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12\u00a0 EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT DURING SLEEP\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>[Rev 10-25-2017]<\/em><\/p>\n

This is one of the special conditions considered in Step B<\/em><\/p>\n

Generally, we all change position from time to time during sleep, to get comfortable, accommodate to changes in room temperature, etc. Movement is excessive when it disrupts our sleep repeatedly.<\/p>\n

Sometimes excessive movement is a consequence of other issues \u2013 chronic pain, infection, etc. Treatment involves recognizing the source and dealing with that.<\/p>\n

Some people are generally agitated and restless, which can lead to disordered blankets and disruption of a partner\u2019s sleep.<\/p>\n

Detailed diagnostic criteria can be found in International Classification of Sleep Disorders<\/a>, pp.281-299.<\/p>\n

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12a. Extreme Types<\/strong><\/p>\n

Three commonly mentioned forms of excessive movement are Periodic Limb Movement Disorder, Restless Leg Syndrome, and nocturnal leg cramps.<\/p>\n

According to Reite, Weissberg and Ruddy<\/a> (p.60), Restless Leg Syndrome<\/u> (RLS) is not actually a sleep disorder, although many patients refer to it as such. Rather, it typically occurs when a person is awake but not moving- sitting or lying down. It may be worse at the point of lying down to sleep. It is relieved by walking or other movement. However, it can delay sleep to the point of substantial sleep loss.<\/p>\n

Periodic Limb Movement Disorder<\/u> (PLMD)is a diagnosable form of excessive movement that disrupts sleep. Symptoms include<\/p>\n