It’s the middle of the night and you’re not sleeping; you’re searching for restless legs syndrome treatments to quell the uncontrollable urges to move your legs. And you’re not alone: Among the 10% of ...

Newly approved medications for restless leg syndrome may only be effective for a time, suggest movement disorder neurologists from the University of Rochester Medical Center. If taken too long, in ...

ANDERSON TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WKRC) - It is estimated two in three Americans have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. If all you want for Christmas is a good night’s sleep, you may want to ask your ...

A drug widely used to treat seizures and anxiety appears to be an effective treatment for restless legs syndrome and helps people with the disorder get a better night's sleep, according to a new study ...

Willis-Ekbom disease—more commonly known as restless legs syndrome—is a condition that causes an irresistible urge to move the legs. At its best it's inconvenient, and at its worst it can cause ...

Dear Mayo Clinic: Is restless legs syndrome hereditary? Is there an effective treatment, or does a diagnosis of RLS mean I will have it for life? A: Restless legs syndrome (RLS), is not always ...

For Walt Kowalski of Jackson, Mich., bedtime isn't the relaxing end to the day, but the beginning of another nerve-jangling night with restless legs syndrome. Soon after lying down, unpleasant ...

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a condition that causes discomfort and tingling in the legs when the patient is stationary, leaving them with a constant need to move or rub their legs. New research ...

You’ve just settled into bed for the night, when an uncomfortable sensation creeps up your legs. Suddenly, you feel a strong urge to jerk them — it’s strange, and perhaps even painful. Not again! If ...

We all know the anxiety of knowing you have to wake up early in the morning, but when you get in bed the night before, you can’t fall asleep. For some, this can be compounded by a strange urge to move ...

Medically reviewed by Smita Patel, DO Key Takeaways There's no scientific proof that placing a bar of soap in your bed helps ...