Restless Legs Syndrome

Restless Legs Syndrome Risk, Prevention and Epidemiology

Restless Legs Syndrome Risk, Prevention and Epidemiology

If I am diagnosed with RLS during pregnancy, what are my chances of having this condition permanently? In most pregnant women with newly developed RLS, symptoms will resolve near the time of delivery. In a...

Restless Legs Syndrome Symptoms In Pregnancy

I am 7 months pregnant. Recently I noticed that I get strange feelings in my legs with an urge to move my legs in the evening while resting in bed. A friend who has RLS...

My Friend Says I May Have RLS?

I am a 65-year-old woman. For the past two years, I have been having restless feelings in my legs when lying down in bed at night. My friend says I may have RLS. Is my...

What Causes RLS (Restless Legs Syndrome)?

Researchers have been trying to find the cause of RLS since Ekbom’s description of this condition appeared 65 years ago. Today we know a great deal about RLS— but not exactly what causes RLS or...

How do Physicians Diagnose RLS?

Currently, there is no single laboratory diagnostic test available for RLS. Therefore, the diagnosis is based entirely on an analysis of the patient’s symptoms. A few years ago, a group of physicians from North America,...

How Common is RLS (Restless Legs Syndrome)?

RLS is a very common disorder. Unfortunately, because of misconceptions and lack of adequate knowledge about RLS, this condition remains underdiagnosed or goes undiagnosed. The diagnosis is based on the essential criteria outlined in  next...

What Is Restless Legs Syndrome?

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a sensorimotor neu-rologic and movement disorder that seriously impacts sleep and quality of life. The patient experiences char-acteristic complaints of unpleasant sensations in the legs with an urge to move...