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General
Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Inside: Detailed information on RLS symptoms, possible causes and available treatment options.
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Guide to Living with RLS
Inside: Detailed information on RLS symptoms, possible causes and available treatment options.
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RLS Patient Symptom Diary
Inside: Track daily symptoms, then share with your healthcare provider to help aid a proper diagnosis.
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Your First Doctor Visit for RLS
Inside: Things to consider when preparing to meet with a doctor for symptoms related to RLS.
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Coping Methods for RLS
Inside: Tips for coping with common RLS symptoms at home, at work and while traveling.
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Medical Alert Card
Inside: This is a card with basic medical information you can carry in your wallet in case of an emergency.
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RLS Special Accommodations Card
Inside: Explanation of RLS with request for accommodations such as aisle seating, allowances to move about when necessary.
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Specific
Augmentation: Diagnosis and Treatment
Inside: The signs, causes and treatment of augmentation, a common issue associated with dopaminergic RLS treatment.
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Medication Withdrawal after Augmentation
Inside: This is an outline of the process you might expect after augmentation in order to discontinue dopamine agonist medications.
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RLS Triggers
Inside: Advice on identifying and avoiding common RLS triggers.
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RLS Mimics
Inside: This article discusses several other medical conditions that may produce symptoms similar to RLS.
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Medications for RLS
Inside: Answers to frequently asked questions about the medication options to manage RLS.
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Drug Holiday and RLS
Inside: Learn more about the benefits and what to expect when discontinuing a therapeutic medication for a short period of time.
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Surgery and RLS for the Patient
Inside: Special considerations for RLS patients preparing to undergo surgery.
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Hospitalization Checklist for the Patient with RLS
Inside: A checklist of things to consider before entering the hospital for testing or surgery.
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Can an Active Lifestyle Prevent or Improve RLS Symptoms?
Inside: Advice on how to incorporate physical activity into your daily life.
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Pain & RLS
Inside: Information to help understand the link between RLS and pain.
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Depression & RLS
Inside: Special considerations in treating depression in the patient with RLS.
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Understanding the Relationship Between Iron & RLS
Inside: An overview of the importance of iron and the relationship with RLS.
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RLS Research Opportunities
Inside: Important details for those interested in brain donation, participation in a clinical trial, and where to find more information.
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Healthcare and Your Child with RLS
Inside: Guidance for parents whose child is diagnosed with RLS.
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RLS and Periodic Limb Movements in Sleep (PLMS)
Inside: PLMS occurs in up to 90 percent of people who have RLS. Find out what it is and understand the significance.
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Complementary and Alternative RLS Medications
Inside: Find out the alternative options available to help improve your sleep and well-being.
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Aging and RLS
Inside: Learn about the challenges that aging adds to RLS.
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Research Grant Summary
Inside: Learn more about the program and priority research areas for RLS.
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Children & Teens
RLS & Teens
Inside: A guide to help teens with RLS take control of their lives as they transition into adulthood.
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RLS & Kids
Inside: A guide for parents and their young children diagnosed with RLS.
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For Healthcare Providers
2021 RLS Medical Bulletin
Inside: Our current comprehensive bulletin providing the latest information for the care and management of RLS patients.
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Pregnancy and RLS
Inside: Vital considerations in the care and treatment of the pregnant woman with RLS.
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RLS and PLMD in Children and Adolescents
Inside: Experts weigh in on RLS and Periodic Limb Movement Disorder in children and adolescents.
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Depression & RLS
Inside: Special considerations in treating depression in the patient with RLS.
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Surgery and RLS
Inside: Special considerations for the surgical team in the care and treatment of the patient with RLS.
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