Sleep apnea syndrome comorbid with and without restless legs syndrome: differences in insomnia specific symptoms

• DOI: 10.1007/s11325-020-02063-8
• Publication Date: 2020-04-25T04:04:20Z
• Authors: Franziska Pistorius; Peter Geisler; Thomas C. Wetter; Tatjana Crönlein
• Keywords: Epworth Sleepiness Scale; Restless Legs Syndrome; Depression

Abstract Objective Sleep Apnea Syndrome (SAS) is frequently comorbid with Restless Legs (RLS). Both disorders are associated disturbed sleep. However, data about insomnia specific symptoms in patients suffering from both sleep (SAS-RLS) rare. Methods In a restrospective design, we investigated 202 SAS and SAS-RLS. All underwent polysomnography, performed vigilance test (Quatember-Maly), completed the Regensburg Insomnia Scale (RIS), Epworth Sleepiness (ESS), Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II), Morning Questionnaire (FZN). Differences between SAS-RLS were calculated using ANOVA. secondary analysis, differences daytime sleepiness depression analyzed. Results Of patients, 42 (21%) had The proportion of women (60%) SASRLS was higher than for men (40%) while (71%) alone compared to (29%), p < 0.0005. RIS score SAS. No found PSG data, ESS, BDI-II, or tests. Conclusions Patients RLS show degree insomnia-specific may profit additional treatment.