Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a sleep disorder marked by crawling, creeping, burning, itching or tugging sensations in the legs while resting or sitting for long periods of time. (RLS sometimes affects arms, as well.) The sensations are often so bothersome that you may feel the need to move your legs frequently while trying to fall asleep. Often, it is difficult to sleep until the sensations subside. According to the RLS Foundation, about 80% of the 12 million people with RLS also have periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD).

 

Similar to RLS, PLMD is characterized by sudden, involuntary and repetitive leg-jerking or kicking at the onset of sleep and during sleep. PLMD movements may occur every 10 to 60 seconds — possibly hundreds of times — and often disturb the sleep of bed partners. Both RLS and PLMD sufferers often feel excessive sleepiness (EDS) during the day.

If you or a loved one are experiencing the symptoms of RLS or PLMD, look to Midwest Chest Consultants. Here you’ll receive care from one of our experienced, highly capable sleep physicians. With a sleep evaluation, we can accurately diagnose your condition. If we determine you have RLS or PLMD, we’ll create an individualized treatment program that can bring you welcome relief.

 

Put your restless legs to rest. Call (636) 946-1650 and schedule your consultation today or visit our Patient Education Library to read more about Restless Leg Syndrome.

 

Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a sleep disorder marked by crawling, creeping, burning, itching or tugging sensations in the legs while resting or sitting for long periods of time. (RLS sometimes affects arms, as well.) The sensations are often so bothersome that you may feel the need to move your legs frequently while trying to fall asleep. Often, it is difficult to sleep until the sensations subside. According to the RLS Foundation, about 80% of the 12 million people with RLS also have periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD).

 

Similar to RLS, PLMD is characterized by sudden, involuntary and repetitive leg-jerking or kicking at the onset of sleep and during sleep. PLMD movements may occur every 10 to 60 seconds — possibly hundreds of times — and often disturb the sleep of bed partners. Both RLS and PLMD sufferers often feel excessive sleepiness (EDS) during the day.

If you or a loved one are experiencing the symptoms of RLS or PLMD, look to Midwest Chest Consultants. Here you’ll receive care from one of our experienced, highly capable sleep physicians. With a sleep evaluation, we can accurately diagnose your condition. If we determine you have RLS or PLMD, we’ll create an individualized treatment program that can bring you welcome relief.

 

Put your restless legs to rest. Call (636) 946-1650 and schedule your consultation today or visit our Patient Education Library to read more about Restless Leg Syndrome.