What is restless legs syndrome?
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a neurological disorder characterized by an unpleasant sensation in the legs and an urge to move them for relief; usually occurs during periods of inactivity, particularly at night. RLS sensations may also be felt in the arms or other parts of the body.
How do members experience restless legs syndrome?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with restless legs syndrome*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for restless legs syndrome*
*Data from patients with restless legs syndrome, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Compare treatments taken by people with restless legs syndrome*
*Data from patients with restless legs syndrome, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Who has restless legs syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 7 | |
| 20s | 50 | |
| 30s | 238 | |
| 40s | 578 | |
| 50s | 1,115 | |
| 60s | 1,195 | |
| 70+ | 773 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 664 | |
| Female | 3,259 |