Can someone please list the symptoms of RESTLESS LEG SYNDROME?

Question

My Husband insists he does not have it but if we are at the movies or driving long distances, I notice (or rather feel) him shaking his legs like crazy.

I am sure his does, but I haven't researched it at all yet.

I had never heard of this until rather recently.

Thanks for any responses.

I am not asking for anyone to do my research.

I am asking for KNOWLEDGABLE People who may have this problem for Personal information on the symptoms and the cause.

Answer 1

A Yahoo search for "restless legs syndrome" + symptoms will tell you all about it.

Answer 2

Restless leg syndrome symptoms are:

1) Irritating sensations in legs:
Sensations can be painful or just uncomfortable. Feelings are described as creeping, crawling, tingling, pulling.
2) Overwhelming urge to move around:
Getting up and moving around can relieve the discomfort.
3) Position and time of day affect sensations:
Discomfort tends to increase when sitting or lying down and during the evening or night.
4) Movements in toes or feet:
Others may notice your feet or toes moving slightly or jerking when you are sitting still or resting.
5) All limbs may be affected:
People usually feel the sensations in the calf area, but some feel them in the upper leg, the feet, the arms, or the hands.
6) Individual variation in intensity:
Some describe the sensations as merely bothersome or annoying, while others describe them as quite painful and feel them deep in the leg.

Answer 3

The best way to tell is, if you two are sitting and he's shaking his leg, for you to stop it and tell him he's not to shake it, and act like your focusing on something else. If he starts to shake it, he's probably got RLS. I have it, and my biggest thing was I need to shake my leg to calm and relax myself, and at night my husband says I "swim" because no matter how hard he holds my leg down it will still move just alittle bit.

Answer 4

Put your search engine to work (that's what you're asking us to do).

My search turned up many sites, including this one http://www.rls.org/NETCOMMUNITY/Page.aspx?&pid=471&srcid=-2 for the Restless Leg Syndrome Foundation.

I'm sure you'll find what you need easily. Good luck!

Answer 5

RLS usually occurs during sleep. A good sedative or tranquiliser at bedtime like Alprazolam .5mg

Answer 6

the title sums it up however typcially RLS manifests itself when trying to sleep by pain, sudden movement, and inability to get comfortable (as i now move to type this better on my laptop)

your hubby seems to be more anxious rather than RLS; if it manifests in bed, see your dr for evaluation and treatment

Answer 7

I probably know as much as you ,but if you have kaiser Hospital you Can go to kp.org and you should be able to look it up . Best of Luck to you two....

Answer 8

http://www.rls.org/NETCOMMUNITY/Page.aspx?&pid=471&srcid=-2

Answer 9

http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/guide/restless-legs-syndrome-RLS

http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/guide/understanding-sleep-problems-symptoms