RLS Awareness Week

Resltess Legs Syndrome (RLS) Awareness Week is sponsored by the American Sleep Association. From February 1 - 7, the ASA and its affiliates will be increasing awareness about RLS.

The primary objective of this campaign is to improve the nation's knowledge about the signs, symptoms, complications, diagnosis, and treatment options of RLS.

Newstations and Sleep Professionals around the country will be providing life-saving information every day during RLS Awareness Week.

SYMPTOMS of RLS

COMPLICATIONS of RLS

- Uncomfortable sensations in the arms or legs that usually occur before sleep.
- The feeling is often described as a 'creepy crawly' feeling or 'pins and needles'.
- The sensation is temporarily relieved by moving or stretching the limb.

- Increased Risk of Insomnia
- Unrefreshed sleep
- Increased association of Periodic Limb Movements during Sleep. (PLMS)

Find Out More About RLS

Talk to a Participating Member about RLS and RLS Awareness Week

ASA Volunteers from all 50 U.S. States and from 5 countries will be available to discuss RLS with the media and general public. FOR LIST OF PROFESSIONAL VOLUNTEERS.