Dear Dr James, Just over five years ago I was diagnosed with restless legs syndrome – my symptoms were apparently ‘typical’.

Have you ever felt that creepy, crawling sensation in your legs when you're just trying to wind down or fall asleep? That's what it's like to live with Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) and it can ...

An uncomfortable sensation in the legs that leads to the urge to move them is the main symptom of RLS. "This is often described as a tingling or itching sensation, a crawling, creeping sensation ...

The condition, which affects up to 10 per cent of the population and is more common in women, causes an unpleasant 'crawling' sensation in the legs.

To treat restless legs syndrome, a good first step is to look at what might be making the condition worse, Winkelman said. Alcohol, other medications and simple sugars may contribute to symptoms ...

“Restless legs syndrome is a neurological disorder that is characterized by a need to move that is oftentimes associated with an uncomfortable feeling,” said Dr. John Winkelman, chief of the ...

Karla Dzienkowski's daughter was 11 when she started coming into her mom's room at night saying she couldn't fall asleep because of a stabbing feeling in her legs. She had to walk to make it stop ...

RLS in the arms may cause discomfort, crawling sensations, and a strong urge to move the arms, especially at night. Both RLS and RAS can range from mild to severe, potentially affecting a person ...

The uncomfortable feeling — described as crawling, aching, tingling or throbbing — is often in the legs and sometimes the arms, he added. Restlessness frequently happens when people with the ...

It’s bedtime, but your legs feel like they need to move as soon as you lie down. Sound familiar? You may have restless legs syndrome.