What is periodic limb movement disorder?
Periodic limb movement disorder involves repetitive limb movements that occur mainly during the light stages of sleep. Movements primarily arise in the lower limbs which may interfere with restful sleep. It may be present with Restless Legs Syndrome.
How do members experience periodic limb movement disorder?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with periodic limb movement disorder*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for periodic limb movement disorder*
*Data from patients with periodic limb movement disorder, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Compare treatments taken by people with periodic limb movement disorder*
*Data from patients with periodic limb movement disorder, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Who has periodic limb movement disorder on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 3 | |
| 20s | 4 | |
| 30s | 21 | |
| 40s | 56 | |
| 50s | 102 | |
| 60s | 88 | |
| 70+ | 49 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 65 | |
| Female | 254 |