Restless Leg Syndrome & Treatments in Fort Myers

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Restless Leg Syndrome

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Restless leg syndrome is a disorder in which there is an urge or need to move the legs to stop unpleasant sensations.

RLS leads to sensations in the lower legs between the knee and ankle. The feeling makes you uncomfortable unless you move your legs. These sensations:

Usually occur at night when you lie down, or sometimes during the day when you sit for long periods of time
May be described as creeping, crawling, aching, pulling, searing, tingling, bubbling, or crawling
May last for 1 hour or longer
Sometimes also occur in the upper leg, feet, or arms

You will feel an irresistible urge to walk or move your legs, which almost always relieves the discomfort.

Most patients have rhythmic leg movements during sleep hours, called periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD).

All of these symptoms often disturb sleep. Symptoms can make it difficult to sit during air or car travel, or through classes or meetings.

Symptoms may be worse during stress or emotional upset.