Recognizing the Symptoms of RLS
Even though restless leg syndrome is a fairly common
disorder for many doctors it present something of a problem when it comes to
diagnosing it. Restless leg syndrome shares many of the symptoms that occur
in far more serious diseases making the initial diagnosis somewhat
difficult. Because of these similarities the disorder also known as jimmy
legs it is important to not try and diagnose oneself without first obtaining
a doctor’s opinion. Because RLS symptoms can mimic other illnesses a doctor
can perform the necessary test to rule out these other more severe diseases.
This is important because before any type of treatment is started the
correct diagnosis must be made. Taking the wrong prescription or starting a
home remedy for something other then RLS can cause greater harm than good.
The most common RLS symptom is without a doubt is pain in the upper legs.
This is usually an itching or feeling of something crawling just under the
skin that can be both annoying and painful. This feeling makes it difficult
to sit still and makes the sufferer want to get up and move around. One of
the mysteries of restless leg syndrome is that by moving around the symptoms
will usually subside. This is a contradiction to most other illnesses which
are exacerbated by movement or activity which can be painful.
Another indicator of restless leg syndrome is the increase in the severity
of the symptoms during the night, particularly just after going to bed. This
makes sense because lack of activity makes the RLS symptoms worse. As most
restless leg syndrome sufferers know as they wind down the day and get into
bed is when the symptoms start to affect them. These nightly attacks can
lead to sleepless nights for not only those who have this condition but
their loved ones as well. RLS symptoms also appear to worsen over time
making it important to seek out medical help as soon as the signs of
restless leg syndrome begin to manifest. | 
