ABSTRACT
As discussed in the preceding chapters, restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a common condition – and is the commonest movement disorder known. In spite of its widespread occurrence and its accepted morbidity, the condition continues to be largely under-recognized within medical communities and, as such, treatment remains far from ideal, although very effective treatment strategies are available. Part of this problem may arise from the fact that RLS is not a fatal disorder and its symptoms, usually paroxysmal, if not analyzed properly may suggest a psychological morbidity. There is also a commonly mistaken perception that RLS only occurs during sleep, whereas in reality, the symptoms also occur during quiet wakefulness and during daytime.
