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What Is It?
Restless legs syndrome is a movement disorder that causes uncomfortable sensations in the legs. These sensations typically are worse during periods of rest, especially just before sleeping at night, but they may happen during daytime periods of inactivity, such as watching a movie, attending a long business meeting, or flying in a plane.
The discomfort of restless legs syndrome usually is accompanied by an overwhelming urge to move the legs, which may relieve leg discomfort...
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Restless Legs Syndrome
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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Restless leg syndrome
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Restless Legs Syndrome and Related Disorders: Resources
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Restless Legs Syndrome and Related Disorders: References
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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