Restless Legs Syndrome is a nerve problem characterised by uncomfortable sensations with the lower limbs and the compelling desire to move the lower limbs, generally only when trying to get to sleep. The weird experience, usually in the calves, may be described as a sort of cramp, soreness or simply a creeping, moving sensation. Suffers of this liken the experience to shooting darts of electrical power, or even invasive creatures within the legs. Often the feelings vary in extent from uncomfortable to annoying to painful. By far the most distinctive characteristic of the condition is that lying down and trying to relax causes the feelings. Because of this, most of the people with restless legs syndrome have difficulties going to sleep and also remaining asleep. If this is not dealt with, the problem can lead to exhaustion as well as daytime low energy. Individuals with restless legs syndrome sense unpleasant feelings in their lower limbs, particularly if sitting or when lying down, combined with an hard to resist craving to move the lower limb. Most of these sensations typically occur deep inside the leg, between the knee joint and ankle; and less frequently, they can affect the foot, thighs, arms, […] read more