My legs felt like they had soda bubbles fizzing inside them

What is RLS?

Woman resting her legs

Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is a common neurological disorder affecting up to one in ten of the adult population1 with up to one-third experiencing symptoms at least twice every week, causing moderate to severe distress.2

This section highlights the history of RLS, looking at when the condition was first described as a medical disorder, as well as outlining the key RLS symptoms.

History of RLS
RLS Symptoms

References

  1. Phillips B et al. Epidemiology of Restless Legs Symptoms in adults. Arch Intern Med 2000;160(14): 2137-2141.
  2. Hening W et al. Impact, diagnosis and treatment of Restless Legs Syndrome in a primary care population: REST (RLS epidemiology, symptoms and treatment) primary care study. Sleep Med 2004; 5(3): 237–246.