New medicinal studies are popping up every month but one of
the most intriguing one is the study that links erectile dysfunction and restless legs syndrome (RLS). On the surface, the two seem to be unrelated. Yet new
research findings suggest they may be more linked than originally thought.
Harvard University published a study that found men that
showed RLS symptoms had a higher risk of ED as well. The study had a little
over 11,000 participants and it came up with numbers that showed men were about
50% more likely to experience impotency than males without RLS.
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This study actually builds on a study that was published by
the Sleep journal. It is best to
realize that this study does not state that these two issues are linked in
every case but it does provide strong evidence to continue research and that is
why studies are being furthered.
Every man with ED is not going to have RLS and every man
with RLS is not going to have ED. Some researchers think the key may actually
be levels of dopamine, a neurotransmitter that is a vital role-player in both
ED and RLS. If both are linked to dopamine levels, then that is another issue
altogether and can open up a whole new avenue on research.
In the mean time, for those who suffer from RLS, impotence,
or both, a physician can treat help treat both issues. There are a variety of
ED drugs on the market, such as Cialis or Viagra, and RLS has many options as
well, both medical and therapeutic. If you feel that you may have erectile
dysfunction or RLS, know that you do not have to live with either.
