Restless legs may mean heart problems
"Restless Legs Syndrome," or RLS, has only recently become a more widely recognized disorder -- most people have seen the commercials on TV and ads in magazines by now. But new research shows that people who suffer from RLS may have more to worry about than just escaping that creepy-crawly feeling in their legs: they could be at increased risk for heart disease.People who suffer from symptoms of RLS -- involuntary leg twitching or jerking and that generalized "restless, gotta get moving" feeling -- experience rises in blood pressure similar to those of people who have sleep apnea. And sleep apnea is a known risk factor for heart disease for that very reason.
As of now there is no cure for Restless Leg Syndrome, but there are things you can do to help lessen symptoms and decrease your risk -- see your doctor for advice.
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