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Restless legs syndrome

Urgent need to move the legs, with uncomfortable sensations that appear at rest and at night and that are relieved by moving.

Common signs

Uncomfortable legs at nightRelief when walking or movingDifficulty falling asleep

Tips

For you

  1. Medical check-up (review iron and medication)
  2. Stretching and moderate exercise
  3. Avoid caffeine and alcohol in the afternoon and evening

For family and friends

  1. Walks and stretching together at the end of the day
  2. Avoid caffeine and alcohol in the afternoon and evening

When to ask for help

  1. See a doctor to review iron and medication
  2. If it stops you sleeping

Guidance test

Answer thinking about the last few weeks. There are 8 questions and you get your result straight away. Your answers are not saved or sent.

0 of 8
1. I feel discomfort in my legs when I'm resting
2. I have an urgent need to move them
3. The discomfort gets worse in the evening or at night
4. Moving relieves it
5. I find it hard to fall asleep
6. The discomfort wakes me up
7. It happens to me several times a week
8. I find it hard to sit for a long time

Free resources

Downloadable PDF sheetSigns, tips and resources to print or saveSpanish Sleep Society: information for patientsFree external resourceAll our free guidesFree resource from Clínica Vivaldi

Related disorders

InsomniaSleep-wakeHypersomnolence disorderSleep-wakeNarcolepsySleep-wakeObstructive sleep apnoeaSleep-wake

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Reviewed by María Teresa Fernández Vicente, health psychologist and neuropsychologist (registration no. CV17304), in November 2026. Educational information prepared by the Clínica Vivaldi team based on the DSM-5-TR classification. It does not replace a professional assessment and cannot be used to diagnose.