Causes and Triggers of Restless Legs Syndrome

Rheumatoid Arthritis

RLS may be present in around 30 percent of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). While RLS is considered a neurological condition, its role in sleep deprivation and the subsequent effects on the the body’s response to inflammation may help explain the link to RA.

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November 21, 2013

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July 1, 2014