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
Please Distract MeRestless legs syndrome (RLS) can feel like a living nightmare. The more still and calm I want my body to be, the more agitated it becomes. For me, this manifests...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
You Might Have a Sleep Disorder If… You might have a sleep disorder if... you can't sleep. Well, that was a short article! Just kidding. I was reading an article from the CDC (in particular one on...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Ask Our Health Leaders: RLS and Sleep Health AwarenessRestless legs syndrome (RLS) is one of the most common sleep disorders. The unpleasant sensations that characterize the condition can make it difficult to fall asleep, stay asleep, and fall...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
We're Gonna Need A Bigger... Bath!If you are familiar with the film series Jaws, you automatically thought: BOAT! We're gonna need a bigger BOAT! What in the blue blazes has that to do with restless...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Restless Legs by Day and NightExperiencing a bespoke attack of RLS can be nothing short of debilitating. I don't know if you put in place items that will aid you during your nighttime romp around...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
4 Reasons You'll Love Our Biweekly Newsletter!Do you want more information about restless legs syndrome (RLS)? Are you looking for support? Do you want to connect with other people affected by RLS and hear their stories?...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What I Know Now About RLSRestless legs syndrome (RLS) is a neurological condition that causes uncomfortable sensations that are only relieved by moving. Most commonly it is felt in the legs, but people feel it...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Going Back on Tramadol (Part 2): A New DoseThis article is a continuation of a previous article, "Going Back on Tramadol." Click here to read the previous installment! I finally had my neurologist appointment. One I’d been waiting...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
RLS and the Four SeasonsWhilst those of you out there that enjoy classical music may think I am diving into Vivaldi's back catalogue, I am in fact going to discuss the connection between weather...Reactions0reactionsComments22 comments
Grateful for Pregabalin Keeping My RLS at BayPreviously I wrote about how I had to stop taking pramipexole due to the augmentation I was experiencing and knowing that I would not be able to handle the increase...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
RLS and Lost LoveAs a child, I gravitated toward the classic love stories a lot — the likes of Romeo and Juliet (which is more of a tragedy, but still), Pride and Prejudice...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Keeping Busy in the Middle of the NightNighttime is meant to be for sleeping. That is my philosophy in life, at any rate. I enjoy a few hours of television or a bit of light reading. There...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Going Back on TramadolOnce upon a time, I was on a painkiller called tramadol, a slow-release medication for chronic pain prescribed by a pain clinic. Coincidentally, the restless legs syndrome symptoms I had...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Pet Sitting and House Sitting With RLSWhat do you do when you love animals, but you are financially unable to keep one yourself, or your landlord will not allow you to keep animals inside their property?...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments