John Winkelman

Join John W. Winkelman, a Harvard Medical School psychiatry professor and expert in sleep disorders, as he unravels the mysteries of restless legs syndrome (RLS). He discusses defining symptoms like the evening urge to move and dives into genetic and neurochemical factors, including the role of iron and dopamine. Winkelman also reveals prevalence patterns, effective diagnosis techniques, and first-line treatments like gabapentinoids. Plus, explore nonpharmacologic strategies and hear about the RLS Foundation’s resources for those affected!