My legs felt like they had soda bubbles fizzing inside them

Welcome to “Under the Covers of Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)”

Under the covers of Restless Legs Syndrome
 

“Restless Legs Syndrome is a common neurological disorder and one of the most common causes of sleep disturbance. Despite being so common and causing such distress to people affected by the condition, RLS often remains undiagnosed and when diagnosed is often not managed appropriately.

With this educational website, the authors hope to help clarify possible misconceptions about the condition and help people to better understand how serious RLS can be for people living with the condition every day.”

Professor Richard P. Allen Professor Richard P. Allen
Secretary of the World Association of Sleep Medicine (WASM) and Committee Member of World Sleep Day 2009

Research Associate of Neurology, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, USA

 

On the following pages you will find a wealth of information about Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) including a short history of RLS, facts and statistics and insights into the impact the condition has on patients’ quality of life. You will hear from patients and from experts in the field of RLS about research, diagnosis, symptoms and management of the condition.

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This educational website is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim and has been developed in conjunction with the World Association of Sleep Medicine (WASM), with contributions from renowned international RLS experts and patients.