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Sleepless Nights and Restless Legs Syndrome

It's nighttime, and you're finally able to unwind and go to bed. But right before you fall asleep, you feel it—an uncontrollable, irresistible urge to move your legs. The feeling is maddening; the best way to describe it is “creepy.” It only goes away when you move your legs, but the relief isn't permanent. Sometimes, your legs even “jump” of their own accord. The longer you try to lie still, the worse it gets; you watch your clock in frustration as the minutes tick away, and still, your body will not let you sleep…

If this situation sounds familiar, you might suffer from a condition known as restless legs syndrome (RLS).