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Sleep Disorder : Restless Legs Syndrome - Symptoms
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a. Unpleasant Feelings
The urge to move the legs usually is due to unpleasant feelings in the legs. People with RLS describe these feelings as:
b. Children may describe RLS symptoms differently from adults.
RLS gets its name from the urge to move the legs when sitting or lying down. This urge is due to unpleasant feelings in the legs that are relieved by movement. Typical movements are:
c. Worsening of symptoms at rest
The unpleasant feelings in RLS usually occur in the lower leg (calf). But the feelings can occur at any place between the thigh and the ankle and also in the arm. The feelings are worse when lying down or sitting for a long period of time. d. Worsening of symptoms in the evening or night
Most people find the symptoms to be less noticeable during the day and more pronounced in the evening or at night, especially during the onset of sleep. For many people, the symptoms disappear by early morning, allowing for more refreshing sleep at that time. Effects of Restless Leg Syndrome RLS can make it hard to fall asleep and stay asleep. People with RLS often don’t get enough sleep and may feel tired and sleepy during the day. This can make it difficult to:
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mani2003
Posted on: 04/13/2007 My daughter have hard point grow in foot and gives pain while walking.Most of the people have similar problem.
Sometimes it grow little by little and need to cut it by sharp knife.I do not know the medical term.Pl give me suggestion to completely remove from foot.
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