Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is a unique and relatively common sleep disorder that quietly affects the sleep of 15% of individuals (by some generous accounts). Despite its initial description dating back to 1672, it still remains somewhat of a mystery--suffered miserably by many but often missed as a sleep diagnosis. In this episode, we will:

• learn the unusual history of the multiple 'discoveries' of RLS
• give an overview of the symptoms of RLS and the varied ways in which they are described and experienced
• dissect the diagnostic criteria of RLS
• differentiate primary RLS from secondary RLS
• list the risk factors for RLS including low iron, pregnancy, and certain medications
• discuss the treatments (both medicinal and non) of RLS including weighted blankets

Produced by: Maeve Winter

Music by: Dr. Abhinav Singh (@sleep_vigilante), all rights reserved

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