In the past people have been sceptical about restless legs syndrome, but we now know it can have a serious impact. For 12 years Karen McFarland was woken throughout the night by a weird sensation of electricity building up in her legs, and an overwhelming urge to get up and move them. Restless legs syndrome affects senses and movement and is characterised by an urge to move the legs and uncomfortable sensations We don’t know what causes restless legs but scientists think it could be linked to iron or dopamine levels in the brain Medication for restless legs is only prescribed in severe cases, but there are things you can do to relieve mild symptoms It wasn’t an unusual case of sleepwalking or an irritating skin condition disturbing Ms McFarland’s sleep — she has what’s called restless legs syndrome. She first experienced it during the last trimester of her […]