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Restless Legs Syndrome as a Comorbidity in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Joint Authors
Taylor-Gjevre, Regina M.
Gjevre, John A.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-06-12
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a multisystem disease with a complex immunologic pathophysiology.
Likewise, sleep disorders can involve a complicated interplay between the neurologic pathways, immune system, and respiratory system.
Recent studies have shown an elevated prevalence of sleep abnormalities in connective tissue disorders compared to the general population.
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) may be present in up to 30% of RA patients.
These findings may be related to cytokine release and other immunomodulatory responses.
TNF-α levels relate to sleep physiology and anti-TNF-α therapy may improve sleep patterns.
Most of the patients with this disorder can distinguish their RLS sensations from their arthritic symptoms.
RLS is a common comorbidity seen with RA, and prompt recognition and treatment can improve patient quality of life.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Gjevre, John A.& Taylor-Gjevre, Regina M.. 2013. Restless Legs Syndrome as a Comorbidity in Rheumatoid Arthritis. Autoimmune Diseases،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-465164
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Gjevre, John A.& Taylor-Gjevre, Regina M.. Restless Legs Syndrome as a Comorbidity in Rheumatoid Arthritis. Autoimmune Diseases No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-465164
American Medical Association (AMA)
Gjevre, John A.& Taylor-Gjevre, Regina M.. Restless Legs Syndrome as a Comorbidity in Rheumatoid Arthritis. Autoimmune Diseases. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-465164
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-465164