This disorder prevents sleeping well at night, due to incontrollable movements of the legs. Periodic Limb Movement Disorder (PLMD) also known as Periodic Limb Movements in Sleep (PLMS) which involves short intermittent limb jerks during sleep, is included in this category at this time.
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- Restless Legs Syndrome and Leg Cramps in Fibromyalgia Syndrome British Medical Journal article, 1996: a controlled study.
- Molly z.'s Sleep Disorders - About PLMD Personal experience with Periodic Limb Movement Disorder, symptoms and treatment. Some sleep disorders information, personal opinions, frequently asked questions, forum and a sleep poll.
- MedicineNet: Restless Leg Syndrome Includes causes, mimicking conditions, and treatments.
- Sleepdoctor The commentary of a sleep specialist.
- Restless Legs Syndrome Fact Sheet A publication prepared by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
- NHS Choices: Restless Legs Syndrome Provides information on this condition that causes uncomfortable sensations in the legs. Includes a short video and details of symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
- EverydayHealth - Restless Leg Syndrome Center Contains information on how to treat, diagnose, and live with RLS and connect with others in blogs and forums.
- Restless Leg Syndrome Organization Provides helpful information for sufferers and their friends and families.
- Washington University Physicians: Restless Legs Syndrome Answers commonly asked questions about this condition as well as a few comments about Periodic Limb Movement Disorder.
- Mayo Clinic: Restless Legs Syndrome Learn the signs, symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment.
- Ohio Sleep Medicine Institute Sleep clinic with links and information for sufferers of Restless Legs Syndrome, Periodic Limb Movement Disorder, Sleep Apnea, Narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.