Growing Pains, ADHD, or RLS in My SonMy son doesn’t just have restless legs. He’s restless all over. He’s a 5-year-old little boy and he has the energy to...reactions1comment
My Daughter Caught My RLSWhen my daughter’s pediatrician recommended a sleep study, it was to rule out sleep apnea. She was sleeping with her mouth open...reactions1comment
Walking After a Bad RLS NightI was up for a while last night. I don’t have any idea what triggered this particularly bad night. I took my...reactionscomments
RLS and Flying: Long TripAny flight more than the length of a movie is a long flight to me. I don’t fly internationally much, especially nowadays...reactionscomments
RLS and Flying: Short TripI define a short flight as 2 hours or less. I probably won’t need to pee. I probably won’t need a meal...reactions4comments
Mental Health Medication and RLSI didn’t know that selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and other medications could make restless legs syndrome worse until I started reading...reactionscomments
My Nagging Restless LegsMy restless legs are such a nag. I’ll be sitting at the computer, trying to get some work done after the kids...reactionscomments
Dating and RLSAfter divorcing someone who didn’t believe restless legs syndrome was real, I was self-conscious about bringing it up with potential future dates...reactionscomments
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...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
RLS in Late PregnancyMy restless legs made their triumphant appearance early in my first pregnancy. I thought I was going crazy and had no idea...reactionscomments
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
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
Gaslighting and RLSWhen I heard of restless legs syndrome, I immediately had a name for the “fidgets” I’d felt my whole life. I suddenly...reactionscomments
