Restless legs syndrome
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What is restless legs syndrome?
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a neurological disorder characterized by an unpleasant sensation in the legs and an urge to move them for relief; usually occurs during periods of inactivity, particularly at night. RLS sensations may also be felt in the arms or other parts of the body.
Common symptoms reported by people with restless legs syndrome
Common symptoms
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Heavy sensation in arm(s)
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
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Treatments taken by people for restless legs syndrome
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Data from patients with restless legs syndrome, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
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Compare treatments taken by people with restless legs syndrome
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Total evaluations
Tried for
Perceived effectiveness
for restless legs syndrome (16 evaluations)
Total evaluations
17
Tried for
restless legs syndrome
(13)
Perceived effectiveness
for restless legs syndrome (3 evaluations)
Side effects
nausea
Total evaluations
3
Tried for
restless legs syndrome
(13)
Perceived effectiveness
for restless legs syndrome (2 evaluations)
Side effects
feeling faint (presyncope)
nervousness
Total evaluations
3
Tried for
restless legs syndrome
(3)
Perceived effectiveness
for restless legs syndrome (3 evaluations)
Side effects
Total evaluations
3
Tried for
restless legs syndrome
(3)
Perceived effectiveness
for restless legs syndrome (6 evaluations)
Side effects
insomnia
nausea
Total evaluations
6
Tried for
restless legs syndrome
(2)
Perceived effectiveness
No evaluations
Side effects
No evaluations
Total evaluations
0
Tried for
restless legs syndrome
(1)
Perceived effectiveness
No evaluations
Side effects
No evaluations
Total evaluations
0
Tried for
restless legs syndrome
(1)
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- None
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Data from patients with restless legs syndrome, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
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Who has restless legs syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?
- 8 new patients joined this month
- 806 say restless legs syndrome (RLS) is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 7 | |
| 20s | 44 | |
| 30s | 260 | |
| 40s | 597 | |
| 50s | 1,114 | |
| 60s | 1,115 | |
| 70+ | 638 |
| Age at first symptom | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 years | 334 | |
| 20-29 years | 287 | |
| 30-39 years | 426 | |
| 40-49 years | 408 | |
| 50-59 years | 197 | |
| 60-69 years | 47 | |
| 70+ years | 13 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 630 | |
| Female | 3,143 |
| Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 1,865 | |
| Not Diagnosed | 269 |
These charts show data from restless legs syndrome (RLS) patients who have completed their condition history
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