You’re desperately trying to doze off, but your legs didn’t get the memo—they’re achy and uncomfortable, and you feel like you can’t keep them still. If that sounds familiar, you may be dealing with ...

Have you ever heard of Willis-Ekbom disease? Do you know anyone who has this disorder? We didn’t think so. And yet many of your friends and family members suffer from this extremely disruptive ...

FARGO - Jane Williams said it's almost impossible to explain what restless legs syndrome feels like to people who don't have it. "It's just this urge to move your legs," she said. "It's a feeling ...

Restless Leg Syndrome can disrupt sleep and affect heart and mental health. Experts explain symptoms, causes, risks and ...

Restless legs syndrome, also called Willis-Ekbom Disease, is a neurological sleep disorder in which a person experiences an urge to move their legs or arms, and this urge is accompanied by or in ...

Dear Mayo Clinic: Is restless legs syndrome hereditary? Is there an effective treatment, or does a diagnosis of RLS mean I will have it for life? A: Restless legs syndrome (RLS), is not always ...

If you've ever felt an irresistible urge to move your legs at night-that tingling sensation that won't quit-you're not alone. Restless legs syndrome affects millions of women, and the good news? There ...

Medically reviewed by Smita Patel, DO Key Takeaways There's no scientific proof that placing a bar of soap in your bed helps with restless legs syndrome (RLS) or leg cramps.Talk to your healthcare ...

Symptoms can start as early as 5 to 6 years old, and prevent a good night’s sleep Dear Mayo Clinic: My child moves around a lot at bedtime and has trouble falling asleep. She describes “bugs” on her ...

Most cases of restless leg syndrome have no known cause. However, researchers associate certain genetic variants with the condition. It may also occur due to a disruption of dopamine levels in the ...

—Restless legs syndrome can be highly disruptive, so one could assume that it could trigger depressive symptoms. But what if depression triggers RLS symptoms? Reviewed by Olivia Moffitt, MD, Assistant ...