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Article: Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) Foundation is the Preeminent Source of Unbiased, Research Based Information on RLS.
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- June 22, 2005
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ROCHESTER, Minn., June 22 /PRNewswire/ -- As a medical or health issues writer or editor, you may be interested in Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS), particularly now that the FDA has approved a drug for treatment of RLS. An estimated 10% of the U.S. population has RLS, yet many people suffer for years from misdiagnosis or lack of diagnosis. RLS is a seriously disruptive condition that affects sleep, health, and productivity.
RLS is a neurological movement disorder characterized by an often-uncontrollable urge to move the legs and painful and distressing sensations in the legs. These sensations often occur during rest and can be temporarily relieved through ...