The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke states some conditions associated with restless legs syndrome (RLS) are pregnancy, obesity, smoking, iron deficiency anemia, hypothyroidism, and kidney disease.To learn more about Dr. Is there any scientific literature to more directly to support the issue of restless legs syndrome (RLS) and hypoxia.) 9V/6LR61 battery These medications dont work for everyone and may have unpleasant side effects. Conclusion: we conclude that RLS is frequent in COPD, particularly in patients with severe hypoxemia/hypercapnia and in late stages of the disease.There is also an association between obesity and hypoxia although it is not well understood.Here RLS is seen more frequently with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease COPD (HYPOXIA?

　　A Sleep Medicine November 2008 article entitled Increased frequency of restless legs syndrome in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients concludes: RLS is a frequent cause of disabling sleep disturbance in patients with COPD and should be specifically investigated in these patients. Mane is a chiropractor board certified in both chiropractic orthopedics and neurology.C. Either your spouse has moved to the couch or you have. Many times there is not enough iron available to keep up with this increased need and therefore approximately 20% of women end up with anemia. Mane, D.) As the blood vessel get smaller and smaller the red blood cells can clog up and thereby cause a diminished oxygen delivery to the cells (hypoxia. Iron is an important part of hemoglobin that carries oxygen in the blood. Iron deficiency anemia is where there is a lack of iron.

　　One more time! Sleep Medicine November 2008., P. He is one of the few chiropractors in the country board certified in both chiropractic neurology and chiropractic orthopedics. Kidney disease and patients on dialysis are also carefully evaluated for, you guessed it anemia. Loss of your precious sleep decreases your enjoyment of life and affects not only your nights but your waking hours also because you are tired, cranky and struggle to stay conscious.