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#169 - Periodic Limb Movement Disorder: Out At Night Moving
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We’ve all seen it—or maybe we’ve been told we do it: twitching, jerking, or kicking in the night. But when does this common sleep quirk cross the line into a diagnosable condition? In this episode, we will:
- Define Periodic Limb Movement Disorder (PLMD) and explain how it differs from simple nighttime movements
- Explore its surprising prevalence in both adults and children—and its strong ties to Restless Legs Syndrome
- Review leading theories of cause, from dopamine to iron to spinal generators
- Highlight intriguing new research, including cardiovascular links and AI-based detection
- Discuss treatment strategies—from iron replacement to dopaminergic medications and lifestyle approaches
Produced by: Maeve Winter
More
- Twitter: @drchriswinter
- IG: @drchriwinter
- Threads: @drchriswinter
- Bluesky: @drchriswinter
- The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child
Thanks for listening and sleep well!
170 episodes
Manage episode 506361557 series 3365942
We’ve all seen it—or maybe we’ve been told we do it: twitching, jerking, or kicking in the night. But when does this common sleep quirk cross the line into a diagnosable condition? In this episode, we will:
- Define Periodic Limb Movement Disorder (PLMD) and explain how it differs from simple nighttime movements
- Explore its surprising prevalence in both adults and children—and its strong ties to Restless Legs Syndrome
- Review leading theories of cause, from dopamine to iron to spinal generators
- Highlight intriguing new research, including cardiovascular links and AI-based detection
- Discuss treatment strategies—from iron replacement to dopaminergic medications and lifestyle approaches
Produced by: Maeve Winter
More
- Twitter: @drchriswinter
- IG: @drchriwinter
- Threads: @drchriswinter
- Bluesky: @drchriswinter
- The Sleep Solution and The Rested Child
Thanks for listening and sleep well!
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