Complications

Complication
Timeframe
Likelihood
variable
high

Can result from RLS, causing more sleepiness during the day. Unfortunately, increased sleepiness can worsen RLS symptoms, causing a positive feedback loop. Insomnia, if acute, is addressed by treating RLS symptoms. If untreated, insomnia can become chronic and may persist despite treatment of RLS, and will have to be treated as a separate entity.

Insomnia

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