Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a medical condition in which there are strong urges to move the legs during rest or sleep. Learn the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of RLS.
Augmentation is characterized by more intense symptom severity, earlier symptom occurrence, and often, symptom spread from the legs to the arms or other body regions. Some people with RLS have adequate symptom control with non-pharmacological measures such as massage or temperate baths. First-line ...
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a sensorimotor neurological disorder characterized by: (1) an irresistible urge to move the legs (sometimes the arms) when at rest; (2) typically worse in the evening or night; and (3) symptoms that are often temporarily relieved by movement. RLS is: (1)...
such as rhythmic movements of the legs or arms, every 15 to 40 seconds, often through the night. These movements differ from normal twitches and spasms
Highly unpleasant sensations in the legs and sometimes arms and other parts of the body that are described as creepy, crawly, shock-like, itchy or even painful Sensations cause an irresistible urge to move Movement provides temporary relief so long as the movement continues Symptoms occur in situa...
Augmentation comprises an earlier onset of RLS symptoms in the evening than before treatment, appearance of symptoms during the day, a shorter latency to the beginning of RLS symptoms while at rest, an involvement of other body parts (i.e. the arms) or an increased severity. Augmentation has...
She clapped me in her arms and asked, “Is it alright if I come sit with you on the curb”? I nodded, stunned, and there we were, sitting on the curb for the next half hour, me, distraught, her murmuring comforting words in my ear. I was so rattled that I took every bit of ...
Although RLS predominantly affects the legs, other body parts can be involved, including the arms, abdomen, pelvis, and even the bladder and face [6]. RLS is classified as primary (idiopathic, iRLS) or associated with other medical condi- tions [8]. The former often shows an autosomal ...
Experts estimate that about 80% of people with restless legs syndrome also have periodic limb movement disorder, or PLMD, which is also called periodic limb movement of sleep (PLMS). In PLMD, the arms or legs twitch or jerk during the night. These movements can happen as often as every 15...
A condition defined as a distressing need or urge to move the legs (or arms)—akathisia—usually accompanied by an uncomfortable deep-seated sensation in the legs that is brought on by rest—sitting or lying down, relieved by moving or walking, and worse at night or in the evening. RLS...