Hur känns restless legs?
Willis-Ekbom Disease, WED, innebär att det känns som om det pirrar eller kryper i benen när du sitter stilla en längre tid, eller på natten när du ligger i sängen och ska sova. Sjukdomen kallades tidigare Restless Legs Syndrome, RLS, rastlösa ben.
What is restless leg syndrome (RLS)?
With RLS, you have an irresistible urge to move the affected limb when the sensations occur. Moving often briefly relieves the limb discomfort. Sleep problems are common with RLS because of the difficulty it causes in getting to sleep. Severe daytime fatigue can also be a big problem. What causes RLS? The cause of RLS is still unknown.
Why is restless leg syndrome so hard to diagnose?
Yet for all that researchers know about it, RLS can be difficult to diagnose, in part because its symptoms overlap with other common conditions, such as nighttime leg cramps. It’s also difficult to treat, as there are few effective medications or therapies for relieving the symptoms of the disorder, which has no known cure.
What is restless legs syndrome (Willis-Ekbom disease)?
Restless legs syndrome, also known as Willis-Ekbom disease, can begin at any age and generally worsens as you age. It can disrupt sleep, which interferes with daily activities. Simple self-care steps and lifestyle changes may help relieve symptoms.
What are the symptoms of an RLS attack?
RLS sensations are often described as burning, creeping or tugging, or like insects crawling inside the legs. You usually have these sensations in the calf, but they may be felt anywhere from the thigh to the ankle.
Restless legs, rastlösa ben, är ett tillstånd som kännetecknas av ett oemotståndligt behov av att röra benen. Karaktäristiska symtom är en obehagskänsla i benen som kan beskrivas som en krypande, stickande, pirrande, hettande, domnande eller ibland smärtande känsla.