The Panic of Medication ScarcityHaving been prescribed the vast majority of my medication over the last decade, the monthly ritual of repeat ordering has been pretty uneventful, until a wrench was thrown in. Like... By Nikki Hades2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
What I Learned From Recording My SleepRecently, I had a chance to record myself sleeping. Initially, it was because I wanted to see if I stopped breathing momentarily with sleep apnea. But I found I don’t... By Nikki Albert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
RLS and Traumatic Injury PainI’ve started and stopped writing this article so many times because I just couldn’t find the right words. However, I feel it needs to be written. It needs to be... By Joy Adanna Emelogu2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Do We Benefit From Benefits?Thankfully, especially at this current juncture with the cost of living crisis taking hold, I am in receipt of disability benefits. I suffer not only from RLS but several chronic... By Nikki Hades2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Christmas Delight, RLS FrightI’m not a crazy, over-the-top Christmas type of person, but I do love the holiday. I love the feeling of nostalgia it brings with it of all the childhood gatherings... By Nikki Albert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Let's Do the RLS Time Warp AgainI love The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975), and when I was trying to come up with a way to explain the "time warp" sensation that can sometimes happen when... By Ray Li2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Loneliness of RLSRestless legs syndrome (RLS) is an illness that has the capability of making you one of the loneliest persons on earth. More often than not, you don’t know how to... By Joy Adanna Emelogu2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Will We Ever Say Goodbye to RLS?Our time upon this rotating rock is fleeting. Billions of heartbeats have been wiped from existence over the course of our human invasion. No doubt when we have tortured Mother... By Nikki Hades2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
IBS Complicates Caring for My RLSIn one of my past articles, "Living with Endometriosis While Juggling RLS," I talked about how endometriosis made RLS treatment and care a challenge. Another one of my diseases that... By Ray Li2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Do Acupuncture and Acupressure Relieve RLS Symptoms?Acupuncture and acupressure may ease symptoms of restless legs syndrome (RLS). There are few side effects, and these treatments may provide additional health benefits outside of managing your RLS. Acupuncture... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
More RLS Triggers: Sweltering Heat, Life Changes, and StressI live in Alberta, Canada. We had a very unusually hot May. We were going up into the 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit) range, which is more of the... By Nikki Albert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
RLS Didn’t Ruin Our ElopementWhen my husband and I were planning our wedding, we had lots of things to factor in, but the main one was my health. I really didn’t want any of... By Ray Li3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Is Medical Gaslighting?If you have ever felt dismissed by a doctor, you may have experienced a type of bias (prejudice) called medical gaslighting. Medical gaslighting can happen to anyone, but it most... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Of Course Restless Legs Syndrome Impacts Our Mental HealthMay is Mental Health Month. The words "mental health" carry a bit of a stigma. Still. They shouldn’t. It is possible for all of us to struggle with some degree... By Kim McKinney2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When Nighttime PrevailsDuring a daydreaming session one day, I realised something. My depression is worse at night, especially when my restless legs syndrome (RLS) is reducing me to tears. Sounds obvious. Although... By Nikki Hades2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
The Remarkable Tale of the Inflatable BedEarlier this month I was invited to stay with a friend for a couple of weeks to avoid the disgusting weather near my home. Whilst I love snow, snow doesn't... By Nikki Hades3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
This Isn’t Your Friend’s Restless LegsOne of my best friends was diagnosed with restless legs syndrome (RLS) before me. I didn’t know. She never mentioned it. It still surprises me, because she had extreme issues... By Kim McKinney3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Wow, What a Great RLS Month!I have had RLS for so long and so severely I can’t quite comprehend not having it anymore. Nothing seems to even have much impact long-term. But my medication helps... By Nikki Albert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Whether the Weather, There Are ChallengesI have written before about the different challenges summer and winter bring to my RLS. However, now that I'm on pregabalin, some of those same challenges may no longer be... By Ray Li2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Reason WhyWhen I was asked to recount the effects RLS has on me, my life, and the world around me, I questioned why I had been approached. I am not a... By Nikki Hades2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments