Restless Legs Syndrome Linked to Suicide, Self-Harm
Significant link persisted after excluding those with chronic conditions such as depression, insomnia.
Significant link persisted after excluding those with chronic conditions such as depression, insomnia.
Restless leg syndrome is one of the most difficult sleep disorders to manage.
Patients with migraine may exhibit higher prevalence of restless leg syndrome, fibromyalgia, and depressive symptoms compared with individuals not experiencing migraines.
Evidence shows strong support for prescribing pramipexole, rotigotine, cabergoline, or gabapentin enacarbil to treat adults with restless legs syndrome symptoms.
Patients who are sedentary, obese, or smokers have an increased risk of developing restless leg syndrome.
Restless legs syndrome and neuropathy can have similar symptoms, but they are distinct diagnoses with different treatments.