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Periodic limb movement disorder

Periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD) is a sleep disorder where the patient moves limbs involuntarily and periodically during sleep, and has symptoms or problems related to the movement. PLMD should not be confused with restless legs syndrome (RLS), which is characterized by a voluntary response to an urge to move legs due to discomfort. PLMD, on the…

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plmd sleep movements plms also diagnosis limb rls periodic restless syndrome daytime disorder movement legs symptoms leg found people patient

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Periodic limb movement disorderSpecialtyNeurophysiology1.00infobox
Parkinson's disease or narcolepsyinstance ofbut in many cases the patient also has other medical problems0.80text
tricyclic antidepressants or SSRIsinstance ofAs PLMs tend to be exacerbated by medications0.80text
it should be taken into account while choosing appropriate treatment for comorbid conditionsinstance ofAs PLMs tend to be exacerbated by medications0.80text
co-careldopainstance ofOther dopaminergic agents0.80text
co-beneldopainstance ofOther dopaminergic agents0.80text
pergolideinstance ofOther dopaminergic agents0.80text
or lisuride may also be usedinstance ofOther dopaminergic agents0.80text

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