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Restless leg syndrome is a neurological disorder characterized by leg discomfort that can range from kicking and jerking to rolling and tossing in bed to an inability to relax your legs at night.
Most people experience restless legs in the late afternoon or evening which can result in loss of sleep for you and your spouse.
Some people have restless legs so severe, that they're unable to sit long enough to travel in an automobile or airplane or see a movie.
Usually a person experiences a strong urge to move their legs which they may not be able to resist. The need to move is often accompanied by uncomfortable sensations. Some words used to describe these sensations include: creeping, itching, pulling, creepy-crawly, tugging, or gnawing.
RLS symptoms start or become worse when you are resting. The longer you are resting, the greater the chance the symptoms will occur and the more severe they are likely to be.
RLS symptoms get better when you move your legs. The relief can be complete or only partial but generally starts very soon after starting an activity. Relief persists as long as the motor activity continues.
RLS symptoms are worse in the evening especially when you are lying down.
RLS can also cause difficulty in falling or staying asleep which can be one of the chief complaints of the syndrome.
Also, bed partners are affected by a person's RLS due to the constant moving and twitching.
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