International Nurses Association

Restless leg syndrome , also known as RLS is a neurological disorder.   It can create throbbing, pulling, creeping or other sensations in the legs.   There is an overwhelming and an uncontrollable urge to move continuously. This is most often at night, however many patients report symptoms in early afternoon.   The symptoms range from mild to severe, and severe cases can be very uncomfortable.   The constant moving and urge to move can physically and emotionally drain a person.   As you try to fall asleep, you are awakened by the need to move the legs, it is a sure way to disrupt sleep patterns. It is presumed when you try to lay down, or even sit down to relax, it triggers the RLS, and the uncomfortable feelings begin.   People that suffer from RLS, and are not treated can suffer from impaired memory, or an inability to accomplish a daily task.   It can also make traveling difficult and can create depression.     Approximately 10 percent of the U.S. population may have RLS