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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

“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 ...

Catching the symptoms of restless leg syndrome early and treating it properly can make a world of difference in your comfort ...

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 ...

My painful restless legs are stopping me from relaxing & nothing seems to work ... AS soon as I relax in bed, I get a crawling sensation under my skin in my legs. Most read in Health. UPF-FREE DIET ...

The technical term for your symptoms – the sensation of insects crawling on the skin – is formication. ... I feel like swarms of ants are crawling all over my leg when I try to sleep.

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 ...