For people with restless leg syndrome, a good night's sleep is never a sure thing. Jodi Telander lived with restless leg syndrome for 25 years before she knew what it was. Other WRAL Top Stories "Most ...

Neurologists have long wondered why so-called “dopaminergic” (dopamine being a brain neurotransmitter) treatments help restless leg syndrome (RLS), but not the sleep loss associated with that disorder ...

You’re desperately trying to doze off, but your legs didn’t get the memo—they’re achy and uncomfortable, and you feel like you can’t keep them still. If that sounds familiar, you may be dealing with ...

Millions of women spend their nights tossing and turning and go through their days like a zombie, feeling tired, irritable and foggy. To blame? Restless legs syndrome (RLS), a condition marked by an ...

The 2025 AASM guidelines recommend iron supplementation as the first-line treatment for RLS when ferritin levels are below 75 ng/mL. Dopamine agonists like ropinirole can reduce RLS symptoms but carry ...

We all know the anxiety of knowing you have to wake up early in the morning, but when you get in bed the night before, you can’t fall asleep. For some, this can be compounded by a strange urge to move ...

Restless leg syndrome is when you feel very unpleasant "creepy-crawly" (or even painful) sensations in your legs while you're sitting or lying still, especially at bedtime. People can experience ...

Have you ever heard about or wondered if you have Restless Legs Syndrome? You may be curious if you’ve had a strong, irresistible urge to kick or move your legs while lying in bed, especially if it ...

This informational guide, part of POPSUGAR's Condition Center, lays out the realities of this health concern: what it is, what it can look like, and strategies that medical experts say are proven to ...