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Restless legs syndrome - myDr.com.au

Restless legs syndrome causes unpleasant sensations in the legs and an irresistible urge to move the legs, making it difficult to sleep.

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Restless Legs Syndrome - Parkinson's Australia

Discover information on restless leg syndrome, its symptoms, and its relation to Parkinson's.

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Restless legs syndrome (RLS) - Better Health Channel

Restless legs syndrome has been described as a type of cramp, soreness or a creeping, crawling feeling.

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Restless Leg Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments

Discover what restless leg syndrome is, its symptoms, and causes. Learn about treatments for restless legs, including managing RLS symptoms at night.

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Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) | Sleep Health Foundation

This is a fact sheet on Restless Leg Syndrome. RLS or Willis-Ekbom Disease, is a neurological disorder characterised by uncomfortable sensations in the legs & an uncontrollable urge to move them.

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Diabetes and Sleep | Sleep Health Foundation

This is a fact sheet about Diabetes and Sleep. Sleep disturbances for people with diabetes can include Insomnia, Obstructive Sleep Apnoea and Restless Leg Syndrome which can further impact on health.

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Magnesium, a treatment for leg cramps? - NPS MedicineWise

Quinine was once standard for leg cramps but has proved to have too many adverse effects. Is magnesium an option for patients with leg cramps?

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Leg ache - causes and symptoms - myDr.com.au

Leg ache or leg pain is a symptom with many possible causes, that may involve muscles, nerves or blood vessels.

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Periodic Limb Movements of Sleep (PLMS) | Sleep Health Foundation

This is a fact sheet about Periodic Limb Movements of Sleep. PLMS is when your legs and arms move involuntarily during sleep which can affect sleep quality of you and your partner.

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Dementia - behaviour changes - Better Health Channel

Providing a calm environment for the person with dementia can help to reduce the impact of changes to behaviour patterns.

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