Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) Discussion Board

I was diagnosed a few years ago after going to the doctor about 'restless' feeling in my legs and my feet getting very hot while I was trying to sleep. Over the past six months I've developed a new symptom; discomfort in my calves. The best way to describe this feeling is like wearing high-heeled st...

ViewsAskew wrote:Leg cramps are not part of RLS. I don't know much about them, just that they're not associated.

It's not leg cramps per-say, but the sensation of the muscles being tensed.

And so how does RLS effect mobility?

Glad I was pointed to this site, I'm looking for some clarification. I'm 27 years old and was officially diagnosed as having RLS about two years ago, tests were done to rule out underlying problems and all was clear. Since then the symptoms have progressed rapidly - when diagnosed my symptoms were v...