Using a Massage Gun for Restless Legs SyndromeI have restless legs syndrome (RLS), which may or may not be exacerbated by the way my body deals with stress. I’m...reactions19comments
Vitamin D and RLSI live in the Pacific Northwest, a notoriously cloudy and rainy part of the world. While I love it here and never...reactions1comment
Gentle Exercise for Restless Legs SyndromeBecause I want to be free of diet culture, I’ve been working with my therapist on learning intuitive eating. Besides all the...reactions2comments
Compression and RLSThere’s something about compression that really works for my restless legs, though it has to be properly balanced. I don’t like compression...reactions1comment
Weighted Blankets as RLS TreatmentMy kids have sensory issues, specifically that they need a lot of sensory stimulation in order to feel calm and to control...reactionscomments
Trauma and RLSThere were many pieces of the puzzle that was my life before I realized I had restless legs syndrome (RLS). I was...reactions5comments
Lowered My Meds, Lowered My RestlessnessWhen we last met our hero (me), I had upped my dose of SSRI only to find my restless legs syndrome symptoms...reactions1comment
RLS in Early PregnancyWhen I got pregnant the first time, I had symptoms immediately. I got overheated on a short walk, fell asleep on the...reactionscomments
Wellbutrin and Smart Restless LegsMy saga balancing my overall mental health and restless legs syndrome is that, after realizing my SSRI was increasing my RLS symptoms...reactionscomments
Upping My Meds Increased My RLS SymptomsMaybe it’s this whole pandemic thing, but my antidepressant isn’t really working for me. I have a few side effects and am...reactions1comment
When My Doctor Didn't Believe I Had RLS“How do you know you have restless legs syndrome?” my primary care doctor asked me. I’d just told her I had gone...reactionscomments
Trust in MagnesiumI don’t know why I’m so bad at taking vitamins. I’m a pretty responsible person. I floss (sometimes). I keep my house...reactions10comments
Talk to Your Friends About RLSI was having tea with a friend the other day and she mentioned that she’s been sleeping poorly as a result of...reactions3comments
Sleepwear to Help With RLSMy restless legs do not like jeans. Really, every fiber of my being hates jeans except my sense of socially-appropriate fashion. As...reactions2comments
Pilates Reformer Exercise as RLS TreatmentI was having a hard time finding exercise that didn’t make me cry. I have a congenital hip defect and very tight...reactions1comment
My RLS Sleep HygieneSleep experts and mental health professionals are always going on about sleep hygiene. For years, I ignored them. One reason was that...reactions1comment
RLS and COVID FatigueWe don’t know where my son was exposed to COVID-19, but he went down with the Omicron wave last week. He’s vaccinated...reactions1comment
Overexercise-Induced RLS“I’m taking lunch. Can we take the dog on a walk?” he said, and my dog, Lucy, lifted her head and her...reactions1comment
Stretch Therapy as RLS TreatmentI passed the big, pink sign on my way to the library, “Stretch Therapy: Now Open!” I Googled it. Fascial Stretch Therapy...reactions1comment
Driving and Restless Legs SyndromeI really hate driving. Unfortunately, I live in the suburbs and need to drive 2 kids to 2 different schools and any...reactions1comment
