What is Restless Leg Syndrome?
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a sleep disorder that causes tingling, pulling, creeping or painful sensations in the legs at night. This sensation is brought on by lying down in bed or sitting for prolonged periods, such as while driving or at a theatre. RLS typically occurs in the evening, making it difficult to fall asleep. Often, people with RLS want to walk around and shake their legs to help relieve the uncomfortable sensation.
Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a very common problem in which patients feel an irresistible urge to move their legs in order to relieve the “heaviness” they have in their legs especially the calfs. It is our experience that many patients with RLS symptoms and venous disease will experience significant improvement in their discomfort with comprehensive treatment of their venous disease.
