Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS):

• characterized by an irresistible urge to move one’s body to stop uncomfortable or odd sensations.

• symptoms occur at night or when the person is resting

• felt in the legs and rarely in the arms.

• Iron deficiency can cause this as well. We help alleviate the symptoms with medications as needed

Periodic Limb Movement Disorder: is a sleep disorder where the patient moves his/hers limbs involuntarily during sleep, and has symptoms or problems related to the movement.

• PLMD should not be confused with restless leg syndrome.

• RLS occurs while awake as well as when asleep

• PLMD on the other hand occurs during sleep, and the patient is often unaware of these movements altogether

This can cause:

• Insomnia

• and excessive sleepiness