What is the Restless leg syndrome

What is restless legs syndrome? Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a disorder related to sensation and movement. People with restless legs syndrome have an unpleasant feeling or sensation in their legs when they lie down to sleep. Symptoms of…

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Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a neurological disorder characterized by unpleasant sensations in the legs and an uncontrollable urge to move them for relief. Individuals affected with the disorder describe the sensations as burning, creepi…

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Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a disorder that causes a strong urge to move your legs. This urge to move often occurs with strange and unpleasant feelings in your legs. Moving your legs relieves the urge and the unpleasant feelings.

http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/rls/rls_All.html

Related Questions Answered on Y!Answers

Is restless leg syndrome a muscle disorder or a disorder of the nervous system?

Q: I need a muscle disorder to write about, so if restless leg syndrome isn’t a muscle disorder can you list a few for me?

A: So far no specific cause has been identified. However, one can check the Thyroid hormones profile, haemoglobin level and the deficiency may be corrected. Excessive coffee & smoking may be avoided and also if necessay a drug to calm the nervous irritablity may be taken on advice of doctor.

How can I help restless leg syndrome?

Q: My Dad has Restless Leg Sydrome so bad that he cannot sleep at night. Is there any remedies around this world that has an answer to ease this Syndrome. He will try anything to get some sleep. He is on blood pressure medications and heart medications.

A: RLS can be caused by dehydration, too much caffeine and too much booze as well as a deficiency of potassium, calcium, magnesium and vitamin B6.

Why am I having restless leg syndrome during pregnancy? And what can I do to help it?

Q: I’m 6 months pregnant, and I’ve been experiencing episodes of restless leg syndrome. I feel this jittery, tingling feeling in my legs. Feels like I need to stretch them or run. When I do stretch them it only helps temporarily. Why is this happeneing? What can I do to help it?

A: I have to tell you.. I have restless leg syndrome and so does most of my family… it is misserable having it.. what I do put a heating pad on my legs where they are hurting and jerking… this does help.. also you can make yourself a pillow pad .. which is a piece of material sewed on a sewing machine.. make it the size that it can fit in the microwave… fill it will some rice.. or you can use cow corn too.. sew three sides fill it up and then sew the final side.. when you are ready to use it place in microwave and get it nice and warmyou will fill much better.. good luck with your pregnancy