By Kevin Fernando
Source Medscape
This episode was updated on June 10, 2024, to reflect the latest data and acknowledge international differences in guidelines for the treatment of restless legs syndrome.
Laura is a 34-year-old nurse who consults you in clinic because she’s waking frequently through the night with aching and jumpy legs. She often has to get out of bed to walk and stretch her legs to relieve her symptoms. As a result of this ongoing sleep disturbance, Laura feels tired all the time and is struggling to fulfill her work commitments. Laura probably has restless legs syndrome (RLS). What do we need to know about RLS in primary care?