Coping With Restless Legs SyndromeRestless legs syndrome (RLS) affects somewhere between 5 to 15 percent of adult Americans. That’s around 25 million people experiencing symptoms at any one time. Quite possibly more. So, there...reactions1comment
Lowered My Meds, Lowered My RestlessnessWhen we last met our hero (me), I had upped my dose of SSRI only to find my restless legs syndrome symptoms were too much to deal with, sleep-wise. The...reactions1comment
Sleep Socks and Getting a Comfortable Sleep With RLSTemperature control and restless legs syndrome (RLS) can be a finicky thing for all of us. For me, it is a lot better when I am cool at night. Temperature...reactions3comments
Working With RLS: The Problem With My Computer ChairNow for something a little different from my normal articles. Bear with me, rarrr. (Bear sound) It’s time to work, yay... and boo. I love work; I get to write...reactionscomments
Upping My Meds Increased My RLS SymptomsMaybe it’s this whole pandemic thing, but my antidepressant isn’t really working for me. I have a few side effects and am not feeling as jazzed as I’d like to...reactions1comment
Are RLS Movements Voluntary or Involuntary?I have had restless legs syndrome (RLS) my entire life. That’s coming up on 56 years now — quite a long time to be wriggling and jiggling. For much of...reactions4comments
Understanding the RLS SignsBefore I had any type of diagnosis, I had symptoms. It dawned on me the other day that maybe it might be helpful for me to outline my initial signs...reactions1comment
Recapping My 2021 With RLSMost people are of the opinion that leaving the past in the past is the way to go. I am not most people. I revisit the past from time to...reactions3comments
6 Tips for Staying on Top of TreatmentLiving with a long-term health condition requires us to stay on top of everything: doctor’s appointments, new symptoms, insurance, and, of course, managing treatment – all while taking care of...reactions1comment
Driving and Restless Legs SyndromeI really hate driving. Unfortunately, I live in the suburbs and need to drive 2 kids to 2 different schools and any extracurricular activities. I also have to drive to...reactions1comment
Juggling Multiple Chronic Illnesses and Medications With an RLS DiagnosisIt didn't take long for me to realize I have a few medical conditions that complicate or trigger restless legs syndrome (RLS). Not to mention the treatments for those conditions...reactions3comments
Dear Sweetest Ray: A Letter to My Younger SelfDear sweetest Ray, I am writing you from the future. Technically, I’m not supposed to write to you, but I can’t help it. You are just 8 years old and...reactionscomments
Does Exercise Help RLS?As I sit down to write this, the New Year is still fresh on my mind. And with a New Year comes resolutions. As I am not quite as young...reactions1comment
What Is Normal? A Lifetime of RLSRLS. Just 3 little letters. Yet what they stand for can have so much impact on us daily. Restless legs syndrome (RLS) can snatch away not only simple pleasures but...reactions1comment
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions3comments
'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...reactions2comments