Periodic Limb Movement Disorder (PLMD)
RLS Movements Are A Voluntary Reaction To Uncomfortable Feelings In The Arms Or Legs When Awake. Involuntary PLMD movements occur most frequently during sleep. Many people are not aware of these limb movements and only learn they have them because of a complaint made by their bed partners. These limb movements can cause arousals or brief awakenings that contribute to a feeling of waking up unrefreshed or experiencing excessive daytime sleepiness. Periodic Limb Movements are more common in people with kidney disease or narcolepsy, but they are not limited to these conditions. Some antidepressants can increase the frequency of these limb movements. If a patient is experiencing negative symptoms as a result of these limb movements, various medications can be prescribed.