Andrew Spector, MD

04/18/2026

I enjoyed my first ever Southern Sleep Society meeting today. I got to talk on a panel with RLS luminaries and was honored to be invited to join them. Important takeaway points: dopamine agonists are dangerous and should be used sparingly if at all; iron is foundational to successful control of RLS symptoms; all medications have risks, and TOMAC devices are the lowest risk for the highest reward option for those who qualify.

04/18/2026

I really enjoyed speaking to Jeremy about the importance of sleep to building muscle, but the benefits of sleep go far beyond bulking up. Sleep is necessary for mind and body. Sleep optimization strategies can improve the sleep of anyone who wants to perform at their best.

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12/07/2025

6 months ago, I sat in Coach Diaz's office discussing how Duke Football could improve their sleep health. We emphasized the importance of sleep, provided sleep education to the players, and screened those at risk for sleep apnea. We did this so when a game stretches until midnight, they'd be as sharp as possible. We'll never know what role that played in this amazing season, but we do know one thing: ACC CHAMPIONS!!! GO DUKE!

06/11/2025

I'm deeply appreciative for the team at Noctrix Health for sponsoring my first book signing event! Together we can spread the word that RLS is treatable!

Navigating Life with Restless Legs Syndrome is available at most bookstores. Amazon has the paperback, e-book, and audiobook options.

06/11/2025

Last week, I had the pleasure of speaking on sleep health for student athletes from Coach K Court at Cameron Indoor Stadium. What an experience!

02/27/2025

This weekend, I had the honor and pleasure of being a guest on
The People's Pharmacy with Joe and Terry Graedon. I had a blast talking about with them, including treatments without drugs: Iron, TOMAC, vibration, and...leeches? https://peoplespharmacy.com/articles/show-1419-restless-legs-muscle-cramps-and-sleepless-nights
OUP Medicine

This week, listeners are invited to share their experience with treatments and home remedies for restless legs syndrome.

02/20/2025

Listen in on Saturday 2/22/25 at 7AM EST to WUNC for The People's Pharmacy with Joe and Terry Graedon. I'll be joining them to talk about RLS. Podcast to follow if the 7AM broadcast time is too early for you.

This week, listeners are invited to share their experience with treatments and home remedies for restless legs syndrome.

01/02/2025

I'm very honored to announce that Navigating Life with Restless Legs Syndrome has won the Sleep Unplugged Podcast Book of the Year Award for 2024! Thank you, Chris Winter! If I gave an award for best podcast, it's 100% Sleep Unplugged; great for patients and sleep doctors, alike!

12/21/2024

I hope you'll join me and the Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation on Thursday, January 16 at 2 PM EST for a discussion of treating RLS without dopamine agonists. Together, we can end augmentation! rls.org/attend-events

12/02/2024

I had a great time discussing the new RLS guidelines with KevinMD.com. Check out the podcast here: https://kevinmd.com/2024/11/new-treatment-guidelines-transform-care-for-restless-legs-syndrome-podcast.html and order your copy of Navigating Life with Restless Legs Syndrome here: https://t.co/XI5ujnpcG7

11/16/2024

Two days ago, sales of Navigating Life with Restless Legs Syndrome jumped from being the 68,000 most sold book on Amazon to the top 2,000! It's now the #1 bestseller in both Neurology and Neuroscience. I'm not sure what happened to generate that spike in sales, but I appreciate everyone's support! I hope it's helping people obtain some much-needed relief. If you don't have your copy yet, buy it here!

11/07/2024

Thanks, KevinMD.com for publishing my article highlighting the major change in the way RLS is managed. Dopamine agonists are dangerous. Better options are available.

New guidelines warn that medications long used to treat restless legs syndrome (RLS) may actually worsen symptoms over time.