From: Musculoskeletal pain is associated with restless legs syndrome in young adults
RLS symptoms assessed with 4 criteria | Female | Male | Total |
---|---|---|---|
Urge to move the legs (at least 5 times/month) | 158 (27.1 %) | 142 (29.0 %) | 300 (28.0 %) |
Accompanied by dysaesthesia | 57 (9.8 %) | 31 (6.3 %) | 88 (8.2 %) |
Relieved by movement | 95 (16.3 %) | 70 (14.3 %) | 165 (15.4 %) |
Worsening at evening or night | 104 (17.9 %) | 51 (10.4 %) | 155 (14.5 %) |
RLS diagnosis (All 4 RLS criteria fulfilled) | 22 (3.8 %) | 10 (2.0 %) | 32 (3.0 %) |
RLS: Restless legs syndrome |