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Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) : Symptoms

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Symptoms List

Symptoms could include:
  • Irresistible Urge to Move Legs
  • Creeping Sensations Relieved By Movement

Symptoms Overview Articles

Restless leg syndrome
The disorder consists of sensations in the lower legs that make the person uncomfortable unless the legs are moved. The sensations usually occur shortly after going to bed but may also occur during the daytime. The abnormal sensations occasionally...
Source:ADAM
Date:September 8, 2008
Restless Legs Syndrome
Most people experience mild symptoms. They may lie down to rest at the end of the day and, just before sleep, will experience discomfort in their legs that prompts them to stand up, massage the leg, or walk briefly. Eighty-five percent of RLS pati...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Restless Legs Syndrome
Restless legs syndrome is categorized in two ways. Primary RLS occurs in the absence of other medical symptoms, while secondary RLS is usually associated with some other medical disorder. Although the cause of primary RLS is currently unknown, a l...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders

Specific Symptom Articles

Sleeping difficulty
Sleeping difficulty, called insomnia, can involve difficulty falling asleep when you first go to bed at night, waking up too early in the morning, and waking up often during the night.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 6, 2008
Improving Sleep: A guide to a good night's rest
Some nights, sleep comes easily, and you sail through the night in a satisfying slumber. Waking up after a night of good sleep feels wonderful — you're refreshed, energized, and ready to take on the world. Other nights, sleep comes slowly or not until the wee hours. Or you may fall asleep, only to awaken throughout the night.
Source:StayWell
Paybacks for Lost Sleep
Paybacks for Lost SleepAre you getting enough sleep? Do you have sleep debt?
Source:StayWell
Restless leg syndrome
Restless leg syndrome is a sleep disorder characterized by leg discomfort during sleep, which is only relieved by frequent movements of the legs.
Source:ADAM
Date:September 8, 2008
Restless Legs Syndrome
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is characterized by unpleasant sensations in the limbs, usually the legs, that occur at rest or before sleep and are relieved by activity such as walking. These sensations are felt deep within the legs and are described as creeping, crawling, aching, or fidgety.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Restless Legs Syndrome
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a neurological disorder characterized by uncomfortable sensations in the legs and, less commonly, the arms. These sensations are exacerbated (heightened) when the person with RLS is at rest. The sensations are described as crawly, tingly, prickly and occasionally painful. They result in a nearly insuppressible urge to move around. Symptoms are often associated with sleep disturbances.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders
Restless Leg Syndrome
The condition known as restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a movement disorder caused by an irresistible urge to move the legs due to unpleasant sensations. It occurs primarily during times of relaxation , such as when the patient is trying to go to sleep.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
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