//www.koonmotors.com/news/health_medicine/restless_leg_syndrome/ Read recent research on restless leg syndrome and related conditions, including new treatment approaches and experimental medicines. en-us Wed, 06 Sep 2023 14:45:17 EDT Wed, 06 Sep 2023 14:45:17 EDT 60 //www.koonmotors.com/images/scidaily-logo-rss.png//www.koonmotors.com/news/health_medicine/restless_leg_syndrome/ For more science news, visit ScienceDaily. //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/06/190607122406.htm Small intestine bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) may be more prevalent among patients with restless legs syndrome (RLS), according to preliminary findings from a small, new study. Fri, 07 Jun 2019 12:24:06 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2019/06/190607122406.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2018/11/181114234848.htm New research presents a breakthrough in the treatment of Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS). Wed, 14 Nov 2018 23:48:48 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2018/11/181114234848.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2018/08/180829115526.htm Researchers report new insights into brain centers involved in restless legs syndrome and disturbed sleep. Wed, 29 Aug 2018 11:55:26 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2018/08/180829115526.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2018/04/180425162023.htm People with restless legs syndrome may have changes in a portion of the brain that processes sensory information, according to a new study. Wed, 25 Apr 2018 16:20:23 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2018/04/180425162023.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2017/10/171013091015.htm A new study into the genetics underlying restless legs syndrome has identified 13 previously-unknown genetic risk variants, while helping inform potential new treatment options for the condition. Fri, 13 Oct 2017 09:10:15 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2017/10/171013091015.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2017/07/170714183056.htm A new study of pregnant women shows that restless legs syndrome (RLS) is common and is strongly associated with poor sleep quality, excessive daytime sleepiness, and poor daytime function, which are frequent complaints during pregnancy. Fri, 14 Jul 2017 18:30:56 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2017/07/170714183056.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2017/03/170324192328.htm Certain antidepressants and anti-seizure drugs are among medications that effectively treat diabetic nerve pain, a federal health agency has found. Fri, 24 Mar 2017 19:23:28 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2017/03/170324192328.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2016/06/160627140639.htm Researchers report an adjustable foot wrap caused to treat restless legs syndrome is 1.4 times more effective than the standard pharmaceutical treatment. Mon, 27 Jun 2016 14:06:39 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2016/06/160627140639.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2016/05/160518170014.htm A drug commonly used to treat pain, epilepsy, anxiety and other brain health disorders may be associated with an increased risk of major birth defects, according to a new study. Wed, 18 May 2016 17:00:14 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2016/05/160518170014.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2016/04/160404170433.htm Allergy season can be the worst time of year for people suffering with restless legs syndrome because popular over the counter medications can make symptoms much worse, say experts. Mon, 04 Apr 2016 17:04:33 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2016/04/160404170433.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2015/10/151008142503.htm Those with restless legs syndrome are at higher risk for stroke, heart and kidney disease, and earlier death, a database study of Veterans found. Studies in the past had suggested such links, but the new research provides the strongest evidence yet. Thu, 08 Oct 2015 14:25:03 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2015/10/151008142503.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2015/06/150608120224.htm Increased restless legs syndrome severity is associated with subsequent increased risk of stroke, researchers report. The study group comprised 72,916 female registered nurses ages 41-58 years in 2005, free of diabetes, stroke, and pregnancy at the baseline. Mon, 08 Jun 2015 12:02:24 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2015/06/150608120224.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2014/09/140917172736.htm People who experience migraine in middle age may be more likely to develop Parkinson’s disease, or other movement disorders later in life, research shows. Those who have migraine with aura may be at double the risk of developing Parkinson’s, according to the study. Wed, 17 Sep 2014 17:27:36 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2014/09/140917172736.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2014/03/140319093942.htm A common genetic variant associated with Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) alters the expression of a critical gene during fetal development of the brain, researchers have discovered. This leads to alterations of the developing forebrain indicating an anatomical region involved in RLS. Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS), a neurological disorder characterized by unpleasant sensations in the legs and the urge to move them, is not caused by a single genetic defect, but rather is a complex disorder influenced by many genetic and environmental components. 