#StopMakingExcuses Awareness Campaign for Restless Legs Syndrome Launches During Sleep Awareness Week 2016
March 07 2016 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
Nearly 7 million Americans suffer from restless legs syndrome
(RLS). For many patients suffering from moderate to severe
symptoms, RLS is debilitating – disrupting sleep, influencing mood,
and negatively affecting everyday life. Restless Legs Syndrome is a
common and treatable neurologic disorder and the focus of a social
media campaign – #StopMakingExcuses – being launched by XenoPort,
Inc. (NASDAQ: XNPT). Timed to recognize Sleep Awareness Week from
March 6-13, 2016, the campaign is designed to raise awareness about
the impact of RLS on sleep.
“Sleep disturbances can be very detrimental to a person’s
productivity as well as have a negative impact on their overall
quality-of-life,” said Robin Goldstein, Ed.D., Licensed
Psychologist, Boca Raton, Florida. “More than four out of five
people living with RLS, and over one third of their partners report
that a restful night’s sleep is an area most affected by RLS. It’s
time for them to stop making excuses for their symptoms and see a
doctor for help.”
There are many patients living with RLS who delay seeking
medical help for years. People who experience RLS symptoms
may inappropriately attribute difficulty falling or staying asleep
to insomnia or other sleep disorders. By not discussing the
underlying cause of their sleeping problems they are often
misdiagnosed.
Through the #StopMakingExcuses social media campaign, XenoPort
wants to educate Americans about RLS and encourage meaningful
dialogue, driving sufferers to talk to their doctor about RLS.
“Approximately 75 percent of people who experience symptoms
consistent with RLS have not seen a doctor about their discomfort
and sleep disturbances,” said Richard K. Kim, M.D., chief medical
officer of XenoPort. “#StopMakingExcuses is intended to raise
awareness of RLS and is designed to generate a call-to-action
encouraging people experiencing symptoms to prioritize a healthier
night’s sleep by talking to a medical professional.”
Join the RLS conversation on Facebook or Twitter using the
#StopMakingExcuses hashtag. For more information about RLS, visit
www.norestforRLS.com.
About Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)
Restless legs syndrome, or RLS, is a neurological condition that
causes an irresistible urge to move the legs. This urge is usually
caused or accompanied by unpleasant sensations of burning,
creeping, tugging or tingling inside the patients' legs, ranging in
severity from uncomfortable to painful. These RLS-related symptoms
typically begin or worsen during periods of rest or inactivity,
particularly when lying down or sitting, and may be temporarily
relieved by movement such as walking or massaging the legs.
Symptoms often worsen at night, and disturbed sleep is a common
result of RLS. Left untreated, moderate-to-severe primary restless
legs syndrome may cause exhaustion, daytime fatigue, inability to
concentrate and impaired memory.
About XenoPort
To learn more about XenoPort, please visit the Web site at
www.XenoPort.com.
XENOPORT is a registered trademark of XenoPort, Inc.
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