What is Restless Leg Syndrome? Here are some things you should know about this condition.
Saber Psychiatry specializes in evaluating and treating sleep disorders in children and adults. One of the most common sleep disorders is Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS). According to the Sleep Health Foundation, people with RLS experience uncomfortable feelings in their legs, and the only way to stop these disagreeable sensations is to move their legs.
Restless Leg Syndrome
- RLS causes discomfort and a strong urge to move your legs
- If you move your legs, it will feel better (at least for a time)
- It is always worse in the evenings
- RLS may make it hard to sleep
- Causes include some diseases, pregnancy, or dietary factors
- It is possible to ease discomfort
- There are drugs that can help if your RLS is serious
- The risk of RLS increases with age
Call Us Today!
Are you experiencing uncomfortable feelings in your legs that are affecting your ability to sleep? If so, it is a good idea to be evaluated by a trained medical professional, and we can help. Saber Psychiatry evaluates and treats children and adults with psychiatric disorders, including RLS and other sleep disorders in Franklin. We are currently accepting new patients ages 2 to 65. Call 615.678.7839 to schedule an appointment.