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Navigating life with restless legs syndrome / Andrew R. Spector.

Summary:

"Restless legs syndrome, also known as RLS, is one of the most underappreciated conditions in neurology. It might not be fatal, but it sure can make you miserable. It can completely destroy your quality of life. For some people, that means they can't enjoy a movie or a play because sitting in a theater for two hours would be insufferable. For others, traveling in a car, especially as a passenger, or on an airplane, where leg room is limited, can bring untold distress. Many people with RLS are unable to put their legs up and enjoy some television at the end of the day"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 9780197657003
ISBN: 0197657001
Physical Description: xiii, 255 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Publisher: New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2024]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

About the Brain & Life book series -- Preface -- What is RLS? -- Why me? -- What causes RLS? -- Consequences of RLS -- Iron therapy -- Treatment of RLS withouth prescription drugs -- Dopamine agonists for RLS -- Gabapentinoids for RLS -- Opioids for RLS -- Benzodiazepines for RLS -- Additional medications for RLS -- RLS in pregnancy -- RLS with other illnesses -- Periodic limb movements -- RLS in vulnerable populations -- Information for loved ones and caregivers -- Unanswered questions and the future of RLS management.