“Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is an unusual condition of the nervous system characterised by the compelling need to move the legs.
“It is usually worse in the evening and can be a problem when trying to sleep.
“The strange sensation in the calves has been described as a type of cramp, soreness or a creeping, crawling feeling. Some liken the sensation to shooting darts of electricity or even squirming insects inside the legs.
“The same symptoms can also be caused by other conditions including diabetes, iron deficiency anaemia, alcoholism and some forms of arthritis. It is relatively common in pregnancy.
“Around five out of every 100 people will experience RLS at some time.”
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