There are some sleep issues that we are all familiar with, such as narcolepsy, restless leg syndrome, and insomnia. But, one disorder in particular that has been getting a lot of attention lately is periodic limb movement disorder.
This is a somewhat rare sleep disorder that only occurs in a small segment of the population. However, it has potentially dangerous repercussions and is often a precursor to other health issues.
People with periodic limb movement disorder often are not aware that they have this problem until someone else tells them about it. It may be that their spouse or sleeping partner notices these movements during their sleep, and then it is usually brought up to a doctor.