What Causes Restless Leg Syndrome?

Fibromyalgia

Many fibromyalgia patients also experience sleep disorders, with one of the most common being restless leg syndrome. In fact, one study showed sixty-four percent of fibromyalgia patients also struggle with RLS. Restless leg syndrome and fibromyalgia are both neurological conditions, but researchers don't yet understand the underlying mechanisms that cause them. They aren't sure why so many individuals with fibromyalgia also develop RLS. One theory is both of the conditions are central sensitivity syndromes. These syndromes involve nervous systems developing sensitivities to certain environments or sensory input. With central sensitivity syndromes, patients are sensitive to strong smells, loud noises, bright lights, pressure against the body, rough textures, and any other stimuli the central nervous system processes.

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