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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...

To be honest, my "pet peeves" described here apply to all my diseases, but when it comes to experiencing them in regard to my restless legs syndrome (RLS), it’s a little extra...

The defining factor of restless legs syndrome is the inability to stay still. Whilst this proves to be somewhat of a hindrance during the nighttime hours, what could we achieve...

I've never really been one to count calories, diet, or even check my weight until recently. I was invited to a birthday party by my mentor, and I knew there'd...

I recently read an article about whether diet could treat or manage restless legs syndrome (RLS). It caught my eye and I thought I might see what it had to...

In my previous article titled "The Road Less Traveled Allows for Stretching," I talked about an upcoming trip to another town for a medical test. Well, that day has come...

I have struggled with depression for most of my life. It isn’t any surprise to me that it is comorbid with my chronic migraine disease and fibromyalgia; pain isn’t all...

Lately, I have been moonlighting as a pet and house sitter. The upside to this is it doesn't really matter if I have had a rough night with my RLS;...

Explaining how restless legs syndrome (RLS) feels just might go down in history as my single greatest failure. As a child, I started tongue-thrusting as a way to cope with...

When I was a kid, I absolutely loved the summer. For 3 wonderful summers in a row, my family got to go camping almost the entire summer. It was fantastic...

I know caffeine can be a trigger for some of us with restless legs syndrome (RLS). I honestly never thought much of it, since I drink a lot of caffeine...

As my title suggests, I have discovered that a heating pad is helpful. I have previously written about how I sought out and bought a shower seat so that I...

You know those people you hope not to sit in close proximity to in planes? My daughters and I were those people. I had to travel with my kids last...

As sufferers of restless legs syndrome (RLS), we are used to dealing with symptoms on a nightly basis, but what do we do when those very symptoms creep into the...

As of late, my RLS has been taking a toll on my daytime activities. Sleep seems virtually impossible. Between the torture of my legs, the lifespan of my mattress, and...