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Does periodic limb movement disorder and restless leg syndrome mean the same thing?

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No: No periodic limb movements occur during sleep and restless leg syndrome occurs in the evening before bed. Periodic limb movements are often seen in RLS patients.

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/10/2019

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