Periodic Leg Movements during sleep are kicking movements of the legs which occur every 20-90 seconds all during the night and may disturb the normal sleep of both the sleeper and the bed partner. Restless Leg Syndrome can be a source of insomnia and is due to leg discomfort usually described as aching or as a crawling sensation, which makes the sufferer feel they must continually move their legs. Narcolepsy is less common than sleep apnea. The main symptoms of narcolepsy are excessive and uncontrollable sleepiness, weakness during the day and vivid dreams during daytime naps. Proper diagnosis and treatment are essential with this disorder.
Treatment is individualized to the specific sleep disorder.
Pauses in breathing during sleep. Excessive leg kicking during sleep. Insomnia lasting more than six months. Sleepiness interfering with work or social relationships. Abnormal nighttime behaviors.