What Is Restless Legs Syndrome?
Restless legs syndrome is a neurological disorder that causes an overwhelming urge to move the limbs.
Symptoms seen during periods of rest and patients have difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, and/or returning to sleep.
Restless legs syndrome risk factors include multiple sclerosis, end-stage kidney disease, iron deficiency anemia, peripheral nerve damage, Parkinson disease, and pregnancy,
Infrequent symptoms are treated with medications such as levodopa or dopamine agonists, while frequent symptoms treated with gabapentinoid medication.
Peroneal nerve stimulation device, which is worn on the lower legs for 30 to 60 minutes, typically in the evening is used for patients with persistent symptoms.
