RLS - Restless Leg Syndrome

[MickeyP]

I used to get it a lot when I was doing sport regularly.

Since I stopped taking any exercise whatsover it's fine.

Just waiting for the heart attack now

[n5gooner]

http://www.restlesslegs.org.uk/what_rls.html
RLS is a sensorimotor disorder that may cause considerable discomfort to patients in the waking hours and may have a profound impact on sleep. In severe cases the associated sleep deficit may have a detrimental effect on daytime work, social activities and general well being. In the worst cases sleep deprivation and the inability to tolerate certain activities (such as sitting for long periods at a desk) can lead to job loss, and relationship problems. Most commonly the legs alone are affected but the upper limbs may also be involved.

[VectraMan]

She calls it "unnecessary legs".

I guess I do this, but I've never thought of it as a "syndrome". I never seem to be able to sit still for long.

[NotAllThere]

My sister in law does it. I agree with the annoying git syndrome. I think it's caused by the fact that she's FINE. Female, Insecure, Neurotic and Emotional.

[Chugnut]

Hmm, don't think so, but I do have a tendency to like 'bounce' my leg up and down on the ball of my foot whilst sat at my desk... I've seen lots of people do this before... is there a name for this??

Yes, irritating git syndrome.

Hyperactive people often suffer from it and too much caffeine can cause it.

My wife usually gets in in the evening (titter). She calls it "unnecessary legs". It's very distracting when trying to watch TV next to her.

[XLMonkey]

Me too, I have to make up pretend meetings to give myself a reason to get up and walk around sometimes. Just can't abide sitting around for ages.

Mind you, its not as bad as some people - there are quite a few where I work suffering from Restless Mouth Syndrome...

[MrRobin]

Hmm, don't think so, but I do have a tendency to like 'bounce' my leg up and down on the ball of my foot whilst sat at my desk... I've seen lots of people do this before... is there a name for this??

[Swiss Tony]

Think you might have shin splints by the sound of that - DaveB

[wendigo100]

I do like to get up and walk about a lot.

Have you been up the arse yet this season gooner?

[DaveB]

Yep, had it for as long as I can remember. Usually worst when sitting down and tired. Cramp like pain in the lower leg, especially the shins for some reason, that make me have to move them every few seconds or get up and walk about. I get a bout of it about once a month or so.

[MarillionFan]

Not me, but my mother in law does.

Personally I just think she's a loon.

[n5gooner]

Resless Leg Syndrome - does anyone else suffer from this, I do, mostly when sitting down and tired. I just have to get up and walk wabout, apparently about 8% of people do......so who else here does ?