结婚,2014年3月19日09:39:42美国东部时间 //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2014/03/140319093942.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2014/03/140305191435.htm A nationally-recognized sleep expert has published an editorial describing Restless Legs Syndrome as a possible biomarker for underlying disease. RLS is a disorder of the nervous system. Patients with RLS have uncomfortable sensations in their legs which lead to an overwhelming urge to move them -- most often at night or whenever the patient is resting. Wed, 05 Mar 2014 19:14:35 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2014/03/140305191435.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2014/02/140213103515.htm A year-long study has found that pregabalin -- which is FDA-approved to treat nerve pain, seizures, and other conditions -- was effective in reducing symptoms of restless leg syndrome and that long-term pregabalin treatment was less likely than pramipexole -- one of several drugs that activate the dopamine neurotransmission system and are FDA approved for RLS treatment -- to cause worsening of symptoms. Thu, 13 Feb 2014 10:35:15 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2014/02/140213103515.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2013/06/130612162259.htm Men who experience restless legs syndrome (RLS) may have a higher risk of dying earlier, according to new research. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:22:59 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2013/06/130612162259.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2013/06/130606223248.htm A protein profile of people with restless leg syndrome (RLS) identifies factors behind disrupted sleep, cardiovascular dysfunction and pain, according to new research. The research gives insights into the disorder, and could be useful in the development of new treatments. Thu, 06 Jun 2013 22:32:48 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2013/06/130606223248.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2013/05/130507134600.htm Researchers believe they may have discovered an explanation for the sleepless nights associated with restless legs syndrome, a symptom that persists even when the disruptive, overwhelming nocturnal urge to move the legs is treated successfully with medication. Tue, 07 May 2013 13:46:00 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2013/05/130507134600.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2012/05/120531135635.htm When flies are made to lose a gene with links to Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS), they suffer the same sleep disturbances and restlessness that human patients do. The findings strongly suggest a genetic basis for RLS, a condition in which patients complain of an irresistible urge to move that gets worse as they try to rest. Thu, 31 May 2012 13:56:35 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2012/05/120531135635.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2011/11/111109161246.htm People with Parkinson's disease may be more likely to have a movement disorder called leg motor restlessness, but not true restless legs syndrome as previous studies have suggested, according to a new study. Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:12:46 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2011/11/111109161246.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2011/10/111010173013.htm Middle-aged women with restless legs syndrome have an increased risk of hypertension. As symptoms of restless legs syndrome increase, the prevalence of high blood pressure increases. Mon, 10 Oct 2011 17:30:13 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2011/10/111010173013.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2011/07/110714191424.htm People suffering from restless legs syndrome experience unpleasant sensations in the legs at night for which the only remedy is movement. Now, scientists have identified new genetic risk factors for the disease. Carriers of these risk variants have an increased likelihood of developing RLS. Thu, 14 Jul 2011 19:14:24 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2011/07/110714191424.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2010/12/101206161724.htm Women with transient restless legs syndrome (RLS) during pregnancy appear to be at a higher risk of developing a chronic form of RLS later in life or have the same symptoms during future pregnancies, according to new research. RLS is a sleep-related motor disorder that causes an unpleasant feeling in the legs. The condition generally worsens during rest at night and improves with movement. Mon, 06 Dec 2010 16:17:24 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2010/12/101206161724.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2010/12/101206135718.htm A drug prescribed for Parkinson's disease may also treat restless leg syndrome without the adverse side effects of current therapies, researchers say. Mon, 06 Dec 2010 13:57:18 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2010/12/101206135718.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2010/10/101015091454.htm A new study finds that adults with fibromyalgia had a much higher prevalence and risk of restless legs syndrome than healthy controls. The study suggests that treating RLS may improve sleep and quality of life in people with fibromyalgia. Fri, 15 Oct 2010 09:14:54 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2010/10/101015091454.