Restless Leg Syndrome
By
Jane Farrell
GET ENOUGH SLEEP.
Restless legs syndrome, or RLS, also known as Willis-Ekbom disease, can disrupt your life and make it hard for you to sleep. A disease of the nervous system, RLS can make it harder for you to be still, especially at night or when you are trying to relax or sleep, which can impact how much sleep you get. Fatigue tends to worsen symptoms of RLSΓÇöso getting enough sleep is key. Experts have found that going to bed at same time every nightΓÇöand also getting up at the same time in the morningΓÇöcan be very helpful. Some people with RLS find that going to bed later and rising later in the day helps in getting enough sleep.