COUNTRY : USA

The Restless Leg Syndrome is common possibly affecting about 10% of the population at some time and to some degree. The Restess Legs Syndrome Foundation began in 1989 in the USA by a few people who thought they had a rare condition perhaps because most doctors didn’t know much about it then. The Foundation has since grown from strength to strength producing information and support for those afflicted and for their doctors too!

Today those goals have taken on a life of their own. The Foundation has grown from a simple volunteer staff to a staff of seven employees in their Rochester, Minnesota location. Our understanding of RLS has also grown. We now know that the condition is not rare at all. In fact, recent research suggests that up to 10 percent of the general population has this neurologic condition. It is perhaps the most common condition you have never heard of, affecting more people than even type 2 diabetes.

THE RESTLESS LEG SYNDROME FOUNDATION

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COUNTRY : USA

THE RESTLESS LEG SYNDROME (National Heart Lung and Blood Institute)

The Restless Legs Syndrome is a poorly understood condition that is associated with a strong urge to move your legs due to a feeling of discomfort that is often described as tinging, burning, itching, crawling etc. It is particularly troublesome at night and can prevent sleep.

Key Points

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Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a disorder that causes a strong urge to move your legs. This urge often occurs with strange and unpleasant feelings in your legs. Moving your legs relieves the urge and the unpleasant feelings.
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People who have RLS describe the unpleasant feelings as creeping, crawling, pulling, itching, tingling, burning, aching, or electric shocks.
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The urge to move and unpleasant feelings occur when you’re resting and inactive. They tend to be worse in the evening and at night and are temporarily relieved in the morning.
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RLS can make it hard to fall asleep and stay asleep. It may make you feel tired and sleepy during the day. This can make it hard to learn, work, and do your normal routine. Not getting enough sleep also can cause depression, mood swings, and other health problems……..read more – link below

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