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2010/05/100510161302.htm 不宁腿综合症,导致一个irresistible desire to move legs, appears to be a hereditary condition that's more prominent among French Canadian women and may be caused by a combination of genetic influences and environmental effects. According to a large-scale study, siblings of people affected by restless legs syndrome are three and a half times more likely to develop the disease. Mon, 10 May 2010 16:13:02 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2010/05/100510161302.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2010/01/100101011830.htm A new study shows that erectile dysfunction was more common in older men with restless leg syndrome (RLS) than in those without RLS, and the magnitude of this association increased with a higher frequency of RLS symptoms. Fri, 01 Jan 2010 01:18:30 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2010/01/100101011830.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2009/11/091102171215.htm New research shows that Caucasian women may suffer from restless legs syndrome, a sleep disorder characterized by the strong urge to move the legs, up to four times more than African-American women. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:12:15 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2009/11/091102171215.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2009/07/090721144635.htm Scientists have found what they believe is the first mutated gene linked to restless legs syndrome, a common neurologic disorder. Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:46:35 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2009/07/090721144635.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2009/04/090429152422.htm A drug widely used to treat seizures and anxiety appears to be an effective treatment for restless legs syndrome and helps people with the disorder get a better night's sleep, according to a new study. Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:24:22 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2009/04/090429152422.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2009/04/090406192224.htm A new study shows both obesity and a large belly appear to increase the risk of developing restless legs syndrome, a common sleep disorder characterized by an irresistible urge to move your legs. Mon, 06 Apr 2009 19:22:24 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2009/04/090406192224.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2009/02/090203162336.htm In 2005, a woman who had trouble sleeping asked for help from a sleep disorders specialist and was diagnosed with restless legs syndrome. This common neurologic disorder interrupts sleep because of unpleasant sensations in the legs at rest, especially in the evening, that are temporarily relieved by movement. Tue, 03 Feb 2009 16:23:36 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2009/02/090203162336.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2009/02/090201094114.htm A new study shows that the elevation in estradiol levels that occurs during pregnancy is more pronounced in pregnant women with restless legs syndrome than in controls. Sun, 01 Feb 2009 09:41:14 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2009/02/090201094114.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2008/12/081216115010.htm Persistent imminent orgasms in women are associated with restless legs and overactive bladder. Scientists studied 18 Dutch women with Persistent Sexual Arousal Syndrome. Women affected by this rare and mysterious syndrome experience persistent genital sensations as if they are continuously on the verge of an orgasm. According to one of the researchers PSAS is a genital form of restless legs. Tue, 16 Dec 2008 11:50:10 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2008/12/081216115010.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2007/12/071231164206.htm People with restless legs syndrome are twice as likely to have a stroke or heart disease compared to people without RLS, and the risk is greatest in those with the most frequent and severe symptoms, according to new research. Mon, 31 Dec 2007 16:42:06 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2007/12/071231164206.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2007/08/070822164653.htm Restless legs syndrome is a common problem in children 8 years of age and older in the United States and the United Kingdom, according to a new report. Nearly 2 percent of children aged 8 to 17 are affected, and a significant proportion of those experience moderate to severe symptoms, including sleep disturbance and negative moods. Wed, 22 Aug 2007 16:46:53 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2007/08/070822164653.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2007/07/070719115639.htm Anybody who suffers from restless legs syndrome (RLS) is bothered by unpleasant sensations in the legs at night, the only remedy for which is moving. It has always been completely unclear what triggers this condition. Scientists have finally identified sequence variants in the genome, which are more frequent in RLS patients than in the normal population. For the first time ever this allowed insights into the underlying cause of this disease. Thu, 19 Jul 2007 11:56:39 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2007/07/070719115639.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2007/07/070719011318.htm Researchers have identified the first gene associated with Restless Legs Syndrome, a common sleep disorder affecting tens of millions of people worldwide. Restless legs syndrome is a condition that produces an intense, often irresistible urge to move the legs and is a major cause of insomnia and sleep disruption. Thu, 19 Jul 2007 01:13:18 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2007/07/070719011318.