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Restless legs syndrome in multiple system atrophy

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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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Ghorayeb, I., Dupouy, S., Tison, F. et al. Restless legs syndrome in multiple system atrophy. J Neural Transm 121, 1523–1527 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00702-014-1232-0

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