North of the Border: A Weekend Getaway With RLSThis weekend, my husband and I celebrated a milestone wedding anniversary. My husband treated us to a 2-night break to stunning Scotland to mark this moment. To most people, this... By Nikki Hades2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Terms and Conditions: RLS Awareness Day Giveaway 2022Official Rules, Terms and Conditions for the Restless Legs Syndrome Awareness Day 2022 Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING... By Editorial Team 10 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Sometimes, My RLS Doesn’t Let Me Wear PantsSometimes, my restless legs syndrome (RLS) doesn't let me wear pants. Let me explain, because of course, that sounds silly. Sometimes, my RLS gets worse with certain pants. Jeans absolutely... By Laura Wheatman Hill2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Studying With Restless Legs SyndromeI have chosen to try and improve my education. Not to enable me to get a job or go further in my studies, but rather to prove to myself that... By Nikki Hades3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Sleep-Waking: Some Things I Try With Sleep-Maintenance InsomniaLately, it has become a habit for me to fall asleep then wake up in the middle of the night for a while before going back to sleep. I'm not... By Nikki Albert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
'Computer: Milk, Warm' – A Bedtime Drink in My RLS ToolboxHonestly, I am kicking myself in the butt for not trying this at least 7 years ago when I first watched Star Trek Next Generation and Dr. Beverly Crusher ordered... By Ray Li2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Restless Legs in DogsMy kids are desperate for a dog. It's not happening! I might consider getting them one when they are old enough to take care of it in its entirety. So... By Joy Adanna Emelogu2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Developing a Bedtime Routine to Manage RLSRestless legs syndrome (RLS) is – for me quite literally – a right royal pain in the backside. In my experience, many people underestimate the potential level of distress that... By Simone Yemm3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My Neurologist Appointment and Being an Informed PatientI recently discussed how I had augmented to the medication levodopa. It caused a whole lot of chaotic symptoms. I had to wait to discuss a new medication with my... By Nikki Albert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Vitamin D and RLSI live in the Pacific Northwest, a notoriously cloudy and rainy part of the world. While I love it here and never want to move, I’ve had to start taking... By Laura Wheatman Hill2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
When the Dark Rolls InUnfortunately, a side effect of restless legs syndrome (RLS) can be depression. Spending the vast majority of nights keeping the same hours as the owls leaves us alienated. Throw in... By Nikki Hades2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Reflecting on My First YearOn November 17th, 2020, I was approached to be a writer for this restless legs syndrome (RLS) community, and before Christmas that year, I was hired. This was a super... By Ray Li2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Working From Home With RLSSince receiving my diagnosis of restless legs syndrome (RLS), I am sometimes cautious about who I tell. For example, I don't tell my supervisor right away. I've had several jobs... By Lucy Hoekstra2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
When You Can't Move: Unrelenting RLS From Too Much SittingRecently, I had the pleasure of visiting the ER at the height of the fourth wave of the pandemic locally here. I wouldn't have chosen this; however, I had an... By Nikki Albert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Driving Mrs. Ray: RLS Twitches and Why I Don't DriveWhen I was in grade 8, I had just entered high school (side note: I'm Canadian). One of the things done in grade 8 is to give a little introduction... By Ray Li2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Compression and RLSThere’s something about compression that really works for my restless legs, though it has to be properly balanced. I don’t like compression socks for sleeping and have had limited success... By Laura Wheatman Hill2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Night-Walker's Syndrome and 10,000 StepsHow do you cope with severe restless legs syndrome (RLS) symptoms late at night? When they wake you up with their insane sensations, and you simply cannot get back to... By Nikki Albert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
RLS: When the Drugs Wear OffI went to bed at 10:30 PM last night. A very civilised time to trot off to bed, I think. At 11:30 PM, I got up again. My legs were... By Simone Yemm3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Life Before RLSWhen you find yourself diagnosed with what can be a lifelong condition such as restless legs syndrome (RLS), your existence suffers greatly. What you wanted for your lifespan has to... By Nikki Hades2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Ghost and SleepwalkerI recently caught up with my old high school classmates at our virtual reunion, and we exchanged stories about our past shenanigans and had a few laughs. One of the... By Joy Adanna Emelogu3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments