For some people, sleepless nights can be caused by racing thoughts, reactions to caffeine or overstimulation from using devices too close to bedtime. But for those affected by restless legs syndrome ...

Restless leg syndrome (RLS) does not seem like a serious health problem. Compared to coronary heart disease, diabetes or cancer, RLS just doesn’t sound scary. But ask someone with this condition how ...

For decades, scientists have been trying to unravel the mysteries of restless legs syndrome (RLS), a poorly understood and underdiagnosed neurological disorder causing itching, crawling, and aching ...

You’re desperately trying to doze off, but your legs didn’t get the memo—they’re achy and uncomfortable, and you feel like you can’t keep them still. If that sounds familiar, you may be dealing with ...

MY 86-year-old mother has been having restless legs for the past few years. The condition has persisted despite all kinds of medications. Kindly advise me on what to do.Abdul (by SMS)The cause of RLS ...

Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is an independent predictor of mortality in kidney transplant patients, a study found. Adrienn Marton, MD, of Semmelweis University in Budapest, and colleagues ...

Limited evidence suggests that vitamins C, D, and E may be beneficial for people experiencing restless legs syndrome (RLS), although more research is required to definitively assess the efficacy of ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Once or twice a week my legs feel "jumpy," to the point that I can't fall asleep. Is this normal, or could it be restless legs syndrome? Does having restless legs syndrome usually ...