Standing Start: Do the Stresses of Sleep Aggravate RLS Symptoms?Today I thought I would talk about the stresses of sleep and how they might aggravate the symptoms of restless legs syndrome (RLS). You read a lot today about blue... By Nikki Hades2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Reviewing RLS Triggers to See What Lifestyle Changes I Can MakeI went about my restless legs syndrome (RLS) treatment, first and foremost, by taking supplements. Then by taking the medication my neurologist gave me. My RLS was really severe at... By Nikki Albert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Scariest Day of My Life Caused RLS Pains for DaysFebruary 6, 2021, was one of the scariest days of my life, and it ended up causing restless legs syndrome pain for days. Since November 2019, I have been having... By Ray Li2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Oh, Shoot! It's Morning Again: A Look at My Daytime RLSDuring a recent discussion about restless legs syndrome (RLS) – I talk about it wherever I am and to whoever will listen – someone called RLS a “night sickness” and... By Joy Adanna Emelogu3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Right Royal Pain in the Leg: Pain and Restless Legs SyndromeWhen I was in my 20s, I thought of restless legs syndrome as an irritation that made it hard to sit still at the cinema or enjoy a long car... By Simone Yemm3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Sleepwear to Help With RLSMy restless legs do not like jeans. Really, every fiber of my being hates jeans except my sense of socially-appropriate fashion. As a result, I own several pairs of jeans... By Laura Wheatman Hill2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Invisibility and Restless Legs SyndromeJudgement Day No, not the Arnold Schwarzenegger rendition of The Terminator, but the most horrendous new analysis being wielded around by the younger generations these days, both in real life... By Nikki Hades2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My Relationship With an Alarm ClockMany years ago, I decided I would try to make peace with a long-time enemy: the alarm clock on my bedside table. I was sure that darn clock was mocking... By Dawn Ganton2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Right, Left, STRETCH! Yoga and Complementary Therapies for RLSRight Left Stretch – a handy acronym for restless legs syndrome (RLS) sufferers who have chosen to tackle their symptoms with yoga. Yoga poses and stretches can help ease the... By Nikki Hades2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Early Evening RLS Onset ProblemsRestless legs syndrome (RLS) is pretty much considered a sleep disorder. Don’t get me wrong – it is seriously severe at night. It drives me up the wall at night... By Nikki Albert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Periodic Limb Movement of SleepI didn't know that more than 80 percent of people who suffer from restless legs syndrome (RLS) also suffer at night with periodic limb movement of sleep (PLMS), aka periodic... By Ray Li2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Move Those Restless Legs on Your TreadmillI admit it. I have been terribly inactive lately. I can give you a list of excuses, but let's face it – I just haven't chosen to make it a... By Kim McKinney4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Multiple Combinations: RLS, Insomnia, and DepressionBeing in COVID-19 lockdown 3.0, the need to remove ourselves mentally from our 4 walls became more pressing. When you struggle with a chronic illness such as restless legs syndrome... By Nikki Hades2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Weighted Blankets as RLS TreatmentMy kids have sensory issues, specifically that they need a lot of sensory stimulation in order to feel calm and to control their bodies in space. I take them to... By Laura Wheatman Hill2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Sexing Your Way to Better SleepAs someone with a combination of restless legs syndrome (RLS), restless genital syndrome (RGS), and chronic insomnia, I’ve almost tried it all. Today, I’ll be talking about one of the... By Joy Adanna Emelogu2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Patience and UnderstandingFor a little background information, my dad is number 9 of 12 kids. A couple of years ago, his first sibling passed away, and of course, I wanted to be... By Ray Li2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Restless Brain – RLS and InsomniaIt's 2 AM, your legs are finally calm, and you need to get some sleep. But instead, you're tossing and turning and maybe thinking about what color to paint the... By Dawn Ganton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Medication Makes My RLS Severe and What Makes it Better? (Coincidentally, I Was on Both)I have always known the underlying causes of my restless legs syndrome (RLS). However, when it initially started, it was manageable. I know it can get worse over time. Mine... By Nikki Albert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Restless RelationshipsI have restless legs syndrome (RLS). It is very irritating. But my irritated legs don’t just affect me – they affect everyone around me at times. Many of the people... By Simone Yemm3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
What Are Digital Therapeutics?Digital therapeutics (DTx) first entered clinical discussions in the 1990s. The idea was that technology could improve healthcare access. It could help overcome barriers of location, time, and resources. This... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments