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Material Type: | Internet resource |
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Document Type: | Book, Internet Resource |
All Authors / Contributors: |
Mark J Buchfuhrer; Wayne A Hening; Clete Anthony Kushida; Ann E Battenfield; Karla M Dzienkowski |
ISBN: | 1932603573 9781932603576 |
OCLC Number: | 71004257 |
Notes: | Includes index. |
Description: | xvii, 255 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. |
Contents: | What Are Restless Legs Syndrome and Periodic Limb Movement Disorder? -- How Is Restless Legs Syndrome Diagnosed? -- Who Gets Restless Legs Syndrome and What Causes It? -- Non-Drug Therapy and Trigger Avoidance -- Treating Intermittent Restless Legs Syndrome with Medications -- Treating Daily Restless Legs Syndrome with Medication -- Treating Refractory Restless Legs Syndrome with Medication -- Augmentation, Rebound, and Tolerance -- Treating Secondary Restless Legs Syndrome and Patients with Additional Medical Conditions -- What About Treating Periodic Limb Movement Disorder? -- Restless Legs Syndrome In Children -- The Patient s Role In Managing Restless Legs Syndrome -- Applying for Social Security Disability -- Restless Legs Syndrome and Relationships -- Finding A Physician -- The Future of Restless Legs Syndrome Treatment. |
Series Title: | AAN Press quality of life guide. |
Responsibility: | Mark J. Buchfuhrer, Wayne A. Hening, Clete A. Kushida ; with contributions from Ann. E. Battenfield, Karla M. Dzienkowski. |
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Abstract:
Explains what we know about RLS, including its causes and manifestations, and what can be done to manage it. Topics covered include causes, symptoms, and diagnosis; treatments, including drug and non-pharmacologic therapy; RLS in children; personal relationships and RLS; resources; lifestyle changes, dealing with daily activities, RLS triggers, and much more.
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From three respected leaders in their field... Restless Legs Syndrome is an important key to understanding this condition and resolving many of its problems.-- Midwest Book Review

