Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is a common neurological disorder. Up to 10% of the U.S. population may have it in one form or another. Although many people have a mild form of the disorder, RLS severely affects the lives of millions of individuals.
Here are the basic signs and symptoms of RLS:
- A strong urge to move your legs which you may not be able to resist.
The need to move is often accompanied by uncomfortable sensations. Some words used to describe these sensations include:creeping, itching, pulling, creepy-crawly, tugging or gnawing. - RLS symptoms start or become worse when you are resting. The longer you are resting, the greater the chance the symptoms will occur and the more severe they are likely to be.
- RLS symptoms get better when you move your legs. The relief can be complete or only partial but generally starts very soon after starting an activity. Relief persists as long as the motor activity continues.
- RLS symptoms are worse in the evening especially when lying down. Activities that bother you at night do not bother you during the day.
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