Increased frequency and severity of restless legs syndrome in patients with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder

Highlights • The frequency and severity of RLS were significantly higher in NMOSD patients than in healthy controls. • NMOSD patients with RLS had a longer disease duration and more severe disability than those without RLS. • This study elucidated the importance of considering RLS in patients with N...

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Published in:Sleep medicine 2016-01, Vol.17, p.121-123
Main Authors: Hyun, Jae-Won, Kim, Su-Hyun, Jeong, In Hye, Joung, AeRan, Kim, Ji-Hee, Cho, Hyo Jin, Kim, Jee Hyun, Kim, Ho Jin
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Fatigue - etiology
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Neurology
Neuromyelitis Optica - complications
Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder
Restless legs syndrome
Restless Legs Syndrome - complications
Risk Factors
Severity of Illness Index
Sex Factors
Sleep Medicine
Surveys and Questionnaires
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Summary:Highlights • The frequency and severity of RLS were significantly higher in NMOSD patients than in healthy controls. • NMOSD patients with RLS had a longer disease duration and more severe disability than those without RLS. • This study elucidated the importance of considering RLS in patients with NMOSD.
ISSN:1389-9457
1878-5506
DOI:10.1016/j.sleep.2015.08.023