Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism
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Semin. Arthritis Rheum. · Aug 2008
Restless legs syndrome: a common disorder in patients with rheumatologic conditions.
To review the symptoms, differential diagnosis, and treatment of the restless legs syndrome (RLS), and its relevance within rheumatologic practice. ⋯ The clinical diagnosis of RLS is based on 4 essential diagnostic criteria related to the urge to move that characterizes this disorder. Beyond good sleep hygiene and behavioral measures, dopaminergic agents are first-line treatments for primary RLS. Anticonvulsants, opioids, and sedative/hypnotics may also have a role in management.