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As an adult, I have a name for restless legs syndrome (RLS). I have researched it to within an inch of its life. I’ve joined forums and discussed it at...

You know your medications for restless legs syndrome (RLS) are failing you when you start seeing more painful intensity in your symptoms. I have not had that for a bit...

Living with an invisible condition can be both frustrating and demoralizing on a regular basis. "Hiding in the shadows" expresses how it can feel to suffer from restless legs syndrome...

I was asked recently what my restless legs syndrome feels like. I haven’t actually been asked this before, mostly because no one really knows I have RLS. They know more...

A few months ago, I started waking up with so much pain in my joints, especially my tibiofemoral joint. This used to happen once in while, but this time it...

This article is Part 2 of a 2-part series. You can find Part 1 of this article here. Oh, what an experience that whole thing was. Things didn't go exactly...

I have previously written about having to travel for various doctor appointments and tests before, but this one is going to be different. I have to travel 506.3km (314.6 miles)...

I have an eating disorder. I have restless legs syndrome (RLS). At first glance, this may sound like apples and oranges, but hear me out; there is a shaky connection...

I haven’t had a holiday in a long time because of the pandemic, job loss, and health issues. So my spouse and I decided to go on a short 2-day...

It is estimated that 7 to 10 percent of the population has restless legs syndrome (RLS). RLS causes uncomfortable sensations in the legs and other parts of the body. It...

One thing that intrigues me about my RLS is what triggers it. Is it an unconscious thing, or can it be activated by simply thinking about the feeling that envelopes...

As a long-term sufferer of RLS, my symptoms predominantly show themselves at night, leading to prolonged episodes of my life being turned upside down. Recently I have been experiencing symptoms...

Ever heard the story of David and Goliath? Well, in this instance, I am Goliath! In the aftermath of my accident last year, I needed to go to the hospital...

When you live with something every day of your life, it becomes easy to forget other people might not know what it’s like. In fact, it is possible that some...

Think about a situation where you met someone new. Not long after exchanging names, you probably told each other what type of work you do. Now think about a time...

I wrote a post recently on antihistamines and the restless legs syndrome trigger. It can be extremely difficult for me to balance the medications I need and the fact some...

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is more than a feeling. It feels like butterflies and pebbles. And creepy crawly caterpillars and tiger beetles. Punching bags and tugging toddlers. Throbbing heartbeats and...

I may not have lots of talents, but living in denial is a talent that I have honed and gotten quite proficient at over the years. All my life, we've...

On Facebook forums, I see people asking if restless legs syndrome (RLS) can affect other areas of the body — their arms, hands, torso, or even face. Most of them...

As a sufferer of RLS, the struggle to find a career that fits in around my condition has always been a challenge. Imagine my delight when, whilst helping a friend...