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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
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Thanks for listening and sleep well!

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170 episodes

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Manage episode 506361557 series 3365942
Content provided by Chris Winter, MD, Chris Winter, and MD. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Chris Winter, MD, Chris Winter, and MD or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

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

Thanks for listening and sleep well!

  continue reading

170 episodes

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