JAMA Patient Page

What Is Restless Legs Syndrome?

JAMA 10.1001/jama.2025.26155

January 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM EST

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This JAMA Patient Page describes restless legs syndrome and its symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, and management.

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