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Restless leg syndrome is a neurological disorder which causes a unpleasant feeling in the legs, usually when trying to sleep, and an uncontrollable urge to move the legs to relieve the feeling. When lying down or trying to rest these feelings start in the legs which are described as a burning, creeping or tingling feeling like bugs crawling on you. These sensations can range from mild to severe and can be irritating and painful. This causes people who have RLS to have difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep. RLS is usually a lifelong condition in which there is no cure and it progresses over time.
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Treatment
Just making some lifestyle changes can help with RLS. Pain relievers can help with mild symptoms. Also taking a warm bath and massaging your legs can help relax your muscles. Stress can aggravate RLS so practicing relaxation techniques can be helpful. Getting moderate exercise can help relieve RLS but don't over do it. -
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- Also known as Wittmaack-Ekbom's syndrome
- Affects both sexes
- Can begin at any age
- Affects mostly middle age and older
- Symptoms tend to follow a set daily cycle
- Can cause difficulties with job, social life and recreation
- Worsens over time
- Leads to daytime drowsiness
- Makes traveling difficult
- Affects 2.7% of population in U.S.
- 80% of people with RLS also have periodic limb movement disorder
- Symptom: an urge to move the limbs with or without sensations
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