Can extream weight loss cause RLS?!
Question:
Can extream weight loss cause RLS?
I've lost 150 lbs in three years. could it cause RSL?
Answers:
Congratulations!!!
I have not heard any direct relation but here's some info...
Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS)
What is RSL?
Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS), which often appears in otherwise healthy people, is not related to emotional or mental problems. People experience RSL in many different ways. Some of the symptoms are described as follows:
You have a strong urge to move your legs which you may not be able to resist. The need to move is often accompanied by uncomfortable sensations. Some words to describe the sensations include, creepy, itching, pulling, and creepy-crawly.
You RLS symptoms start and become worse when you are resting. The longer you are resting the greater the chance the symptoms will occur and the more severe they are likely to be.
Your RLS symptoms get better when you move your legs. The relief can be complete or only partial but generally starts very soon after starting an activity. Relief persists as long as the motor activity continues.
Your RLS symptoms are worse in the evening, especially when you are lying down. Activities that bother you do not bother you during the day.
This information was supplied by the Restless Leg Syndrome Foundation. For more information about RLS, visit their website at www.rsl.org.