Restless Legs Syndrome

Restless legs syndrome (also called Willis Ekbom Disease) affects up to 10 percent of Americans.  The name "Restless legs" explains the symptoms: the urge that you must move your legs.  Some people feel discomfort or a creepy crawly sensation and tension in the legs which requires movement in an effort to make the feelings go away. People with restless legs suffer from sleep disturbances.  As they experience leg twitches or jerking movements every 10 to 40 seconds all night long, their sleep is disrupted, leaving them tired and feeling cranky.