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  • Neurology
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Neuroimmunology

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  • Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is a sensory-motor disorder causing an urge to move the legs.
  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients frequently experience RLS symptoms, with prevalence rates significantly higher than in the general population.
  • RLS in MS patients is associated with increased disability and reduced sleep quality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current understanding of Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) in patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
  • To highlight the prevalence, impact, and potential contributing factors of RLS in the MS population.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent studies examining RLS in MS patients.
  • Analysis of reported prevalence rates, disability scores, and sleep quality impacts.

Main Results:

  • Prevalence of RLS in MS patients ranges from 13.3% to 65.1%.
  • MS patients with RLS exhibit higher Expanded Disability Status Scale scores.
  • RLS negatively affects sleep quality and increases fatigue in MS patients.
  • Iron deficiency and chronic inflammation are potential contributing factors.

Conclusions:

  • RLS is a common and impactful comorbidity in Multiple Sclerosis.
  • The underlying mechanisms and therapeutic implications of RLS in MS require further investigation.
  • Prospective studies are necessary to clarify the relationship between MS course, treatment, and RLS.