Sleep-Related Leg Movement Conditions
Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) and Periodic Limb Movement Disorder (PLMD) are two common physical sleep disorders, affecting tens of millions of people. Both conditions lead to movement of the legs. Neither condition has a full explanation for why it occurs. Yet, both conditions are adequately treated with low doses of specialized medications.
Restless Legs RLS is the condition in which:
* While lying or sitting, uncomfortable or difficult to describe sensations occur in the back of the calves (or other spots on the leg or arms), so unpleasant you notice an urge to move your body
* Movement of the legs, arms or body eliminates the feeling
* The sensation returns when you stop moving
* The sensation intensifies during the evening or bedtime.
* The feelings prevent sleep or make it difficult to stay asleep.
