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Article: Therapists screen for Restless Legs Syndrome: Disorder may affect 8 percent of population
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- Charleston Gazette
- Article date:
- November 30, 2005
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What is RLS?
Restless Legs Syndrome is an overwhelming urge to move the legs
usually caused by uncomfortable or unpleasant sensations in the legs.
The sensations have the following features: Occur during periods of
inactivity Become more sensitive in the evening and at night Are
relieved by movement of the limb Often cause difficulty staying or
falling asleep, which leads to feelings of daytime tiredness or
fatigue May cause involuntary jerking of the limbs during sleep and
sometimes during wakefulness If you do have restless legs syndrome
(RLS), you are not alone. Up to 8 percent of the U.S. population may
have this condition. RLS severely affects the lives of millions of
individuals.
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