Restless legs syndrome
Restless legs (RLS), also known as Willis–Ekbom disease (WED), is a disorder, usually , that causes an overwhelming urge to move one's legs. There is often an unpleasant feeling in the legs that improves temporarily by moving them. This feeling is often described as aching, tingling, or crawling in nature. Occasionally, arms may also be affected. The feelings generally happen when at rest and therefore can make it hard to sleep. Sleep disruption may leave people with RLS sleepy during the day, with low energy, and irritable or depressed. Additionally, many have limb twitching during sleep, a condition known as periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD). RLS is not the same as habitual foot-tapping or leg-rocking.
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Symptoms — what it feels like
- ·Unpleasant feeling in the legs that briefly improves with moving them
How it's found
- ·Based on symptoms after ruling out other possible causes
Treatment
- ·Lifestyle changes, medication
Complications
- ·Daytime sleepiness, low energy, irritability, sadness