“Restless legs syndrome (RLS), also called Willis-Ekbom Disease, causes unpleasant or uncomfortable sensations in the legs and an irresistible urge to move them”.1
Umbrella
What may the Restless Legs Syndrome Umbrella include?
Depending on the Source (DotS) this Umbrella may include:
- Ekbom syndrome
- Ekbom’s syndrome
- Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)
- Restless Legs Syndrome/Willis-Ekbom Disease (RLS/WED)
- Willis-Ekbom Disease
Definition
What is restless legs syndrome (RLS)?
DotS the definition of RLS may vary. The (United States) National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke’s (NINDS) definition is:
The (Australian) Brain Foundation and Headache Australia’s definition is:
Signs and Symptoms
What are common signs and symptoms of RLS?
In Restless Legs Syndrome Fact Sheet: What Are Common Signs and Symptoms of Restless Legs? the NINDS explain:
PLMS and PLMW
What are Periodic Limb Movements of Sleep (PLMS) and Periodic Limb Movements of Wakefulness (PLMW)?
DotS the definition of PLMS and PLMW may vary.In Restless Legs Syndrome: Description the (United States) Genetics Home Reference definitions are:
Common or Not
How common is RLS?
In Restless Legs Syndrome Fact Sheet: What Is Restless Legs Syndrome? the NINDS explain:
Menopause and RLS
Is there an association between menopause and RLS?
In Menopause and Insomnia: Causes – Restless Legs Syndrome the (British) Women’s Health Concern explain:
Look for A Pattern
How may I Look for A Pattern with RLS?
In RLS Monitor the (United Kingdom) RLS-UK elaborate on:
In Symptoms & Diagnosis: RLS Symptom Diary the (United States) Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation elaborate on:
Health Care Provider
What if I thinks I have RLS?
If you think you have RLS, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this. Together you can discuss your options and if required, agree on who may be the most appropriate health care provider to help you.
In Restless Legs Syndrome: Symptoms & Causes – Overview: When To See A Doctor the (United States) Mayo Clinic encourage us to seek help:
Health Topics A-Z
Where may I find Health Topics related to Restless Legs Syndrome?
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Links
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Links
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- About RLS
- About RLS: Who Can Get Restless Legs Syndrome?
- Brain Foundation and Its Division Headache Australia
- Depression and RLS
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Genetics Home Reference
- Helpful Links
- Lifestyle
- Living With RLS
- Living With Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)
- Managing Augmentation
- Mayo Clinic Q and A: Understanding Restless Legs Syndrome
- Medications
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Know the Science: How Medications and Supplements Can Interact
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Natural Doesn’t Necessarily Mean Safer, or Better
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Relaxation Techniques for Health
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke [United States]
- PLMD: Do Your Limb’s ‘Jerk’ and Move Involuntary?
- RLS Monitor
- Restless Legs
- Restless Legs Syndrome
- Restless Legs Syndrome
- Restless Legs Syndrome
- Restless Legs Syndrome
- Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)
- Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)
- Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) Diagnosis
- Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) Symptoms
- Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) Treatment
- Restless Legs Syndrome Fact Sheet
- Restless Legs Syndrome Fact Sheet: What Causes Restless Legs Syndrome?
- Restless Legs Syndrome Information Page
- Restless Legs Syndrome Information Page: Treatment
- Restless Legs Syndrome: Diagnosis & Treatment
- Restless Legs Syndrome: Inheritance
- Rls-uk.org [Restless Legs Syndrome-UK [United Kingdom]]
- Rls.org [Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation, United States]
- Ropinirole HCL
- September Is RSL Awareness Month
- Symptoms & Diagnosis
- Symptoms & Diagnosis: Symptom Diary
- Symptoms & Diagnosis: What Is Augmentation? [+ Video: RLS and Augmentation]
- Understanding RLS
- What Is RLS?
Sources
Where may I find the Sources quoted?
You may find the Sources quoted at:
Sources
- Restless Legs Syndrome Fact Sheet: What Is Restless Legs Syndrome? Date Last Modified: 17 March 2020. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke https://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/patient-caregiver-education/fact-sheets/restless-legs-syndrome-fact-sheet Accessed: 23 October 2020
- Restless Legs Syndrome Fact Sheet: What Is Restless Legs Syndrome? Date Last Modified: 17 March 2020. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke https://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/patient-caregiver-education/fact-sheets/restless-legs-syndrome-fact-sheet Accessed: 23 October 2020
- Restless Legs Syndrome Description. Brain Foundation and Headache Australia https://brainfoundation.org.au/disorders/restless-legs-syndrome/ Accessed: 23 October 2020
- Restless Legs Syndrome Fact Sheet: What Are Common Signs and Symptoms of Restless Legs? Date Last Modified: 17 March 2020. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke https://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/patient-caregiver-education/fact-sheets/restless-legs-syndrome-fact-sheet Accessed: 23 October 2020
- Restless Legs Syndrome. Page Last Updated on: 18 September 2020. Page Last Reviewed: 01 May 2018. Published: 09 June 2020. Genetics Home Reference https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/restless-legs-syndrome/ Accessed: 23 October 2020
- Restless Legs Syndrome Fact Sheet: What Is Restless Legs Syndrome? Date Last Modified: 17 March 2020. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke https://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/patient-caregiver-education/fact-sheets/restless-legs-syndrome-fact-sheet Accessed: 23 October 2020
- Menopause and Insomnia: Causes – Restless Legs Syndrome. Publication: September 2018. Women’s Health Concern https://www.womens-health-concern.org/help-and-advice/factsheets/menopause-and-insomnia/ Accessed: 23 October 2020
- RLS Monitor. RLS-UK https://www.rls-uk.org/rls-monitor Accessed: 23 October 2020
- Symptoms & Diagnosis: RLS Symptom Diary. National Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation https://www.rls.org/understanding-rls/symptoms-diagnosis Accessed: 23 October 2020
- Restless Legs Syndrome: Symptoms & Causes – Overview: When To See A Doctor. 21 January 2020 https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/restless-legs-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20377168 Accessed: 23 October 2020