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KMID : 1123920080220040975
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Korean Journal of Oriental Physiology and Pathology
2008 Volume.22 No. 4 p.975 ~ p.981
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Clinical Case Report of Restless Leg Syndrome in Ischemic Stroke Patients
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Park Sang-Moo
Kang Baek-Gyu
Han Deok-Jin
Lee Jung-Wook
Na Ran-Hee
Bang Chang-Ho
Gang Seak-Oh
Kim Hoi-Young
Kong Jae-Cheol
Kim Kang-San
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Abstract
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Restless leg syndrome(RLS) is a sensorimotor disorder characterized by a distressing urge to move the legs and triggered by rest or inactivity. It is usually accompanied with insomnia. We experienced two cases of RLS among ischemic stroke patients. They complained uncomfortable sensation in their affected leg and urge to move the leg at night. We treated them with electro-acupuncture, moxibustion and herbal medicine until retiring. As a result, the symptoms including unpleasant sensation or pain, urge to move the leg and insomnia had withdrawn. These cases suggest the possibility that we can treat RLS with oriental medicine, especially in the case which is refractory to conventional medication or shows periodic leg movements during sleep.
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KEYWORD
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Restless leg syndrome, Periodic leg movements in sleep, Electro-acupuncture, Moxibustion, Herbal medicine
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