People with multiple sclerosis (MS) may be about twice as likely to develop restless legs syndrome (RLS) compared with individuals without the neurological disease, according to a new study conducted in Spain. The study analysed 440 people with MS receiving treatment at a Spanish hospital and compared them with 241 individuals without the disease who…
Category: RLS
Iron Over Dopamine? Restless Legs Syndrome Guidelines Revamp
To reduce the risk for complications, the use of dopaminergic agonists in the treatment of severe restless legs syndrome (RLS) has become less common. RLS is characterised by an irresistible urge to move the legs, often accompanied by unpleasant sensations such as itching, tingling, or electric paresthesia, which typically affect the lower limbs. It affects…
