Restless Legs Syndrome, Characteristics & Symptoms
Common Characteristics of Restless Legs Syndrome
Some common symptoms of RLS include:
* Unpleasant sensations in the legs (sometimes the arms as well), often described as creeping, crawling, tingling, pulling, or painful;
* Leg sensations are relieved by walking, stretching, knee bends, massage, or hot or cold baths;
* Leg discomfort occurs when lying down or sitting for prolonged periods of time;
* The symptoms are worse in the evening and during the night.
Other possible characteristics include:
* Involuntary leg (and occasionally arm) movements while asleep;
* Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep;
* Sleepiness or fatigue during the daytime;
* Cause of the leg discomfort not detected by medical tests;
* Family members with similar symptoms.
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