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 ...

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 ...

Q. My husband jerks constantly during the night, and sometimes the jerks are so violent that his whole body is lifted from the bed. He does not wake up from these jerks, but I cannot fall asleep due ...

Leg cramps are painful and debilitating. They can stop you in your tracks during a busy day or wake you from a restful sleep. Perhaps you’ve already tried remedies like using heating pads, taking ...

Q: I’ve read about putting soap under the bottom sheet to prevent leg cramps. I suffer from restless legs. I don’t think “leg cramps” refers to this problem. Do you have any other recommendations? A: ...

Restless leg syndrome is a condition that’s disruptive to sleep and causes frustration and discomfort in those who experience its symptoms. Early research suggests taking magnesium for restless leg ...

If you have a habit of moving your legs repeatedly during sleep, then do not take it lightly. These can be symptoms of restless leg syndrome. Know what are its causes and what serious consequences can ...

A recent study has identified chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients—especially those undergoing dialysis—as a group at significantly higher risk of developing Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS). The ...

If you feel a need to move your legs without your control, you’re not alone. Restless legs syndrome is a neurological disorder impacting three percent of adults that causes an urge to move your legs ...

Through the windows of an express train from Kyoto, Japan, to a whisky distillery on Mount Kaikoma, my colleagues admired the views and calmly discussed the agenda for the day. Distracted and annoyed, ...

—Restless legs syndrome can be highly disruptive, so one could assume that it could trigger depressive symptoms. But what if depression triggers RLS symptoms? Reviewed by Olivia Moffitt, MD, Assistant ...