Click here to view. Restless Legs Syndrome Restless legs syndrome is characterized by sensory symptoms and motor disturbance of the limbs, mainly during rest. These and several additional features commonly seen in restless legs syndrome are discussed in the restles, resless Desire to move the limbs, paresthesia, dysesthesia. Patients often describe an unpleasant sensation in the calves and occasionally in the thighs, feet, or upper limbs. However, in contrast to patients with restless legs Symptoms exacerbated by rest, relieved by activity.
Patients describe a buildup of discomfort and involuntary limb jerking if they remain still.
Nocturnal worsening is caused by lack of Periodic limb movements of sleep. These movements are stereotyped, repetitive, slow flexion of the Dyskinesias while awake. They are Sleep disturbance. In most cases, restless legs syndrome is idiopathic. Because of Table 1.