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.

Up to 10% of Americans suffer from restless legs syndrome (RLS), a neurological disorder that causes uncomfortable sensations in the legs and an irresistible urge to move them. But despite how common ...

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. The ...

For some people, sleepless nights can be caused by racing thoughts, reactions to caffeine or overstimulation from using devices too close to bedtime. But for those affected by restless legs syndrome ...

We all know the anxiety of knowing you have to wake up early in the morning, but when you get in bed the night before, you can’t fall asleep. For some, this can be compounded by a strange urge to move ...

Actor Kevin Dobson reveals long battle with Restless Legs Syndrome. April 5, 2011— -- Nearly a decade ago, television and movie actor Kevin Dobson, now 68, took on a new role in a play. The job, ...

The 2025 AASM guidelines recommend iron supplementation as the first-line treatment for RLS when ferritin levels are below 75 ng/mL. Dopamine agonists like ropinirole can reduce RLS symptoms but carry ...

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) can sometimes affect the arms. When symptoms only occur in the arms, the condition is called restless arms syndrome (RAS). RAS is much less common. RLS in the arms may ...