Talk to Your Friends About RLSI was having tea with a friend the other day and she mentioned that she’s been sleeping poorly as a result of stress from a parent who had been in...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Holidays Round the CornerWith the holiday seasons beginning to loom large in the mirror, the angst and dread of the preparation start to form like a small knot in the pit of my...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Foods to Avoid With Restless Legs SyndromeIf you have restless legs syndrome (RLS), you will do almost anything to avoid it. The causes of RLS can be complex and multifaceted – as are the treatments. What...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My RLS Sleep HygieneSleep experts and mental health professionals are always going on about sleep hygiene. For years, I ignored them. One reason was that I like my bed and, when I was...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
What’s the Difference? Movements That Look Similar but Are DifferentThere were 2 times this year where I ended up in the emergency room (ER) because of my heart. It was racing and at times, it wasn't beating in rhythm...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Celestial Soothing: How the Sun Eases My Restless LegsThe sensation of creepiness crept up on me yesterday, resulting in a typical restless legs syndrome (RLS) night of pacing the floor whilst keeping my mind distracted from yet another...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Fun Run of RLS in My FamilyRestless legs syndrome (RLS) runs in my family. It’s both a pun, and it’s true. It’s doubly true for my family because my father was also a runner. And so...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Shopping and RLS: Online and In-Store ChallengesA couple of weeks ago, I read a post written by an extremely eloquent writer of restless legs syndrome (RLS) content. It contained information regarding the medication I was prescribed...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Driving With Restless Legs SyndromeMost people hear restless legs syndrome (RLS) and think it's just about shaky legs. They do not grasp the true extent of how it impacts the sufferer's quality of life...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Living With & Finding StrengthEvery chronic and life-threatening condition comes with its own symptoms and challenges, and while each individual's experience is unique, there is wisdom to be found in learning how others have...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What Do You Do in the Middle of the Night With RLS?Lately, I have been plagued with restless legs syndrome (RLS) at 3 AM. It wakes me up, and I can’t get back to sleep. So what is a person to...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Trust in MagnesiumI don’t know why I’m so bad at taking vitamins. I’m a pretty responsible person. I floss (sometimes). I keep my house clean (kinda). I keep my kids alive (so...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Holistically Speaking: Taking a Natural Approach to Treat RLSWhilst experiencing a particularly persistent bout of restless legs syndrome (RLS), I decided to go and hunt down what natural options there are to treat my symptoms. I first chose...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My Precious Nap TimeI live with multiple diseases, all of which cause a lot of fatigue. I am someone who needs to nap almost daily. For me, I can't take a short nap...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Stretch Therapy as RLS TreatmentI passed the big, pink sign on my way to the library, “Stretch Therapy: Now Open!” I Googled it. Fascial Stretch Therapy helps relieve “overactive muscles.” I have those! In...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Legs by MoonlightGrowing up, there was this short play that showed on television every Sunday evening at 6 PM called Tales by Moonlight. That name was fitting in so many ways; it...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Can Treating Leg Veins Help With Restless Legs Syndrome?Someone with restless legs syndrome (RLS), also known as Willis-Ekbom disease, may find it difficult to find relief. They may complain of uncomfortable sensations in their legs, and their symptoms...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
RLS Without Creature ComfortsRecently I found myself in a situation I would never wish on my worst enemy. I was living in a property, surrounded by nothing — no carpet, no curtains, no...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
A Body Scan Meditation Method to Prepare Your Mind for SleepI learned a type of body scan meditation for chronic pain that I find particularly helpful for relaxation at night. There are benefits for body scan meditation for sleep in...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Relationships and Restless Legs SyndromeConsidering a relationship with someone who has been previously diagnosed with restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a hard decision when you are both armed with as many of the facts...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments