Clicks and Pops and RLS, Oh My!Correlation is not causation, but my restless legs syndrome (RLS) is going to be bad if my body is extra "clicky." However, clicking or popping all my air bubbles by...reactions1comment
Whoa, Sugar Trigger!I got in the Halloween mood a little early with snacking on those wee little chocolate bars. Sort of moot that they are small when you have 4. Resistance is...reactions10comments
Gentle Exercise for Restless Legs SyndromeBecause I want to be free of diet culture, I’ve been working with my therapist on learning intuitive eating. Besides all the new thinking regarding food, bodies, and accepting oneself...reactions2comments
Normalcy vs Restless Legs SyndromeNormalcy is overrated. Who wants to be the same as everyone else? Who wants to blend into the background? Unfortunately, as a restless legs syndrome (RLS) sufferer, you stand no...reactions2comments
Heart Issues Complicating RLSSix years ago, I ended up having my right atrium damaged due to the constant starting and stopping of strong painkillers and opioids. There I was, at 28 years old...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions9comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions1comment