Restless legs stops millions of people sleeping every night.
In this website, I’m going to teach you everything I know about preventing restless legs and how to minimise the discomfort to get a good night’s sleep.
What is Restless Legs Syndrome?
Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) produces unusual feelings in the legs which are so uncomfortable that sufferers are unable to sleep or are woken during sleep.
Millions of people are affected every night by RLS. It is also referred to as Willis Ekbom Disease.
do I have Restless Legs Syndrome?
Restless legs syndrome can be difficult to describe but most sufferers would agree on this general definition it causes uncomfortable or unpleasant sensations in the legs, together with an overwhelming urge to move them, to get relief from these sensations.
The symptoms occur mainly in the evening when a person is relaxing, sitting or lying down. They can also occur at other times of inactivity such as a long car trip or watching a movie.
Moving the legs can relieve the discomfort but often only for a short time, even as short as a few seconds, before the sensations start again.
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