BACKGROUND :
Restless legs syndrome is considered to be a sensorimotor neurological disorder, manifested by unpleasant sensations in the legs that compelling the patient to move, its prevalence differs from one population to another, but remains frequent and whose repercussions on quality of life and sleep are very important.
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) has been reported more commonly in certain neurodegenerative diseases. Our study is focused on patients with multiple sclerosis.
OBJECTIVES
Evaluate the frequency and characteristics of RLS in a population with MS, and get an idea of the impact on sleep quality in patients with MS.
METHODS
This is a cross-sectional, descriptive and analytical study of 80 patients suffering from MS and followed at CHU HASSAN II in Fez, which aims to define the prevalence of RLS in these patients, as well as having an idea on its impact on the quality of sleep of our patients. Our study was based on a questionnaire specially designed for it, including the RLS diagnostic criteria (IRLSSCG), as well as 2 international scales: severity scale (IRLSSCG) and the Epworth scale.
RESULTATS
Eighty patients were included in the study. The sex ratio was approximately 2/1. The diagnostic criteria for RLS were found in 27 patients (33.75%). No statistical link was found with age, sex and seniority of MS, but a higher proportion of RLS was found in patients with remitting MS. A complete blood count was requested in all our patients who present RLS clinically, objectifying anemia with iron deficiency in 3 patients. A good improvement after treatement was noticed.
CONSLUSION
We suggest that RLS should be sought in MS patients with the goal of improving their quality of life. Recognition of this syndrome may lead to consideration of a specific therapy.