Symptoms Of Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)

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According to American Academy of Sleep Medicine, the symptoms of Restless Legs Syndrome are:

An urge to move the legs, often accompanied by uncomfortable sensations in the legs, usually described as a creeping or crawling feeling, but sometimes as a tingling, cramping, burning or just plain pain. Some patients have no definite sensation, except for the need to move. (The arms may also be affected, but that's much less common.)

The need to move the legs to relieve the discomfort, by stretching or bending, rubbing the legs, tossing or turning in bed, or getting up and pacing the floor. Moving usually offers some temporary relief of symptoms.

A definite worsening of the discomfort when lying down, especially when you're trying to fall asleep at night, or during other forms of inactivity, including just sitting.

A tendency to experience the most discomfort late in the day and at night.

Sleep disturbances

If leg twitching or jerking is also present, periodic limb movements during sleep (PLMS) may be the cause.