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Is rls same a leg twitches during sleep?

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Dr. Marcel Hungs answered

Specializes in Neurology

No: Leg twitching in sleep is called periodic limb movement disorder. The condition is similar, but the patient has no recollection of the nighttime leg movements.

Dr Oleary agreed

Answered 12/16/2015

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