Usually there isn’t a clear reason for restless legs.
The problem often runs in families.
Sometimes there is a clear cause, like not getting enough iron. If that’s the case, treating the cause may solve the problem.
Women sometimes get restless legs while they are pregnant.
Other problems that are sometimes linked to restless legs syndrome include kidney failure, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, nerve damage, anemia, and Parkinson’s disease. But most people who seek treatment do not have any of these other problems.
