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I first began to have problems sleeping when I was in my 20s. My mother had been an insomniac for as long as I could remember but never sought treatment...

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a disorder that can be confusing and often frustrating. It is defined by uncomfortable feelings in the legs while resting. These feelings are only relieved...

I recently returned from a short mid-week break. It was most delightful – filled with penguins, lighthouses and wine. What’s not to like? The driving restlessness is not likeable. In...

Alternative medicines are an often overlooked part of modern medicine. People can be quick to commit to prescription medicines, which can be expensive and may come with a host of...

Sometimes I wonder how the simple things escape me. I mean really obvious things that should hit me like a bus sometimes drive on by. I have 3 restless legs syndrome...

Few people jump at the idea of needing to take prescription drugs. While there are drugs available to help symptoms of restless legs syndrome, you may want to first explore...

If someone has restless legs syndrome (RLS), he or she has the urge to move so that the feeling will disappear. But when you are traveling it is not always...

In the digital age, there are so many devices, websites, and technologies related to health. From fitness trackers to mobile apps, we use connected health technology to track symptoms, monitor...

You're probably here right now because you have or may think you have restless legs syndrome, or RLS. I know exactly what you're going through and it's a miserable situation...

Sleep. My elusive bed partner. How tiresome it is, when the thing you want most, is the thing you get least. Today I am writing with my eyes propped open...

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) causes uncomfortable sensations in the legs. It can also cause the irresistible urge to move the legs. This often happens in the afternoon or nighttime when...

Living with restless legs syndrome (RLS) is not easy. To make matters worse, many people with RLS do not feel understood when describing their symptoms to others. People who have...

In my last article, I wrote about some of the things that trigger my restless legs syndrome (RLS). But during my own research on RLS, I not only looked at...

I have severe restless legs syndrome (RLS). These are the physical symptoms of generalised anxiety disorder (GAD). Sound familiar? To me, the symptoms parallel my RLS – with the exception...

Raise your hand if you’ve ever experienced something like this. Aunt Betty: "You’re fidgeting a lot and look pale. Are you feeling ok?" Me: "I’m fine, thanks for asking. I’m...

If you have restless legs syndrome (RLS), you have probably been awake late at night searching the Internet for ways to relieve your symptoms. You might have searched for home...

Like the lifelong chicken or egg question, it is the same for a lot of people with restless legs syndrome (RLS). For many people with RLS, restless genital syndrome (RGS)...

Have you ever noticed that sometimes your restless legs syndrome (RLS) can be really bad, even worse than on other days? Well, so do I. Sometimes I have weeks without...

There are 4 FDA-approved drugs for those of us with restless legs syndrome (RLS). They are gabapentin enacarbil (Horizant), pramipexole (Mirapex), ropinirole (Requip), and rotigotine (Neupro). I have experience with...