacy and analysis of current levels of acceptance by traditionalscientists and doctors. Biographies of pioneers in the field --including Deepak Chopra, Edward Bach and David Palmer --appear assidebars through the text. Included are 39 sidebars. Each volumecontains a color photo insert containing images of herbs. There aremore than 275 disease/condition entries, 300 herb/remedy entries, and150 therapies. ... Read more