Restless Legs Syndrome: Coping with Your Sleepless Nights (American Academy of Neurology Press Quality of Life Guides)

Written by respected leaders in this field and sponsored by the American Academy of Neurology, Restless Legs Syndrome 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.

This indispensable guide will help millions of people to understand this condition so that they can take control of their lives and make informed decisions. It also will be a useful resource for families, caregivers, and health care providers.

Mark J. Buchfuhrer, MD , is an attending staff physician at Downey Regional Medical Center, Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital and Long Beach Community Hospital.

Wayne A. Hening, MD, PhD, is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Neurology at MDNJ-RW Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

Clete A. Kushida, MD, PhD, is the Director of the Stanford University Center for Human Sleep Research and Associate Professor, Stanford University Medical Center.