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Legs Relief® Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is a sleep disorder in which a person experiences unpleasant sensations in the legs described as creeping, crawling, tingling, pulling, or painful. These sensations usually occur in the calf area but may be felt anywhere from the thigh to the ankle. One or both legs may be affected; for some people, the sensations are also felt in the arms. These sensations occur when the person with RLS lies down or sits for prolonged periods of time, such as at a desk, riding in a car, or watching a movie. People with RLS describe an irresistible urge to move the legs when the sensations occur. Usually, moving the legs, walking, rubbing or massaging the legs, or doing knee bends can bring relief, at least briefly. RLS symptoms worsen during periods of relaxation and decreased activity. RLS symptoms also tend to
follow a set daily cycle, with the evening and night hours being more
troublesome for RLS sufferers than the morning hours. People with RLS may
find it difficult to relax and fall asleep because of their strong urge to
walk or do other activities to relieve the sensations in their legs.
Persons with RLS often sleep best toward the end of the night or during
the morning hours. Because of less sleep at night, people with RLS may
feel sleepy during the day on an occasional or regular basis. The severity
of symptoms varies from night to night and over the years as well. For
some individuals, there may be periods when RLS does not cause problems,
but the symptoms usually return. Other people may experience severe
symptoms daily.
Who Gets RLS? RLS occurs in both sexes. Symptoms can begin any time, but are usually more common and more severe among older people. Young people who experience symptoms of RLS are sometimes thought to have "growing pains" or may be considered "hyperactive" because they cannot easily sit still in school. How Is It Diagnosed? There is no laboratory
test that can make a diagnosis of RLS and, when someone with RLS goes to
see a doctor, there is usually nothing abnormal the doctor can see or
detect on examination. Diagnosis therefore depends on what a person
describes to the doctor. The history usually includes a description of the
typical leg sensations that lead to an urge to move the legs or walk.
These sensations are noted to worsen when the legs are at rest, for
example, when sitting or lying down and during the evening and night. The
person with RLS may complain about trouble sleeping or daytime sleepiness.
In some cases, the bed partner will complain about the person's leg
movements and jerking during the night.
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