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Table 2 Common terms use to describe RLS [7]

From: Algorithms for the diagnosis and treatment of restless legs syndrome in primary care

Creepy-crawly

Tearing

Insects/ants crawling

Throbbing

Jittery

Tight feeling

Pulling

Grabbing sensation

Worms moving

Itching bones

Soda bubbling in the veins

Electric current

Electric current

Fidgets

Pain

Twitching

Burning

Water moving

Tingling

Aching