Restless legs syndrome : coping with your sleepless nights / / Mark J. Buchfuhrer, Wayne A. Hening, Clete A. Kushida ; with contributions from Ann. E. Battenfield, Karla M. Dzienkowski

• Autore: Buchfuhrer Mark J
• Pubblicazione: New York, : Demos/AAN Press, c2007
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (279 p.)
• Disciplina: 616.8/4
• Soggetto topico: Restless legs syndrome
• Altri autori: HeningWayne A KushidaClete Anthony <1960-> BattenfieldAnn. E DzienkowskiKarla M
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Cover; Title Page; Contents; About The AAN Press Quality of Life Guides; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgments; Chapter 1. What are Restless Legs Syndrome and Periodic Limb Movement Disorder?; Chapter 2. How is Restless Legs Syndrome Diagnosed?; Chapter 3. Who Gets Restless Legs Syndrome and What Causes It?; Chapter 4. Nondrug Therapy and Trigger Avoidance; Chapter 5. Treating Intermittent Restless Legs Syndrome with Medication; Chapter 6. Treating Daily Restless Legs Syndrome with Medication; Chapter 7. Treating Refractory Restless Legs Syndrome with Medication ; Chapter 8. Augmentation, Rebound, and ToleranceChapter 9. Treating Secondary Restless Legs Syndrome and Patients with Additional Medical Problems; Chapter 10. What About Treating Periodic Limb Movement Disorder?; Chapter 11. Restless Legs Syndrome in Children; Chapter 12. The Patient's Role in managing Restless Legs Syndrome; Chapter 13. Applying for Social Security Disability; Chapter 14. Restless Legs Syndrome and Relationships; Chapter 15. Finding a Physician; Chapter 16. The Future of Restless Legs Syndrome Treatment; Resources; Glossary; List of Abbreviations; Index
• Sommario/riassunto: Written by respected leaders in this field and sponsored by the American Academy of Neurology, Restless Legs Syndrome explains what we know about RLS, including its causes and manifestations, and what can be done to manage it. Topics covered include: # Causes, symptoms, and diagnosis # Treatments, including drug and non-pharmacologic therapy # RLS in children # Personal relationships and RLS # Resources # Lifestyle changes, dealing with daily activities, RLS triggers, and much more
• Titolo autorizzato: Restless legs syndrome
• ISBN: 0-9771597-6-0; 1-281-97514-1; 9786611975142; 1-934559-76-8
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910819121403321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: AAN Press quality of life guide.