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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions3comments
Being Your Own Health AdvocateI may not be any doctor’s easiest patient, but I suspect they don’t have many who participate in the process more than I do. I decided years ago that while...reactions5comments
Muscle Atrophy and MeI used to have amazing legs when I was a teenager and for the first 2 years of being an adult. My legs were strong and I had rock-hard calves...reactionscomments
RLS and the Stress ExperienceOne restless legs syndrome (RLS) trigger I have seen mentioned a lot is stress. Certainly, stress, worry, and anxiety at night make me have a lot more insomnia. They make...reactions1comment
GERD and Restless Legs SyndromeNone of us are perfect humans. Normal even feels like an exception and not a rule. It seems like everything is a comorbidity or a dual exceptionality. My sleep equation...reactions1comment
Wear Your Ribbon With PrideWhen we think of restless legs syndrome (RLS), we primarily think of individuals such as ourselves: long-time listeners, first-time callers (i.e. diagnosed a while ago, have our symptoms listed out...reactions1comment
What Health Conditions Are Linked to Restless Legs Syndrome?Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a common sleep disorder that causes uncomfortable sensations in the legs. In some cases, RLS symptoms can also affect the thighs, feet, and even the...reactions2comments
If My Legs Could TalkRay's legs here! Hello. Good morning, good afternoon, and good evening. I say that because I don't know what time it is where you are as you are reading this...reactions2comments
Restless Legs Syndrome Awareness Day Giveaway 2021This giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! September 23 is Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) Awareness Day! Here at RestlessLegsSyndrome.Sleep-Disorders.net, we know how hard and frustrating living with...reactions1comment
My Complicated Relationship With Benzos and RLSI had a pretty messy, traumatic divorce during the summer of 2020, a summer that was already pretty stressful, as we can probably all attest. I was home...always home...with my...reactions1comment
Child at Heart: Life Lessons in Children's FilmsOne of the downsides of my personality is that I am a big kid at heart! I have been known to drag people across stores if I see a cute...reactions1comment
Flying With Flighty LegsDo you have a story about traveling with RLS? Share a story with us by clicking the button below! I recently had to travel to renew my international passport. I...reactionscomments
How I Got My Groove BackBy groove, I mean quality of life – something very important. Now, it's very important to set the stage. In 2013, I had been living with endometriosis, fibromyalgia, and restless...reactionscomments
Staying Busy, Not BoredSometimes I’m busy and it is when I am most busy that my restless legs syndrome gets bored. Sometimes I’m bored and it is when I am most bored that...reactions2comments
Restless Legs Syndrome and VacationsHow do you normally pick your vacation destination? By the color of the sea? By the cost? Or by researching the bed type? Does the latter choice seem strange? Well...reactions1comment
Why I Practice Self-Care DailyNow I am sure most of you have heard about practicing self-care when you are living with a disease (or more, in my case) or in general for healthy people...reactionscomments