| Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a condition which | | | | accompany restless leg syndrome the most notable |
| affects approximately 10% of the current United | | | | of which is the time during which it tends to occur. |
| States population. Anyone can be affected by it, | | | | Most of the symptoms are felt during the evening |
| young, old, men, and women have all suffered from | | | | hours, particularly as one is lying in bed getting ready |
| it affects. The symptoms of restless leg syndrome | | | | to go to sleep. It can also strike during extended |
| can range from mild annoyance to extremely painful. | | | | periods of inactivity during which one is sitting or |
| Restless leg syndrome occurs when a person’s | | | | laying down. Periodic limb movements (PLMS) are |
| legs become extremely uncomfortable and is | | | | another symptom that can occur with restless leg |
| characterized by unpleasant sensations such as | | | | syndrome. PLMS is involuntary twitching and kicking |
| burning, creeping, and tugging, much like having | | | | of the legs while asleep. Normally the PLMS sufferer |
| insects crawling around just under the skin of the | | | | is unaware that they are doing it, but anyone sharing |
| legs. These sensations create an uncontrollable urge | | | | the bed with is more then aware that this is |
| to get up and walk around to try and get some | | | | occurring. In severe cases of restless leg syndrome |
| relief. The interesting thing is getting up and walking | | | | these muscle twitches can occur when awake. |
| around usually does help mitigate the symptoms to | | | | Because restless leg syndrome strikes as people are |
| the point where the person suffering them can go | | | | relaxing or trying to go to sleep, many find they |
| back to bed and fall asleep. In more severe cases | | | | have a hard time getting the rest they need. |
| though, medical intervention and treatment may be | | | | Insomnia is a big problem for people who suffer from |
| needed. Although research into the causes of restless | | | | restless leg syndrome. Even sneaking in a midday nap |
| leg syndrome is ongoing at this time there is no | | | | can get to be impossible of the recurring RLS. If you |
| specific known cause. There is conjecture that a | | | | or someone you know may be suffering from |
| neurological disorder or chemical imbalance in the | | | | restless leg syndrome it is best to consult with a |
| brain, notably the chemical dopamine, is responsible | | | | doctor. RLS has gotten more press in recent years |
| for the symptoms of RLS. Dopamine is responsible | | | | making more people aware of this not so rare |
| for the nerve impulses that control muscle | | | | disorder. |
| movement. There are several major symptoms that | | | | |