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2007/06/070612115822.htm Researchers has found evidence that people suffering from moderate to severe cases of restless legs syndrome are at significantly increased risk for developing hypertension. Tue, 12 Jun 2007 11:58:22 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2007/06/070612115822.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2007/04/070409164943.htm People with restless legs syndrome (RLS), especially the elderly, may be at an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease, according to a recent study. Mon, 09 Apr 2007 16:49:43 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2007/04/070409164943.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2007/02/070208222800.htm A new Mayo Clinic study is the first to describe this compulsive gambling in RLS patients who are being treated with medications that stimulate dopamine receptors in the brain. The Mayo Clinic report appeared in the January 23 issue of Neurology. Thu, 08 Feb 2007 22:28:00 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2007/02/070208222800.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2006/12/061221073454.htm Newly approved medications for restless leg syndrome may only be effective for a time, suggest movement disorder neurologists from the University of Rochester Medical Center. If taken too long, in some cases the drugs can actually backfire, causing symptoms to worsen. Rochester specials suggest that treatment that rotates through different types of medications may be needed for many patients. Thu, 21 Dec 2006 07:34:54 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2006/12/061221073454.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2005/10/051031132243.htm Adults with restless legs syndrome (RLS), a common debilitating condition, may be affected physically, mentally, and socially by their disease, shows a new study presented at CHEST 2005, the 71st annual international scientific assembly of the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP). Mon, 31 Oct 2005 13:22:43 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2005/10/051031132243.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2005/04/050420091807.htm A new study confirmed that a gene associated with restless legs syndrome (RLS) susceptibility is located on chromosome 12q and and also suggests that at least one other gene may be involved in restless leg syndrome, according to an article in the April issue of the Archives of Neurology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. Wed, 20 Apr 2005 09:18:07 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2005/04/050420091807.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2005/01/050104113419.htm A new Mayo Clinic study has for the first time established rates of restless legs syndrome in children, finding that almost 6 percent of children seen in Mayo's sleep clinic have the disease. The study, published in this month's issue of Annals of Neurology, also notes that the most common risk factors for the disease in kids are family history of restless legs syndrome and iron deficiency. Tue, 04 Jan 2005 11:34:19 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2005/01/050104113419.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2004/10/041030152446.htm Iron-deficient cells in the brain are mixing up central nervous system signals to the legs and arms causing the irresistible urges to move and creepy-crawly sensations that characterize restless legs syndrome (RLS), a Penn State College of Medicine study reports. Sat, 30 Oct 2004 15:24:46 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2004/10/041030152446.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2004/09/040916103524.htm A University of Alberta researcher has discovered a potential breakthrough for premature ejaculation--the most common sexual dysfunction in men--with a drug usually used to treat bi-polar or anxiety disorder. Thu, 16 Sep 2004 10:35:24 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2004/09/040916103524.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2004/04/040427055805.htm Pergolide, a drug commonly used to treat Parkinson's disease symptoms, has recently been shown to be effective in treating restless legs syndrome. Tue, 27 Apr 2004 05:58:05 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2004/04/040427055805.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2003/06/030606080610.htm Restless legs syndrome (RLS) may sound like something right out of a 1950s horror flick. And for some sufferers, it is. This affliction causes an irresistible urge to move the legs often accompanied by creepy-crawly sensations in the legs. The sensations are only relieved by movement, and become worse as the sun goes down. Night after night this sleeplessness occurs for the millions who suffer with RLS and their partners. Fri, 06 Jun 2003 08:06:10 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2003/06/030606080610.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2002/11/021126073328.htm 一种抗癫痫药物通常用于控制eizures and neuropathic pain may reduce symptoms among those who suffer from restless legs syndrome (RLS), a movement disorder that affects up to 10 percent of the population. Tue, 26 Nov 2002 07:33:28 EST //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2002/11/021126073328.htm //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2001/05/010508082849.htm Adults who have restless legs syndrome are more likely to also have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) than adults who don't have the sleep disorder, according to research presented during the American Academy of Neurology’s 53rd Annual Meeting in Philadelphia. Tue, 08 May 2001 08:28:49 EDT //www.koonmotors.com/releases/2001/05/010508082849.htm