When your legs disrupt your sleep, pinpointing the exact cause can be challenging. Two common issues—Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) and night leg cramps—can feel similar at first, but they have different causes and require different treatments. Recognizing the unique symptoms of each is the first step toward […]
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Do I Have Vein Disease? Vein disease may cause aggravating symptoms including: Itching Heaviness/tiredness Aches/pain/tenderness Burning Numbness/Tingling Night cramping Restless legs Vein disease may cause visible signs including: Spider veins — especially below your knees or near your ankles Bulging, varicose veins Ankle swelling Skin discoloration
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Does this sound familiar? You get all comfortable and prepared to get a good night’s sleep when all of a sudden there is an intense creeping, pulling, or tugging sensation in your legs. In an effort to find relief from these late-night unpleasant sensations, you
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According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, up to 10 percent of people in the US are suffering from restless leg syndrome. The symptoms of restless leg syndrome (RLS) are difficult to ignore. Just as you’re about to drift off to sleep, you
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Restless Leg Syndrome, or RLS, is a type of neurological disorder that can be characterized by different sensations in your legs that are unpleasant and uncontrollable. Although not typically painful, it can be overwhelming at times where you have an almost unavoidable urge to move
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About 10 percent of adults suffer from restless leg syndrome, according to the National Sleep Foundation. Also known as Willis-Ekbom disease, a key symptom of restless leg syndrome (RLS) is the need to move your legs. The urge or need to move the legs usually
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Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is a common medical problem that can severely affect sleep and significantly impair a person´s quality of life. There is no specific test for RLS, however, the  clinical diagnosis of RLS is based on the following four basic criteria: • Irresistible urge
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