Does anyone know what causes Restless Leg Syndrome .?

Answer 1

I get that sometimes, think it might be something to do with nervous system, oh found some more on it....

What Is Restless Legs Syndrome?

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a sensory disorder causing an almost irresistible urge to move the legs. The urge to move is usually due to unpleasant feelings in the legs that occur when at rest. People with RLS use words such as creeping, crawling, tingling, or burning to describe these feelings. Moving the legs eases the feelings, but only for a while. The unpleasant feelings may also occur in the arms.

Effects of RLS

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:

Concentrate, making it harder to learn and remember things
Work
Carry out other usual daily activities
Take part in family and social activities
Not getting enough sleep can also make you feel depressed or have mood swings.

RLS can range from mild to severe, based on:

How much discomfort you have in your legs and arms
Whether you feel the need to move around
How much relief you get from moving around
How much sleep disturbance you have
How tired or sleepy you are during the day
How often you have symptoms
How severe your symptoms are on most days
How well you carry out daily activities
How angry, depressed, sad, anxious, or irritable you feel
Types of RLS

There are two types of RLS:

Primary RLS is the most common type of RLS. It is also called idiopathic RLS. “Primary” means the cause is not known. Primary RLS, once it starts, usually becomes a lifelong condition. Over time, symptoms tend to get worse and occur more often, especially if they began in childhood or early in adult life. In milder cases, there may be long periods of time with no symptoms, or symptoms may last only for a limited time.
Secondary RLS is RLS that is caused by another disease or condition or, sometimes, from taking certain medicines. Symptoms usually go away when the disease or condition improves, or if the medicine is stopped.
Periodic Limb Movement Disorder

Most people with RLS also have a condition called periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD). PLMD is a condition in which a person’s legs twitch or jerk uncontrollably about every 10 to 60 seconds. This usually happens during sleep. These movements cause repeated awakenings that disturb or reduce sleep. PLMD usually affects the legs but can also affect the arms.

Outlook

RLS can be unpleasant and uncomfortable. However, there are some simple self-care approaches and lifestyle changes that can help in mild cases. RLS symptoms often improve with medical treatment. Research is ongoing to better understand the causes of RLS and to develop better treatments.

Answer 2

I have restless leg syndrome which has got increasingly worse over the years i have had it since i was 17. There is many factors which can contribute to it. My doctor said its likely to be hereditory and when I researched it I found other family members suffered from it also. Many things can make it worse. The only thing they could give me to help it were drugs which are used to early stages of parkinsons disease which i did not want. I have now bought some Aerosage leg massages from argos and found putting them on for 30 mins before bed really helps to ease the discomfort.

Answer 3

Certain medications may worsen RLS in those who already have it, or cause it secondarily. These include: anti-nausea drugs, certain antihistamines (often in over-the-counter cold medications), drugs used to treat depression (both older tricyclics and newer SSRIs), antipsychotic drugs, and certain medications used to control seizures. Some people find it is worsened by the consumption of diet soda, alcohol, or caffeine. Hypoglycemia has also been found to worsen RLS symptoms. For those affected, a reduction or elimination in the consumption of simple carbohydrates (for example, sugar, white flour, white rice and white potatoes) is recommended.

Both primary and secondary RLS can be worsened by surgery of any kind, however back surgery or injury is often associated with causing RLS. RLS often worsens in pregnancy.

Answer 4

Do you mean Mad Legs, where your hip joints feel like they're connected to a battery? I get it sometimes in bed at night - reckon it's something to do with low blood sugar as a few digestives and a glass of milk usually cure it.

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Answer 7

being on your feet too long, high heels. i had it terrible after i broke ny leg last year, could be magnesium deficiency, go to health shop,eg holland and barrat they advised me to take Rutin tablets, they work.

Answer 8

No. The cause is unknown but there are vaious contributory factors.

Answer 9

which leg is it, the right,left or middle?