restless legs syndrome
noun
: a nervous disorder characterized by aching, crawling, or creeping sensations of the legs that occur especially at night usually when lying down (as before sleep) and cause a compelling urge to move the legs
called also restless legs, restless leg syndrome
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Risk of Parkinson disease among patients with restless leg syndrome.
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Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
For those who may be using a magnesium product to manage leg cramps or uncomfortable tingling sensations, Troxel warned that these symptoms may be a sign of restless legs syndrome, a clinical sleep disorder commonly associated with iron deficiency.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 28 Sep. 2025
Adeoye experienced awful headaches, body aches, constipation, restless leg syndrome, insomnia, nausea, and flaky skin, a common effect of heavy kava consumption.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
Others may experience restless leg syndrome, which is characterized by an overwhelming urge to move your legs.
—Rosie McCall, Discover Magazine, 21 July 2025
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Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
For those who may be using a magnesium product to manage leg cramps or uncomfortable tingling sensations, Troxel warned that these symptoms may be a sign of restless legs syndrome, a clinical sleep disorder commonly associated with iron deficiency.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 28 Sep. 2025
Adeoye experienced awful headaches, body aches, constipation, restless leg syndrome, insomnia, nausea, and flaky skin, a common effect of heavy kava consumption.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
Others may experience restless leg syndrome, which is characterized by an overwhelming urge to move your legs.
—Rosie McCall, Discover Magazine, 21 July 2025
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“Restless legs syndrome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/restless%20legs%20syndrome. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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