restless leg syndrome or PAD?

[nano106]

My husband says my legs move all night long. And the snoring is going to cause a divorce I'm sure. I'm on my feet all day at work and they do ache alot. But is this restless leg syndrome or PAD? I don't have sleep apnea, but I do snore and am very tired in the morning, no matter how many hours of sleep I get. Should I see a doctor or try something over the counter?

[Sleep Doctor]

You are probably describing two different issues. First, snoring by itself is not a disorder. 50% of the population snores. However, it MAY be a symptom of a sleep disorder, such as sleep apnea. Second, the leg movements.....well this also may be several different things. Some normal and some 'abnormal'. If they occur periodically, like every 20-40 seconds during the night, this may be PLMS, periodic leg movements during sleep. These may or may not be a 'disorder'. It depends on your symtpoms. For more information, check out the American Sleep Association's page on periodic leg movement disorder, and periodic leg movements during sleep. Also, as always, talk to your doctor....Good Luck. http://www.sleepassociation.org/index.php?p=plms

www.sleepassociation.org

[rea4154]

If you snore you probably have sleep apnea. If you are irratiable and tired when you wake you you might have APNEA have it looked into. These other web sites might help you decide whether you have restless legs or PAD