Outcome of restless legs severity after continuous positive air pressure (CPAP) treatment in patients affected by the association of RLS and obstructive sleep apneas

Rodrigues, Raimundo Nonato; Rodrigues, Aída Alexandra Alvim de Abreu e Silva; Pratesi, Riccardo; Krieger, J

doi:10.1016/j.sleep.2005.06.009

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“…However, all women should be counseled to avoid alcohol and tobacco during pregnancy because of other harmful effects to the mother, fetus, and newborn. Treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is warranted for the potential aggravation of RLS/WED by OSA [67], as well as for other suspected adverse consequences of untreated OSA during pregnancy [68].…”

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Consensus clinical practice guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of restless legs syndrome/Willis-Ekbom disease during pregnancy and lactation

Picchietti¹,

Hensley²,

Bainbridge³

et al. 2015

Sleep Medicine Reviews

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Section: Nonpharmacologic Treatmentsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Consensus clinical practice guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of restless legs syndrome/Willis-Ekbom disease during pregnancy and lactation

Picchietti¹,

Hensley²,

Bainbridge³

et al. 2015

Sleep Medicine Reviews

139

106

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“…18 Sleep apnea, which is highly prevalent in late pregnancy, is also known to exacerbate and trigger RLS. 19 Fetal growth and consequent stretch/ compression of the nerve roots have been suggested as a potential contributing factor for RLS during pregnancy. In addition, water retention in the legs was postulated to be a trigger for the symptoms.…”

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Restless Legs Syndrome/Willis-Ekbom Disease and Pregnancy

Prosperetti

Manconi

2015

Sleep Medicine Clinics

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“…Delgado Rodrigues et al . reported that RLS showed a favorable response to continuous positive airway pressure treatment in patients with OSAS and RLS [22]. Polysomnography is recommended for patients when a sleep center is charged by a neurologist with ruling out sleep apnea.…”

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Diseases in Patients Coming to a Sleep Center with Symptoms Related to Restless Legs Syndrome

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Study ObjectiveTo explore the profile of patients who visit a sleep center with symptoms that fulfill the four essential criteria for restless legs syndrome (RLS).DesignA prospective study.SettingOutpatients from one sleep disorders clinic in Taiwan.Participants1,200 consecutive patients visit sleep disorders clinic with any sleep complaints.InterventionsAfter completing a history and physical examination, all participants answered the RLS questionnaire. Subjects who fulfilled the four essential criteria for RLS were referred to a special clinic. A work-up including blood tests, polysomnography, and specialized neurological tests etc. was performed to make the final diagnosis.Measurements and ResultsA total of 1,185 participants were enrolled, and, of these, 131(11.1%) fulfilled the four essential criteria for RLS, and 121 completed the supplemental work-up. Their mean age was 47.6±13.3 and 52.9% were male. Insomnia and snoring were the most common chief complaints. Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome and other diseases were found in 103 patients. Only 18 (14.9%) patients had no comorbid condition and were diagnosed with primary RLS.ConclusionsSymptoms of RLS are common in patients with sleep complaints. Even in a sleep clinic, using a questionnaire approach for identification of RLS has a low positive predictive value. Clinicians should pay attention to the limitations of the 4-item questionnaire in diagnosis of RLS and also the importance of a careful differential diagnosis to identify possible secondary causes of RLS.

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Outcome of restless legs severity after continuous positive air pressure (CPAP) treatment in patients affected by the association of RLS and obstructive sleep apneas

Cited by 43 publications

References 24 publications

Consensus clinical practice guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of restless legs syndrome/Willis-Ekbom disease during pregnancy and lactation

Consensus clinical practice guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of restless legs syndrome/Willis-Ekbom disease during pregnancy and lactation

Restless Legs Syndrome/Willis-Ekbom Disease and Pregnancy

Diseases in Patients Coming to a Sleep Center with Symptoms Related to Restless Legs Syndrome

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