Restless Legs Syndrome

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WHAT IS RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME (RLS)

Unfortunately, restless legs syndrome or RLS has been wrongly mocked by comedians as a less than serious problem. For those who suffer from it, it is far from a laughing matter. In sufferers, there is an overwhelming urge to move their legs to the point that it is impossible to sit still. This urge may increase at night Thus RLS is often viewed as a sleep problem and can be expertly treated by sleep specialists.

RLS can be caused or worsened by back injuries, and insufficient iron stores, but more often than not, though a cause cannot be ascertained, therapy tailored to that individual is frequently very successful. The sleep specialists at DSM Sleep Specialists clinic are experts in the diagnoses and treatment of RLS.