RLS can begin any time but is usually more common and severe among older people. It characterized by unpleasant sensations in the legs, described as creeping, crawling, tingling, pulling, or painful. The sensations frequently affect the calf area but may be felt anywhere from the thigh to the ankle. Sensations tend to occur when a person with RLS lies down or sits for prolonged periods of time. Usually, moving the legs, walking, rubbing or massaging them, or doing knee bends can bring relief, at least briefly.
Most people experience insomnia because of the symptoms which are worse at rest.
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