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Restless legs syndrome

Alternative names RLS Ekbom's syndrome Jimmy legs

RLS is a medical condition originally believed to be a disease of the brain or the nervous system (Neurological disorder).

 The syndrome is associated with the constant desire to move the limbs, because of perceived unpleasant sensations in them. The symptoms typically worsens at rest and is relived by movement. (Walking or moving the limbs).  Scientific literature describes  the following symptoms of RLS ,

Creepy-crawly
Ants crawling
Jittery
Pulling
Worms moving
Soda bubbling in the veins
Electric current
Shock-like feelings
Pain
Burning
Heebie jeebies
Tearing
Throbbing
Tight feeling
Grabbing sensation
Itching bones
Crazy legs
Fidgets

 The prevalence of this syndrome in the adult population ranges between 0.6-15%. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) identifies it to be a primary medical disorder due to no apparent cause.

 
International RLS Study Group  (IRLSSG) met at the NIH in the year 2003 and defined the clinical criteria for detecting this syndrome.<.