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... By Nikki Hades2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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... By Tamara K Sellman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
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... By Nikki Hades2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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... By Simone Yemm4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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... By Nikki Hades2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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... By Joy Adanna Emelogu4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Restless Legs Syndrome JourneyI’ve had fibromyalgia since I was 20 years old, so I knew what restless legs syndrome (RLS) was. I have researched fibromyalgia for long enough to know every sleep disorder... By Nikki Albert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Fabric of ChoiceAs I am laying in bed writing this, I thought I would impart some knowledge regarding fabric. Last year, after masses of nagging, my husband surprised me with the biggest... By Nikki Hades2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My RLS Isn't Helped by Community OpinionHaving restless legs syndrome (RLS) is not fun. It is, in fact, a right royal pain in the proverbial. I have it, so I know. The creepy crawly, wriggly jiggly... By Simone Yemm3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Refractory RLS and Opioids: My Success Story, So FarRestless legs syndrome (RLS) is a long journey and treatment can be frustrating and ever-changing. There may be no magic cure as of yet, but hopefully, we can each find... By Dawn Ganton2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
More Than Just KickingFrom childhood even through adulthood I was never a peaceful sleeper you could say. It did not matter how tightly I tucked my covers in; by morning, it would look... By Lindsey Kizer3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Can Yoga Help Restless Legs Syndrome Symptoms?It probably comes as no surprise that people with restless leg syndrome (RLS) would find relief from yoga, a mind-body exercise that focuses on deep stretching and uses meditation and... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Rest, Relax, and RejuvenateType “How To Relax” into Google and you’ll find 39,300,000 results. Clearly, relaxation has become something us twenty-first-century folk need a lot of help with. But for all the, “Tips... By Simone Yemm3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Can Certain Foods Help Restless Legs Syndrome?Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a health condition that affects between 7 and 10 percent of the population. It can cause daytime sleepiness, impaired memory, and even anxiety and depression... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How I Got My RLS DiagnosisWhen I was younger my mother used to complain about a shovel foot, as she called it. Later, I understood that it was restless legs syndrome (RLS). My mother, however... By Lucy Hoekstra3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Join Our RLS Advocate TeamWould you like to share your experience with restless legs syndrome and help others who are also living with the condition? We’re looking to add new voices to our advocate... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Lessons Learned: Breaking a Mouth Night GuardDo you grind or clench your teeth at night, along with kicking the night away? Well, I do. In fact, I recently had to shell out $350 to have my... By Jessica Johns Pool2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Nature's Impact on Our Physical & Mental HealthThere is growing evidence that spending time in nature can help people feel less depressed, anxious, or stressed. Maintaining our connection to nature can improve one’s quality of life and... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Into the Night: Insomnia 101Insomnia – from the Latin insomnis, that translates to “not sleeping”: in meaning “no” and somnis meaning “sleep.” I think that sums it up nicely – no sleep. If you’re... By Simone Yemm3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments