Restless Leg Syndrome

Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) is not usually the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a sleep disorder. When someone has Restless Legs Syndrome, there is an unpleasant urge to move his or her legs or arms with an uncomfortable sensation. The sensation is often a creepy crawly feeling or even a burning or prickly feeling. Normally Restless Legs symptoms begin to occur in the evening before going to bed. After being in bed and symptoms increase, he or she may feel the need to get out of bed to stretch and move around to cope with the unpleasant sensations, this may happen many times throughout the night.

Typically when someone suffers from Restless Legs Syndrome they are more likely to be sleep deprived from this disorder. The sleep deprivation may affect many aspects of ones life such as work performance, mental alertness and energy levels. RLS syndrom will interrupt sleep throughout the night and not allow the sufferer to get a restful deep sleep. There have been many misdiagnosis’s associated to Restless Legs Syndrome, frequently the disorder is mistaken for ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) or stress related disorders. Always make sure that you disclose all symptoms no matter how off the wall they sound. There are many medical conditions that have been associated with Restless Legs Syndrome for example anemia, diabetes, kidney problems or even something as simple as lack of vitamins. However, if it is found that there is a medical condition associated, treating the underlying medical condition will alleviate Restless Legs Syndrom in most cases. It is more often seen in people over the age of fifty and is also seen in 50 percent more women than men. For people that have severe symptoms there are medications that have shown to be beneficial for Restless Legs Syndrome.