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Doctordle #132
An urge to move the legs at night
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This archived Doctordle case was published on 2026-08-10. It presents "An urge to move the legs at night" as a Easy Sleep Medicine puzzle. The final answer is Restless Legs Syndrome.
Answer
Restless Legs Syndrome
Source
Topic pages verified on 2026-07-11
Information summarized from MedlinePlus.gov. MedlinePlus does not endorse Doctordle.
Six clues
Clue 1
A 48-year-old feels an uncomfortable crawling sensation deep in both legs.
Clue 2
The feeling starts while sitting quietly in the evening.
Clue 3
Walking or stretching brings temporary relief in this fictional case.
Clue 4
Symptoms are worse at rest and can disrupt sleep.
Clue 5
The condition is often abbreviated RLS.
Clue 6
The answer names the repeated urge to move the legs.
Plain-language explanation
Restless legs syndrome causes an uncomfortable urge to move the legs, usually during rest and often at night. Movement may briefly relieve the sensations.
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