This recently appeared via Medscape: *What is Restless Genital Syndrome?*
You can access it here: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/840692?src=wnl_edit_specol&uac=74182ET&impID=637118 It is described as a condition wherein: -- Patients complain of a discomfort in their genital area which can be described as a burning sensation, tingling, pain, itching, or throbbing. Often they say that it is difficult to find a word to describe their symptoms. It has been observed that symptoms tend to be worse when patients are sitting or lying down, particularly in the evening, and can be alleviated by standing and walking. In some cases, patients report an urge to get up and move, which would be an important clue for the diagnosis of RGS. The association with typical RLS symptoms and periodic limb movements while asleep would strongly support this diagnosis. There is more, and the interested reader can read it on his or her own. It fit nicely with a recent discussion in my pharmacology class on the medicalization of disorders. My first thought was that it sounded like something you could shoot a man for, but then again I'm tired and it is almost spring break. cd Carol DeVolder, Ph.D. Professor of Psychology St. Ambrose University 518 West Locust Street Davenport, Iowa 52803 563-333-6482 --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [email protected]. To unsubscribe click here: http://fsulist.frostburg.edu/u?id=13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df5d5&n=T&l=tips&o=42576 or send a blank email to leave-42576-13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df...@fsulist.frostburg.edu
