DEAR DR. ROACH: Would you discuss causes of nocturnal leg cramps? I have exhausted all of the common remedies without success. — R.S., M.D. ANSWER: Leg cramps are common. They begin suddenly and ...

For millions of people a good night’s sleep is hard to come by, due to a condition that many suffer with, Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS). Dr. Mark Buchfuhrer, Medical Director of the Southern California ...

You’re desperately trying to doze off, but your legs didn’t get the memo—they’re achy and uncomfortable, and you feel like you can’t keep them still. If that sounds familiar, you may be dealing with ...

Scientists have discovered genetic clues to the cause of restless leg syndrome, a condition common among older adults. The discovery could help identify those individuals at greatest risk of the ...

If you've ever felt an irresistible urge to move your legs at night-that tingling sensation that won't quit-you're not alone. Restless legs syndrome affects millions of women, and the good news? There ...

Spinal anesthesia doesn’t cause or worsen restless leg syndrome, according to a new study published as a letter to the editor in the Nov. 20 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine. The study ...

Dear Doctor: I am 56 and in menopause. A couple of months ago, I started having severe restless leg syndrome, which even included my arms. I am now taking ropinirole before bed every night -- I also ...

The use of machine learning approaches by combining genetic and nongenetic information may help predict the risk for restless leg syndrome (RLS). Targets for drug development, the casual association ...