Restless leg syndrome (Ekbom's syndrome)
goodtoknow says: If you feel an urge to keep moving your legs because of an uncomfortable, 'crawling' feeling, it's probably restless legs syndrome, RLS. 1 in 10 people get it, normally when resting. You may get sudden jerks of your legs too. It's thought an imbalance of brain chemicals may cause it. Pregnant women and people with iron deficiency, diabetes, thyroid or kidney problems are prone to it. It eases if you stretch or massage your legs. Cutting out caffeine may help you're your symptoms, medication is also effective.
For a full medical explanation of the causes, symptoms and treatments of restless legs syndrome from patient.co.uk, read on.
Restless legs syndrome causes uncomfortable feelings in your legs. As a result you have an urge to move your legs which gives temporary relief. Symptoms come on when resting and are worse at the end of the day. No treatment may be needed if symptoms are mild. Medication can ease symptoms if the condition is distressing.
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louise robertson, about 1 year
please can you advise so many web sites to look at about rls I also get it in my arms wrists & feel it engulfs !! my chest when it is really bad
Report this commentHayleyBanks, over 2 years
Thank you so much for this article. I have had problems with anaemia for years and have always had the problems with my legs that your article describes. That the two may be connected makes perfect sense. I hadn't realised that what I have in my legs every evening is actually a syndrome that can be treated. It's bothered me for so long. Now I can go to my GP and might be able to get some peace! My husband will be so pleased if I stop kicking around all night log!
Report this commentHannah Corbett, over 2 years
I had never heard of RLS before, but after reading this spoke to my gp about it and now it is under control. Thank you !
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Tina, about 1 year
Wow! I didn't realise that there was an actual name for this. I suffer from RLS but not often enough to complain to a doctor about it. It makes sense now as i am a diabetic. I had no idea it was related. Thank you for this information.
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