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Article: New Survey Reveals Common Yet Under Recognized Disorder - Restless Legs Syndrome - Is Keeping America Awake at Night; RLS Symptoms Impact Sleep, Daily Life and Interpersonal Relationships.
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- June 10, 2003
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RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. -- RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., June 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Millions of Americans are losing sleep at night because of an uncontrollable urge to move their legs, or "creepy-crawly" sensations in their legs, according to a new survey. These are symptoms of Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS), a neurological disorder that often leads to sleep disruption for many sufferers.
The Putting RLS to Rest survey findings underscore the impact the condition can have on daily activities due to disruption of sleep and subsequent issues. Many respondents agreed the condition had an impact on their daily life and nearly 42 percent of those polled believe ...