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4 Figure 1. Diagnosis Algorithm Difficulty sleeping and/or daytime sleepiness Unusual sensations in <strong>legs</strong> relieved by movement Painful sensations in <strong>legs</strong> at night Take history Take history Take history Conduct a sleep review of symptoms to assess cause (see Appendix A) Conduct neurologic exam Are responses suggestive of RLS? Ask 4 key RLS questions No Yes Is there evidence of neuropathy? No Yes Consider other sleep disorders: sleep deprivation, insomnia, drug-induced insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea, or circadian rhythm disorder Did patient answer “yes” to all 4 questions? Evaluate and treat neuropathy and ask 4 key RLS questions Yes Diagnose RLS and treat using treatment algorithm
Figure 2. Suggested Treatment Algorithm Patient diagnosed with RLS Symptom Profile Nightly 3-5 times/week
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