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The syndrome is a sleeping disorder estimated to affect 12 million Americans.
It is often described as a burning, creeping feeling that is like insects crawling inside the legs.
Lying down and trying to sleep activates the feeling.
Its cause is unknown, but it affects more women than men.
Half of all sufferers share the condition with family members, suggesting a genetic component.
Symptoms worsen at rest or at night, causing sleeplessness due to tossing and turning in bed, rubbing of legs and ...
Source: HighBeam Research, About Restless Legs Syndrome.(The Dallas Morning News)