Restless legs syndrome: Study raises hope for better drugs

John Hopkins researchers may have discovered why insomnia persists in patients with restless legs syndrome (RLS), despite successful treatment of the condition.� People with restless legs syndrome, sometimes called "jimmy legs,"�have an uncontrollable urge to move their legs. The condition varies in severity and can be painful, distressing and�interrupt daily activities as well as disturb sleep.� In spite of effective drugs to relieve RLS, studies have shown that they do not improve sleep outcomes and only treat the restless legs.� A research team led by Dr...
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