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...
Read moreWe started our discussion about restless legs syndrome (RLS) in my recent blog, so let’s continue where we left off. Mild symptoms of... Read more »
Restless legs syndrome or Ekbom Syndrome affects hundreds of people night after night, keeping them and their partners awake. It can... Read more »
Some weeks ago I had asked whether or not anyone had experienced any unusual symptoms in childhood which they felt might be related to... Read more »
Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a common and sometimes devastating condition. I see it quite frequently in many of my chronic pain... Read more »
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Restless leg syndrome is a disorder in which there is an urge or need to move the legs to stop unpleasant sensations.Alternative NamesNocturnal... Read more »
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Restless legs syndrome (RLS), also known as Ekbom’s syndrome, refers to an unpleasant feeling in the legs that typically occurs in the evening,... Read more »
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Restless Legs Syndrome
Signs and Symptoms of Restless Legs SyndromeRestless legs syndrome is characterized by a build up of abnormal feelings (paresthesia) in the legs at... Read more »
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Restless Legs Syndrome
The first description of Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) was provided in 1685 by Sir Thomas Willis. The current name for this sleep and movement... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
CausesThe main cause of RLS is unknown. Researchers are investigating neurologic (nervous system) problems that may arise either in the spinal cord... Read more »