Restless Legs and ComorbiditiesRestless legs syndrome (RLS) has always been a part of my life. As a child in the 1950s, I was unable to keep still. It drove my mother crazy, and...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
RLS Didn’t Ruin Our ElopementWhen my husband and I were planning our wedding, we had lots of things to factor in, but the main one was my health. I really didn’t want any of...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Is Medical Gaslighting?If you have ever felt dismissed by a doctor, you may have experienced a type of bias (prejudice) called medical gaslighting. Medical gaslighting can happen to anyone, but it most...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Of Course Restless Legs Syndrome Impacts Our Mental HealthMay is Mental Health Month. The words "mental health" carry a bit of a stigma. Still. They shouldn’t. It is possible for all of us to struggle with some degree...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When Nighttime PrevailsDuring a daydreaming session one day, I realised something. My depression is worse at night, especially when my restless legs syndrome (RLS) is reducing me to tears. Sounds obvious. Although...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
The Remarkable Tale of the Inflatable BedEarlier this month I was invited to stay with a friend for a couple of weeks to avoid the disgusting weather near my home. Whilst I love snow, snow doesn't...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
This Isn’t Your Friend’s Restless LegsOne of my best friends was diagnosed with restless legs syndrome (RLS) before me. I didn’t know. She never mentioned it. It still surprises me, because she had extreme issues...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Wow, What a Great RLS Month!I have had RLS for so long and so severely I can’t quite comprehend not having it anymore. Nothing seems to even have much impact long-term. But my medication helps...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Whether the Weather, There Are ChallengesI have written before about the different challenges summer and winter bring to my RLS. However, now that I'm on pregabalin, some of those same challenges may no longer be...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Reason WhyWhen I was asked to recount the effects RLS has on me, my life, and the world around me, I questioned why I had been approached. I am not a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Embracing Changes in Lifestyle and Habits I have just separated from my common-law spouse of 25 years. It is a new beginning in many ways for me. A new place to live — a wee studio...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Living With Endometriosis While Juggling RLSI wish that I had just restless legs syndrome (RLS), but I also have a couple of other diseases. I have given it a lot of thought: Which disease makes...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Trauma and RLSThere were many pieces of the puzzle that was my life before I realized I had restless legs syndrome (RLS). I was taking SSRIs, which made me kick my legs...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What We Do in the ShadowsAs the day draws to a close, RLS sufferers such as myself find themselves waking from our stupor, resembling creatures that roam in the darkness, only ever heard of and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My RLS StoryI'm not sure if my story will help anyone, but I hope so. I have secondary restless legs syndrome (RLS) because I have rheumatoid arthritis. I have had rheumatoid arthritis...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Lifetime with RLSMy RLS started when I was about 5 and I'm 66 now. My pediatrician thought my aches were growing pains, and I was finally given the diagnosis of restless legs...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
50 Years and CountingMy first RLS symptoms began at age 15. It felt like someone was tickling my left foot and ankle with a feather. This happened once or twice a week and...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My Restless JourneyA short circuit of interrupted connections, a knee bounces of its own accord. I’m not involved at all. Any attempt to control is useless. It simply gives out and vibrates...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Considerations for Getting a (Support) DogI am planning on applying for an Emotional Support Dog to help me with my various anxieties and my PTSD. As I have never lived with a dog before, I...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
A Day in the Life of a Child With RLSHaving had restless legs syndrome (RLS) since I was a child, I've recently become fascinated with watching my goddaughter, who has a really bad case of RLS. Her strength, dignity...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
