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Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a condition that causes a very strong urge to move the legs. The urge to move usually is caused by an uncomfortable feeling in the legs. It typically happens in the evening or at night when sitting or lying down.
To diagnose restless legs syndrome, your healthcare professional takes your medical history and asks about your symptoms. A diagnosis of RLS is based on the following criteria, established by the International Restless Legs Syndrome Study Group:
Restless legs syndrome usually causes sensations that begin or worsen during rest or inactivity, such as lying down or sitting, and worsen in the evening or at night. These sensations are typically only relieved by movement, such as walking or stretching, until they go away.
Uncomfortable sensations in your legs can interrupt your sleep — making you drag through your day. These therapies calm the restlessness and improve sleep.
If the sensation happens regularly, they may have restless legs syndrome, which is considered a sleep disorder. Restless legs syndrome can occur in about 2% of school-aged children. It also can run in families. Children with symptoms may have a parent who has restless legs syndrome.
Clinical features and diagnosis of restless legs syndrome and periodic limb movement disorder in adults. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed Nov. 16, 2021. Silber MH.
See a list of publications about restless legs syndrome by Mayo Clinic doctors on PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine. There is a problem with information submitted for this request.
Clinical features and diagnosis of restless legs syndrome and periodic limb movement disorder in adults. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed Nov. 16, 2021. Silber MH.
For Restless Legs Syndrome: Adults—At first, 0.25 milligrams (mg) once a day, 1 to 3 hours before bedtime. Your doctor will adjust your dose as needed and tolerated. However, the dose is usually not more than 4 mg per day. Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
Treatment for RLS usually focuses on relieving the symptoms. A variety of simple steps you can take at home may help. Taking a warm bath, massaging your legs, applying warm or cool packs, and trying relaxation techniques, such as yoga or meditation, can all be useful in calming RLS.