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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
The Mystery of My Periodic Limb Movement DisorderI have restless legs syndrome (RLS) and have had it for years. I was not aware at all of another disorder commonly occurring with RLS that can be quite disruptive...reactionscomments
Self-Reflection on RLS as a Chronic ConditionYou find me sitting at my laptop on a Sunday. I hate weekends. The reason behind those feelings is that weekends always used to remind me of enjoyment. When I...reactionscomments
Can a Modern-Day Bed of Nails Relieve RLS?When you live with a chronic condition like restless legs syndrome (RLS), it stands to reason that you’ll seek out relief wherever you find it. Often, treatment is as simple...reactions4comments
My Fortuitous Introduction to RLSI cannot remember the exact day or month when it first happened. Initially, it began with my husband complaining about how much I was wriggling around in bed. When you...reactions1comment
Momentary Relief Part 1: Stretches for My Restless LegsOne of the first, and most prolific, things I do when my restless legs are restless, is to stretch. I find stretching offers wonderful - albeit very short-lived - relief...reactionscomments
Searching for Relief: Results From the Inaugural Sleep Disorders In America SurveyFinding relief for restless legs syndrome (RLS) is no easy task. For many people, getting a diagnosis and starting a treatment plan does not mean the uncomfortable sensations in their...reactionscomments
Walkies With RLS and Other Ways I Relax My LegsAs restless legs syndrome (RLS) quite often hits us during the early hours of the night, wearing the carpet out whilst pacing around or hoping we might stretch like Stretch...reactionscomments
2021: Putting Your Best Foot ForwardIt's been a very eventful year for most people with COVID-19, Black Lives Matter, the U.S. presidential elections, etc. and for people with restless legs syndrome (RLS), we've had to...reactionscomments