Is There a Cure for RLS? RLS, or Restless Leg Syndrome is a fairly common disorder that millions of people suffer from, and is not a respecter of age, race or gender. Also known as Willis-Ekbom disease, it plagues 2-3% of adults. RLS can run in families, it has a tendancy to affect women more than men and can be triggered by pregnancy. Many people that have RLS don’t seek medical help, because they ...