Alleviation of severe restless legs syndrome (RLS) symptoms by cigarette smoking.
Cigarette smoking is in general considered an aggravating factor for restless legs syndrome (RLS). The author presents a case in which cigarette smoking has produced for many years a consistent and effective alleviation of RLS symptoms.
Sleep Disorders Unit, Loewenstein Hospital--Rehabilitation Center, Raanana, Israel. arieo@clalit.org.il
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Oksenberg
D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009538:Nicotine / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D018722:Nicotinic Agonists / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D012148:Restless Legs Syndrome / Q000188:drug therapy*; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D012907:Smoking
D018722:Nicotinic Agonists; D009538:Nicotine