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Restless legs syndrome in multiple system atrophy

Authors: Imad Ghorayeb, Sandrine Dupouy, François Tison, Wassilios G. Meissner

Published in: Journal of Neural Transmission | Issue 12/2014

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to evaluate the frequency of restless legs syndrome in 30 patients with multiple system atrophy. Eight patients complained from restless legs syndrome, their severity score was 19.4 ± 4.1. Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index scores were significantly higher in patients with restless legs syndrome than those without (9.3 ± 3.7 vs. 4.8 ± 2.9, p = 0.00165). Periodic limb movements were found in 75 % of patients with restless legs syndrome. Restless legs syndrome is more prevalent in multiple system atrophy as compared to the acknowledged prevalence in the general population.

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Title: Restless legs syndrome in multiple system atrophy
Authors: Imad Ghorayeb
Sandrine Dupouy
François Tison
Wassilios G. Meissner
Publication date: 01-12-2014
Publisher: Springer Vienna
Published in: Journal of Neural Transmission / Issue 12/2014
Print ISSN: 0300-9564
Electronic ISSN: 1435-1463
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00702-014-1232-0

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