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Some Common Symptoms of RLS Include:
- Unpleasant sensations in the legs (sometimes the arms as well), often described as creeping, crawling, tingling, pulling, or painful;
- Leg sensations are relieved by walking, stretching, knee bends, massage, or hot or cold baths;
- Leg discomfort occurs when lying down or sitting for prolonged periods of time;
- The symptoms are worse in the evening and during the night.
Other Possible Characteristics Include:
- Involuntary leg (and occasionally arm) movements while asleep;
- Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep;
- Sleepiness or fatigue during the daytime;
- Cause of the leg discomfort not detected by medical tests;
- Family members with similar symptoms.
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