Restless Legs Syndrome – What the Symptoms Are

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The primary symptom of restless legs syndrome is an irresistible urge to move the legs, and may be paired with itching, creepy-crawly, tugging, pulling, burning, restless, or painful sensations in the limbs that:

• Start or become worse at rest
• Start or become worse at night, especially while lying down
• Are eased by moving or rubbing them

Symptoms can range from mild to intolerable and often force sufferers to pace the floor or toss and turn in bed. The sensations associated with RLS can also be extremely uncomfortable and make both falling and staying asleep difficult.

As a result, RLS sufferers often become sleep deprived, which in turn causes them to feel tired during the day and have difficultly concentrating, which can harm both their work and their social lives.