Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a discomfort in the legs which is relieved by moving or stimulating the legs. This feeling is difficult to describe and commonly referred to as a crawling, tingling or prickling sensation.
Most patients experience symptoms during a period of inactivity, such as reading, watching television or riding in a car. The symptoms can be temporarily relieved by getting up and walking around, or taking a hot shower, or rubbing the legs.
Medications have been found useful in the treatment of RLS.
Sleepnet's RLS homepage has a number of useful links providing information about RLS.
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