Early Symptoms Of Fibromyalgia Everyone Should Be Aware Of

Restless Legs Syndrome

Individuals who have this disease are also more likely to develop restless legs syndrome. Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a neurological disorder that causes uncomfortable sensations in the legs and creates an urge to move the legs, hence restless. RLS has been described as causing a burning, creeping, crawling, or tugging sensation in the legs, and can range from minor to painful. A study published in the Journal of Clinical SleepMedicine discovered that thirty-three percent of patients with fibromyalgia also had restless legs syndrome, compared to the three percent of patients who did not have fibromyalgia. The results of the study are significant because sleep disruption caused by restless legs syndrome can exacerbate symptoms of fibromyalgia and affect the patient’s quality of sleep.