Do you ever feel an nearly uncontrollable urge to move your legs? If you do, you probably still don't have RLS, but it may be worth getting tested for a diagnosis. Please don't self-diagnose just because we talked about it. Restless Leg Syndome is mostly what it sounds like: A powerful urge to move your legs or get up and move around. Rather than just sitting for too long, this usually has a specific etiology and some specific treatments and tends to affect people's sleep. We'll explain the psychology involved here as well.

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Links and References: 

1. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/restless-legs-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20377168
2. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9497-restless-legs-syndrome
3. https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/disorders/restless-legs-syndrome
4. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/restless-legs-syndrome/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20377174
5. https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/restless-legs-syndrome-rls

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