Restless Legs Syndrome, also known as Willis-Ekbom disease, involves nocturnal lower limb movement (viaSleep Foundation).

During the night, you are not aware you are moving your legs.

Interestingly, 80% of those who have PLMD also have RLS (viaAmerican Sleep Association).

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Unfortunately, there is no known cause of primary PLMD.

While PLMD is not a life-threatening condition, it can affect your quality of life.

Treatment options include medications that help reduce movements or ones that will keep the moving from disrupting your sleep.

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If you have secondary PLMD, treating the primary condition might resolve it.

Hopefully, with the right diagnosis, you will befalling asleepand resting well in no time.