Do I Have RLS or Something Else?

Debbie asked:


I have, within the last few months been suffering with what may be RLS. I fall asleep then wake up with my legs wanting to run a marathon. The feeling I have is creepy. I discribed it to my doctor as it felt like the nerve ends were very sensitive. My poor cat cant go to sleep cause I’m constantly kicking an wanting to move. Its more than just jerking. One time I had that feeling so bad it was also in my arms across my mid-back. I cant take a nap in the afternoon because of it and sometimes it bothers me when I am sitting in a meeting or at church. I start figeting in my chair and start swinging my legs. I have not been diagnosed with it as of yet. My doctor wanted to have me do a sleep study and see a specialist. He stated that how they usually treat it is put you on a drug that is used to treat parkinsons disease. Does anyone else suffer from it at any other time besides when you try to go to bed?