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...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Growing Pains, ADHD, or RLS in My SonMy son doesn’t just have restless legs. He’s restless all over. He’s a 5-year-old little boy and he has the energy to prove it. He also has attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Hormones, PMS, and Restless Legs Syndrome SeverityI have noticed that premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and my menstrual cycle impact my restless legs syndrome (RLS) severity. My symptoms increase quite a bit, and I need much more medication...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
What Is the Prognosis for RLS Sufferers?Whilst I was hunting to find out if there is any research currently underway to help alleviate symptoms of restless legs syndrome (RLS), I found information on the prognosis for...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
When I Say I Have Restless Legs Syndrome...When I say I have restless legs syndrome (RLS), people say, Me too! And they seem so cheerful about it. So, I feel sceptical. I completely understand that periods of...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Rarely Seen During the Day: When RLS Keeps Me Up All NightAfter experiencing a few rough nights and days when my restless legs syndrome (RLS) has been metaphorically kicking my butt all over the house, I thought I would ask this...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments