Written in an easy to read style, this fact sheet provides patients with essential information about Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS); a sensory disorder causing an almost irresistible urge to move the legs. RLS can make it hard to fall asleep and stay asleep, which leads to symptoms and other issues associated with sleep deprivation.
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