Restless legs syndrome (RLS), also known as Willis-Ekbom disease, is a neurological disorder that causes unpleasant or uncomfortable sensations in the legs and an irresistible urge to move them. It is ...

Newly approved medications for restless leg syndrome may only be effective for a time, suggest movement disorder neurologists from the University of Rochester Medical Center. If taken too long, in ...

This study is the first of its kind in developing an off-label indication for RLS. Other conditions we’re considering ...

(BPT) - A creepy-crawly feeling. An irresistible urge to move your legs. The inability to sit still for long periods of time. These are common complaints of those living with moderate-to-severe ...

Dear Mayo Clinic: Is restless legs syndrome hereditary? Is there an effective treatment, or does a diagnosis of RLS mean I will have it for life? A: Restless legs syndrome (RLS), is not always ...

A drug widely used to treat seizures and anxiety appears to be an effective treatment for restless legs syndrome and helps people with the disorder get a better night's sleep, according to a new study ...

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a condition that causes discomfort and tingling in the legs when the patient is stationary, leaving them with a constant need to move or rub their legs. New research ...

Jean Smith, whose name has been changed to protect her privacy, began to experience symptoms of what she later learned was restless legs syndrome (RLS) when she was 29 years old and pregnant. She ...

Approximately 5 to 10 percent of adults in the United States are affected by a condition called restless leg syndrome that can disrupt sleep and may result in other negative consequences. The ...

This informational guide, part of POPSUGAR's Condition Center, lays out the realities of this health concern: what it is, what it can look like, and strategies that medical experts say are proven to ...