Restless legs syndrome makes you feel like you must move a part of your body, usually your legs.
These feelings are often described as:
- Tingling
- “Pins and needles”
- Prickling
- Pulling
- Crawling.
Moving will usually make you feel better, at least for a short time. This problem usually happens at night when you are trying to relax or go to sleep.
After you fall asleep, your legs or arms may begin to jerk or move. These movements are called periodic limb movements. They can wake you from sleep, which adds to your being overtired. Although periodic limb movement is considered a separate condition, it often happens to people who have restless legs syndrome.
