Periodic Limb Movement Disorder Questions & Answers

Updated: Aug 03, 2021
  • Author: Deepak K Gupta, MD; Chief Editor: Selim R Benbadis, MD  more...
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Questions & Answers

Overview

What is periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD)?

What causes periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD)?

What are the risk factors for secondary periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD)?

What is the prevalence of periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD)?

What is the prognosis of periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD)?

What are the possible complications of periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD)?

What is included in patient education about periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD)?

Presentation

Which clinical history findings are characteristic of periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD)?

DDX

What are the differential diagnoses for Periodic Limb Movement Disorder?

Workup

What is the role of lab testing in the workup of periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD)?

What is the role of a sleep study in the workup of periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD)?

What is the role of the Stanford PLM automatic detector (S-PLMAD) in the workup of periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD)?

Treatment

Which organization has released guidelines on the treatment of periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD)?

What is the role of medications in the treatment of periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD)?

What are the nonpharmacologic treatments for periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD)?

Medications

Which medications are used in the treatment of periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD)?

Which medications in the drug class Skeletal muscle relaxants are used in the treatment of Periodic Limb Movement Disorder?

Which medications in the drug class Anticonvulsants are used in the treatment of Periodic Limb Movement Disorder?

Which medications in the drug class Dopaminergic agents are used in the treatment of Periodic Limb Movement Disorder?

Which medications in the drug class Benzodiazepines are used in the treatment of Periodic Limb Movement Disorder?