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1. • • Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a brain, nerve and sleep condition that causes a strong, nearly irresistible urge to move your legs that’s at least partially relieved by movement. Symptoms are more common when your body is at rest in the evening. It usually occurs in addition to uncomfortable sensations in your legs like throbbing or aching.
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     Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

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   What is restless legs syndrome?

   • Restless legs syndrome, also known as Willis-Ekbom disease, is a common condition of the nervous system that causes an overwhelming irresistible urge to move the legs. The main symptom of restless legs syndrome is an overwhelming urge to move your legs. It can also cause an unpleasant crawling or creeping sensation in the feet, calves and thighs.

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   What are the symptoms of restless legs syndrome?

   • The main symptom of restless legs syndrome is an overwhelming urge to move your legs. It can also cause an unpleasant crawling or creeping sensation in the feet, calves and thighs. The sensation is often worse in the evening or at night. Occasionally, the arms are affected, too.

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   Do you have restless legs syndrome every day?

   • Some people have the symptoms of restless legs syndrome occasionally, while others have them every day. The symptoms can vary from mild to severe. In severe cases, restless legs syndrome can be very distressing and disrupt a person's daily activities. What causes restless legs syndrome?

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   What causes restless leg syndrome?

   • There are two types of restless leg syndrome: Primary restless legs syndrome makes up the majority of restless leg syndrome cases. In these cases, there’s no obvious cause of the syndrome. Some researchers think it may be caused by a problem with a part of the brain called the basal ganglia.

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   Does restless legs syndrome get worse?

   • It's common for symptoms to get better and worse. Sometimes symptoms disappear for periods of time, then come back. Talk with your healthcare professional if you have symptoms of restless legs syndrome. RLS can interfere with your sleep, cause daytime drowsiness and affect your quality of life.

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   Can Restless Legs Syndrome go away?

   • The symptoms of restless legs syndrome will usually disappear if it's possible to address an underlying cause. But if the cause is unknown, the symptoms can sometimes get worse with time and severely affect the person's life.

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   Symptoms of restless legs syndrome. The main symptom of restless legs syndrome is an overwhelming urge to move your legs. It can also cause an unpleasant crawling or creeping sensation in the feet, calves and thighs. The sensation is often worse in the evening or at night. Occasionally, the arms are affected, too.

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   • Dopamine Agonists
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   Dopamine agonists may be recommended if you're experiencing frequent symptoms of restless legs syndrome. They work by increasing dopamine levels, which are often low. Dopamine agonists that may be recommended include: 1. ropinirole 2. pramipexole 3. rotigotine skin patch These medications can occasionally make you feel sleepy, so you should be caut...

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   A mild opiate-based painkiller, such as codeine, may be prescribed to relieve pain associated with restless legs syndrome. Gabapentin and pregabalin are also sometimes prescribed to help relieve painful symptoms of restless legs syndrome. Side effects of these medications include dizziness, tiredness and headaches.

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   If restless legs syndrome is badly disrupting your sleep, a short-term course of medicine may be recommended to help you sleep. These types of medicines are known as hypnotics, and include zopiclone and zolpidem. Hypnotics are usually only recommended for short-term use (typically no longer than a week). You may find you still feel sleepy or "hungo...

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   Sep 11, 2023 · What is restless legs syndrome? Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a brain, nerve and sleep condition that causes a strong, nearly irresistible urge to move your legs that’s at least partially relieved by movement. Symptoms are more common when your body is at rest in the evening.

   • Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a sleep disorder that causes an intense, often irresistible urge to move your legs, often accompanied by other sens...
   • People of any age, including children, can have RLS. However, the syndrome typically strikes older adults and affects women more often than men. Yo...
   • RLS has been found to be a genetic syndrome in some cases, as parents with RLS can pass it down to their children. In addition, a variety of medica...
   • Because there is no test that the doctor can conduct to diagnose RLS, a physician often has to diagnose the disorder by listening to patients' desc...

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   Aug 2, 2023 · Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is sometimes called Willis-Ekbom disease after the doctors who first described it. It is a condition where you have an urge to move your legs. This is usually caused by an uncomfortable or unpleasant feeling in the legs.

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   Apr 23, 2024 · Restless legs syndrome typically causes an overwhelming urge to move your legs. It also causes an uncomfortable sensation in your legs, which can affect your arms, chest and face. This sensation has been described as: tingling, burning, itching or throbbing. a ‘creepy-crawly’ feeling.

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   Jan 26, 2024 · This condition causes the legs to twitch and kick during sleep, possibly throughout the night. People typically describe RLS symptoms as compelling, unpleasant feelings in the legs or feet. They usually happen on both sides of the body. Less commonly, the sensations affect the arms.

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    Jan 26, 2024 · This usually occurs with uncomfortable feelings in the legs. Your symptoms start or get worse when you're resting, such as sitting or lying down. Your symptoms are partially or temporarily relieved by activity, such as walking or stretching. Your symptoms are worse at night.