What causes Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)?
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RLS is a very real illness, but its pathophysiology is not really understood. The curent thinking on the matter is that it is caused by a central nervous system problem. Stuides show a link to both sympathetic over activity and a malfunction in or lack of dopamine receptors. Some recent data also shows a link to under activity of serotonin and GABA.
Treatment is generally symptomatic.
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Personally I think it a load of BS to sell medication.RLS? Are you kidding me?
From the RLS Foundation site:
Restless Legs Syndrome is an overwhelming urge to move the legs usually caused by uncomfortable or unpleasant sensations in the legs. The sensations have the following features:
* Occur during periods of inactivity
* Become more sensitive in the evening and at night
* Are relieved by movement of the limb
* Often cause difficulty staying or falling asleep, which leads to feelings of daytime tiredness or fatigue
* May cause involuntary jerking of the limbs during sleep and sometimes during wakefulness
If you do have restless legs syndrome (RLS), you are not alone. Up to 8% of the US population may have this neurologic condition. Many people have a mild form of the disorder, but RLS severely affects the lives of millions of individuals.
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http://www.rls.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?&pid=200&srcid=178
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