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With symptoms that seem worse at night than during the daytime, restless leg syndrome (RLS) is often hard to diagnose. This disease can appear in anyone, but it’s most common in people who are pregnant or have other conditions like anemia, arthritis, and diabetes. With over 20 years of experience, the friendly professionals at Glacier Headache and Sleep Medicine understand the havoc restless leg syndrome can wreak on a person’s life and are knowledgeable on how to treat it. Below, this team discusses three signs that may indicate you have restless leg syndrome.

3 Signs That Indicate You Might Have Restless Leg Syndrome

Symptoms Worsen When Lying Down

restless leg syndromeWhen you lie down, the urge to move your legs around tends to increase. Even if you don’t plan on sleeping, you may find that the longer you are laying down, the more severe your RLS symptoms become. It’s also common in restless leg syndrome that typical symptoms become worse in the evening.

Hard to Fall and Stay Asleep

Those who are diagnosed with RLS find that falling asleep and staying asleep is particularly challenging because of the urge they have to move their limbs. This is one of the most common symptoms and is often used to help support a diagnosis.

Symptoms Get Better After Movement

If the sensation in your legs is temporarily relieved after movement, it’s likely that you have RLS. While the relief can last as long as you are moving, the sensation of wanting to move your legs often returns very quickly.

If you think you might be suffering from restless leg syndrome, contact the professionals at Glacier Headache and Sleep Medicine. This expert team has helped clients with a variety of sleeping disorders from insomnia, to sleep apnea and narcolepsy. For more information or to book an appointment, call them at (406) 752-1729 or visit them online.

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