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Restless Legs Syndrome

Debra Murray

Restless Leg Syndrome: What Causes It, and How to Relieve It    Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a disorder of the nervous system which causes the urge to move the legs more than normal. This urge usually occurs at night, making this a sleep disorder, as well.   What causes RLS?   In many cases, doctors don't know the cause. In others, causes of restless leg syndrome include:   chronic disease such as Parkinson's, kidney failure or diabetes  Medications, such as anti-nausea or anti-depressants  Pregnancy   Other factors, such as sleep deprivation or alcohol use, can trigger or worsen the symptoms.    What are the symptoms?   There are...

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Rheumatoid Arthritis

Debra Murray

What Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis Means When you think of rheumatoid arthritis, also referred to as RA, you think of throbbing joints and limited mobility, unexplained pain and incurable discomfort. But what is rheumatoid arthritis exactly? It is defined by the Arthritis Foundation as an autoimmune disease. Doctors and scientists are ultimately unsure as to what is the definitive cause of rheumatoid arthritis; however, they do know that it relates back to the immune system in one way or another. When the immune system isn’t functioning correctly, it can accidentally attack the joints causing swelling, pain, and immobility. The joints...

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