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PLMD/RLS Causes

The causes of Periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD) and restless legs syndrome (RLS) are unknown. The vast majority of PLMD and RLS cases occur independently of other disease processes. It is certain that these conditions often cause insomnia, and some research shows that they might also be caused by other sleep disturbances. This is not likely, however, as PLMD and RLS have not been found to a significant degree in most cases of sleep apnea, which seems to precipitate many secondary consequences of sleep disturbance.

There are many conditions that have been associated with PLMD and RLS, including:

Certain medications may also induce RLS and PLMD, including lithium and antidepressants. Withdrawal from other medications, including anticonvulsants, benzodiazepines, and barbiturates may also induce RLS and PLMD.


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    Original Date of Publication: 01 Dec 2000
    Reviewed by: Stanley J. Swierzewski, III, M.D.
    Last Reviewed: 04 Dec 2007

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