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Restless leg syndrome (Willis-Ekbom disease)
In the majority of cases, there's no obvious cause of restless legs syndrome. This is known as idiopathic or primary restless legs syndrome, and it can run in families.
About restless leg syndrome
Restless legs syndrome is a disorder that causes an overwhelming and often unpleasant urge to move your legs (or arms). The urge to move often occurs in the evening when you’re resting or lying down and is usually due to uncomfortable, tingly, aching, or creeping sensations. Movement such as walking or stretching will often relieve these feelings.
Common signs and symptoms of restless legs syndrome include:
- Uncomfortable sensations deep within the legs, accompanied by a strong urge to move them
- The leg sensations are triggered by rest and get worse at night
- The uncomfortable sensations temporarily get better when you move, stretch, or massage your legs
- Repetitive cramping or jerking of the legs during sleep
Our restless leg syndrome locations
The Harborne Hospital
Mindelsohn Way B15 2TQ Birmingham
Sleep Centre at London Bridge Hospital
St Olaf House, 27 Tooley Street SE1 2PY London
Patient stories
Hear from past patients about their experience
Sarah's story
Sarah, a health copywriter, aged 47, from Birmingham, was looking forward to enjoying the first few months of married life, when her painful periods revealed a diagnosis of endometriosis and metastatic appendix cancer.
Alan's story
Despite years of experiencing heart problems that just wouldn’t go away, Alan was apprehensive about having a surgical procedure. But with the expertise of his consultant and the latest cardiac technology, he decided to go ahead.
Andrew's story
“I couldn’t move my legs at all, and my arms only partially. But now I can walk six miles. I wouldn’t have got that without the physio team at The Christie Private Care, I simply wouldn’t have.”
This content is intended for general information only and does not replace the need for personal advice from a qualified health professional.