What Is Restless Legs Syndrome?
RLS is a neurological movement condition characterized by a strong, compelling urge to move the legs, often accompanied by leg twitching and uncomfortable, sometimes painful, sensations in the legs.
The symptoms of RLS are worse while sitting or lying down. The symptoms get better when the person moves around, but return when he or she sits or lies back down. Usually, the twitching legs, tingling legs, and other symptoms of RLS begin during the evening or at night.
Recognize any descriptions of the uncomfortable legs sensations in the list below?
- Creepy-crawly legs
- Burning sensation in the legs
- Tingling legs
- Itching legs
- Tightening of the leg muscles
- Tugging of the leg muscles
- Twitching legs
- Aching legs
- Pulling in the leg muscles
- Cramping in the leg muscles
- Painful legs