Test Your Knowledge! How Much Do You Know About RLS?Restless legs syndrome, also known as Willis-Ekbom disease, is one of the most common sleep disorders. It affects between 7 to 10 percent of the U.S. population. For Sleep Awareness... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Terms and Conditions for the RLS Awareness Day Giveaway 2021Official Rules, Terms and Conditions for the Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) Awareness Day 2021 Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF... By Editorial Team 10 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Identifying Triggers for My Restless Legs SyndromeI’ve had restless legs syndrome (RLS) my entire life. I remember being a wriggly little girl at the age of 6 - completely incapable of sitting still for more than... By Simone Yemm4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Loneliness and Those Who Can't UnderstandIt’s 22:57, I have been in bed for 57 minutes, for all of those 57 minutes I have felt uncomfortable and creepy. Guess what? It’s a restless legs syndrome (RLS)... By Nikki Hades2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
PVC Chairs and Redemption From Endless Internet SearchingImagine this...you walk into your GP’s surgery and scan the room to find it totally bare apart from this one lone, blue PVC-covered seat. The receptionist ushers you towards the... By Nikki Hades2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Stumbling Onto Vibration TherapyA few months ago, after feeling overwhelmed by the amount of laundry I had let pile up for 2 weeks in a row due to procrastination, I decided I wasn't... By Joy Adanna Emelogu3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Magnesium Treatment and Considerations With My RLSI am on a journey to find alternative treatments for my restless leg syndrome (RLS) so I am less dependant on my medication. It is a bit of trial and... By Nikki Albert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Night of Two HalvesYou find me writing this after one of the worst nights I have had for a long time, which just goes to prove that, no matter how much you think... By Nikki Hades3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
The Trio of PainThe Trio of Pain is a diabolical team always at my door, often kicking it down and it rains down hell on me. I know that sounds like comic book... By Ray Li3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Restless Legs and Teeth Grinding: Is There a Link?Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a sleep movement disorder that causes uncomfortable feelings in the legs and strong urges to move them. This can result in difficulty sleeping, daytime sleepiness... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Restless Legs Syndrome: So Much More Than Restless LegsWhen most people think of restless legs syndrome (RLS), they immediately assume it’s about having a sensation of restlessness in the legs. That is after all, what the syndrome is... By Simone Yemm4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Dreaded PhrasesOne of the most dreaded phrases for me is, "Relax your ___, let it go limp." (Insert body part there, like leg for example.) The other dreaded one is, "Hold... By Ray Li3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
RLS Fear: AugmentationInitially, when I developed restless legs syndrome (RLS) symptoms, they didn’t overly concern me. I had pervasive insomnia already, and they certainly didn’t help, but they didn’t seem to make... By Nikki Albert4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Tea Relief and Restless Legs SyndromeI don’t know about you, but drinking tea relaxes me. Mind you, tea doesn’t do anything for the invisible, annoying twitches in my legs caused by restless legs. But tea... By Jessica Johns Pool2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Rocking and Rolling: A Story of a Childhood With RLSMy story will probably sound familiar to others that have had restless legs syndrome (RLS) since childhood, though I think each of us has probably been affected in different ways... By Dawn Ganton2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Telltale Signs After a Night of RLSI want to talk to you about the issues that we feel when we have woken after finally sleeping with restless legs syndrome (RLS). For me, the most overwhelming feeling... By Nikki Hades2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Momentary Relief Part 2: Even More Stretches for My Restless LegsLet’s start by saying restless legs syndrome (RLS) is no fun. The irritating and incessant sensations beneath the surface, leading to an irritating and incessant need to move, is tiresome... By Simone Yemm4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Let Me Introduce MyselfHello, my name is Ray, and I live with restless legs syndrome (RLS). I also have been diagnosed with endometriosis, fibromyalgia, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). I have joint hypermobility... By Ray Li3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Technology Brings Both Convenience and Confusion: Results of the Connected Health SurveySometimes, it feels like we are surrounded by technology. Apps, devices, trackers, and gadgets are everywhere! In this digital age, though, everyone has a different level of comfort using technology... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Does Your Child Have Restless Legs Syndrome?One of my earliest childhood memories was me crying in frustration because I couldn't stop these weird sensations I felt in my legs and genitals and I couldn't explain it... By Joy Adanna Emelogu3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments