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 ...

Restless leg syndrome is when you feel very unpleasant "creepy-crawly" (or even painful) sensations in your legs while you're sitting or lying still, especially at bedtime. People can experience ...

A recent study has identified chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients—especially those undergoing dialysis—as a group at significantly higher risk of developing Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS). The ...

Restless legs is a syndrome characterised by uncomfortable tickling, burning, prickling or aching sensations in the muscles of the legs. Sufferers usually find that symptoms develop at night while ...

A new clinical practice guideline provides updated recommendations for the treatment of restless legs syndrome. The guideline reflects the latest scientific evidence and recommends significant changes ...

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 ...