Restless legs syndrome is associated with long-COVID in women

Weinstock, Leonard B.; Brook, Jill B; Walters, Arthur S.; Goris, Ashleigh J.; Afrin, Lawrence B.; Molderings, Gerhard J.

doi:10.5664/jcsm.9898

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“…Since the virus can affect neurons in the hypothalamus, it is reasonable to hypothesize that COVID-19 may act as a triggering factor leading to narcolepsy [ 41 ]. With regard to RLS, in a cross-sectional study, the prevalence of RLS was higher in long COVID-19 female patients compared to uninfected females, indicating that post-infection immunological processes predispose to this situation [ 42 ]. Furthermore, Liu et al demonstrated that COVID-19 patients had higher prevalence of dream-enactment behaviors (DEB) and DEB was positively associated with COVID-19 severity, concluding that more studies are needed to shed light on potential neurodegenerative role of COVID-19 [ 43 ].…”

Section: Sleep Disorders In Covid-19 Patientsmentioning

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Sleep During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Kotoulas

Vettas

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Curr Psychiatry Rep

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Purpose of Review We reviewed current evidence on the impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on sleep of different populations. Recent Findings Several studies demonstrated that sleep deprivation may cause immune system dysregulation, which deteriorates the course of COVID-19. The increased prevalence of sleep disorders among COVID-19 patients has been associated with more severe disease and worse clinical outcomes. Healthcare workers who were subjected to atypical workload and more nightshifts developed sleep disorders which associated with work-related errors and COVID-19 infection susceptibility. In general population, circadian misalignment and excessive stressors impaired sleep quality. Summary Sleep dysfunction has been recorded due to the pandemic. It is essential to implement interventions in order to alleviate pandemic-related sleep disorders. Telemedicine, cognitive behavioral therapy, and sleep hygiene practices appear to be helpful. Psychotropic medication should be cautiously administered, while other pharmacological agents, such as melatonin, have shown promising results.

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Section: Sleep Disorders In Covid-19 Patientsmentioning

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Sleep During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Papagiouvanni

Kotoulas

Vettas

et al. 2022

Curr Psychiatry Rep

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“…However, a hypothesis has been raised about the possibility of an association between RLS development and the postinfectious immune response after COVID-19 ( 16 ). A cross-sectional survey that investigated the change in RLS prevalence pre- and post-COVID-19 in women with long-COVID symptoms reported an increased prevalence of RLS from 5.7 to 14.8% before and after long COVID symptoms, respectively ( 8 ). The possible relationship between increased RLS prevalence and the COVID-19 vaccination may also be considered.…”

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“…RLS, restless legs syndrome. from 5.7 to 14.8% before and after long COVID symptoms, respectively (8). The possible relationship between increased RLS prevalence and the COVID-19 vaccination may also be considered.…”

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“…Considering that RLS is closely related to insomnia, depression, and anxiety ( 6 , 7 ), it is also necessary to suppose that the COVID-19 pandemic affected the prevalence of RLS. In a cross-sectional survey of women with long COVID-19 at both current and pre-COVID time points, the prevalence of RLS also increased after COVID-19 compared with before COVID-19 ( 8 ). Furthermore, a longitudinal observational study reported increased RLS severity during the early period of the COVID-19 pandemic ( 9 ).…”

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Prevalence of restless legs syndrome during the 2019 coronavirus disease pandemic in South Korea: A nationwide cross-sectional population-based study

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BackgroundThe 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has been associated with a significant increase in sleep disorders. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of restless leg syndrome (RLS) and the effect of COVID-19 on RLS during the pandemic in Korea.MethodsThe National Sleep Survey of South Korea 2022 was employed in this study. This study was a large population-based web survey using a structural questionnaire of a four thousand representative sample of individuals aged 20–69 years in Korea. The survey was conducted between January 2022 and February 2022 during the COVID-19 pandemic. RLS was diagnosed using the Korean version of the paradigm of questions for epidemiological studies of RLS. Chronic persistent RLS was defined for individuals with RLS symptoms at least twice a week.ResultsSix hundred forty-nine (16.2%) and 172 (4.3%) patients were classified as having RLS and chronic persistent RLS, respectively. Female sex, being employed, the presence of COVID-19 vaccine-related adverse events, decreased sleep duration, the presence of EDS, and current treatment for insomnia were significantly associated with chronic persistent RLS.ConclusionDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, the prevalence of RLS and chronic persistent RLS in the adult Korean population was higher than that reported in previous studies.

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“…für die Pandemiezeit, die erforderlichen Hygienemaßnahmen sowie Abstandsregelungen einzuhalten. In einer neuen Untersuchung von Weinstock und Kollegen zeigt sich, dass die Prävalenz des RLS bei Patientinnen mit Long-COVID signifikant ansteigt [ 30 ]. Hier gilt zu klären, inwiefern postinfektiöse immunologische Mechanismen bei der Entstehung von RLS-Symptomen von Bedeutung sind.…”

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2022

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Im vorliegenden Überblick wird der Zusammenhang zwischen der Schlaflänge, der Schlafqualität, dem Immunsystem und einer SARS-CoV-2-Infektion aufgezeigt. Kurzer und/oder schlechter Schlaf kann einen Einfluss auf das Entstehen einer Infektion sowie deren Verlauf haben. Ebenso können eine SARS-CoV-2-Infektion sowie die pandemiebedingten Umstände den Schlaf negativ beeinflussen. Dabei nimmt insbesondere die Schlafqualität ab. Die Pandemie hat somit das Potenzial, Schlafstörungen auszulösen, zu verstärken und/oder aufrechtzuerhalten. Diese Befunde haben insofern Relevanz, als nur ein ausreichender und erholsamer Schlaf das Immunsystem stärkt und protektiv bezüglich einer Infektion und ihres Verlaufs wirken kann. Die Pandemie stellt somit eine weitere Herausforderung für die Schlafmedizin dar und bietet gleichzeitig die Chance, die Bedeutung des Schlafs für die Gesundheit und den Krankheitsverlauf zu vermitteln.

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Restless legs syndrome is associated with long-COVID in women

Cited by 19 publications

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Sleep During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Prevalence of restless legs syndrome during the 2019 coronavirus disease pandemic in South Korea: A nationwide cross-sectional population-based study

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