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An urge more than a pain
Restless legs is hard to put into words, which is one reason people live with it for years before they have a name for it. It is less a pain than a deep, fidgety urge to move. People describe it as crawling, tingling or fizzing under the skin.
Moving brings a short wave of relief, but as soon as you keep still the urge comes back. It tends to arrive in the evening, just as you are trying to settle.
Why it disturbs sleep
The urge flares when you are still and gets worse towards night, so it clashes with bedtime. You lie down, the urge builds, and you shift and stretch while sleep keeps slipping away. Some people end up pacing the landing at midnight for the relief of moving.
This description does not name your situation or explain its cause; it is there to help you recognise a pattern. If it sounds familiar and is disturbing your nights, mention it to a clinician.
The free 1-page Sleep Reset guide covers general sleep habits. For the legs themselves, a clinician is the person to ask.
FAQ
- Is restless legs the same as a cramp?
- No. A cramp is a sharp, tight pain. Restless legs is more of an urge to move, which eases for a moment when you move and then comes back.