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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...

Augmentation happens when you take a drug, it makes your symptoms better, but over time it stops working. It is linked to restless legs syndrome (RLS) drugs that alter dopamine...

At-home monitoring can help you better manage chronic health conditions. It can also aid in your recovery after medical procedures. Using this technology, you can regularly record your health data...

Telehealth has become a popular way to see a doctor. Today, you can get many health services remotely. And, some studies show you may get better care at a lower...

It can be overwhelming to figure out how to find telehealth services, especially if you do not already have a doctor. But many companies offer a range of virtual health...

Telehealth or virtual care can be used to access many different types of health services. To get started, talk to your doctor to find out which virtual services are right...

Visiting your doctor online is a great way to get healthcare if you are not able to go in person. You can get medical advice, visual assessments, treatments, or update...

Telehealth is a virtual service that lets patients interact with a healthcare professional online. This lets doctors and patients connect without being in the same room, or even the same...

The In America survey is now closed. Are you 1 of the millions of people dealing with restless legs syndrome (RLS)? We know how much RLS can impact your life...

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) causes discomfort in the legs and feet. Doctors think RLS may be worsened by microvascular problems. This simply means that there is not enough blood flow...