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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...

There are many of us out there who experience the agony of restless legs syndrome (RLS). There are also many of us who suffer from other mental and/or physical conditions...

Some kids will do anything to avoid going to bed. They need a drink of water, another story, comfort and courage against the closet monster. Less obvious as a delay...

As a little kid, I complained about how my legs felt at night. My mom told me not to worry, that what I felt were growing pains. There’s not much...

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a sleep disorder that causes unpleasant sensations in the legs. Gender and sex are risk factors for RLS; women are twice as likely to be...

Tiger beetles. I think they win the prize for the best explanation of my restless legs syndrome (RLS). Moreso than any other description I’ve heard – so far. I can...

We appreciate you taking the time to answer all of our questions. Your responses will help us better understand life with restless legs syndrome. New here? We invite you to...

I write this, not as a person with PLMD (periodic limb movement disorder), but as someone with a bed partner with this sleep disorder. There’s nothing unusual about waking up...

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) can make certain times of the day as well as certain activities more challenging. It can be hard to think about sitting at a desk, going...

If you think you may have restless legs syndrome (RLS), you will want to make an appointment with your doctor. Being as prepared as possible for that appointment will help...

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, telehealth is being used by more and more people. Telehealth is also sometimes called telemedicine or virtual care. Whether you have been using telehealth for...

The technology needed for virtual healthcare has been around for decades. But virtual care has not been widely used in the United States until recently. The recent public health emergency...