ADHD and RLS May Also Be Connected

Dr. Chervin is also the lead author for a study investigating connections between ADHD and Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) and Periodic Limb Movements (PLMS) in children. A survey of parents of children between two and 14 years of age showed that "Inattention and hyperactivity among general pediatric patients are associated with symptoms of PLMS and RLS. If either condition contributes to hyperactivity, the magnitude of association suggests an important public health problem."

The study was published in the March 15, 2002 issue of SLEEP.