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
The Road to DiagnosisI first began to have problems sleeping when I was in my 20s. My mother had been an insomniac for as long as I could remember but never sought treatment... By Kim McKinney2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What to Know About RLS MimicsRestless legs syndrome (RLS) is a disorder that can be confusing and often frustrating. It is defined by uncomfortable feelings in the legs while resting. These feelings are only relieved... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Driving Me Nuts: Strategies for Managing RLS in a CarI recently returned from a short mid-week break. It was most delightful – filled with penguins, lighthouses and wine. What’s not to like? The driving restlessness is not likeable. In... By Simone Yemm3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Where Do I Start? How to Share Your RLS Story“I want to share my story, but don’t know how to start…” If this sounds like you, you’re not alone. We’ve heard people say this quite often in the RLS... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Melatonin Supplements: Do They Benefit People With RLS?Melatonin remains one of the most popular over-the-counter sleep aids. It’s inexpensive and doesn’t require a prescription. But will it benefit a person with restless legs syndrome (RLS)? Are there... By Tamara K Sellman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Community Views: Favorite Alternative Treatments for RLS (Part 2)Alternative medicines are an often overlooked part of modern medicine. People can be quick to commit to prescription medicines, which can be expensive and may come with a host of... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Trigger Trifecta: Heat, Stress, and ExerciseSometimes I wonder how the simple things escape me. I mean really obvious things that should hit me like a bus sometimes drive on by. I have 3 restless legs syndrome... By JoAnne Scott3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Is It Nerve Pain or RLS? or Is It Both?Pins and needles may be a great way to describe restless legs syndrome (RLS), but so many other physical sensations that aren’t RLS may also be described in the same... By Tamara K Sellman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Community Views: Favorite Alternative Treatments for RLS (Part 1)Few people jump at the idea of needing to take prescription drugs. While there are drugs available to help symptoms of restless legs syndrome, you may want to first explore... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What to Know About Medical Marijuana and Restless Legs SyndromeRestless legs syndrome (RLS) is a treatable neurologic disorder that can affect your sleep. It affects 3 to 15 percent of the population. People living with RLS feel an intense... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Traveling With Restless LegsIf someone has restless legs syndrome (RLS), he or she has the urge to move so that the feeling will disappear. But when you are traveling it is not always... By Lucy Hoekstra2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Take the Connected Health Survey!In the digital age, there are so many devices, websites, and technologies related to health. From fitness trackers to mobile apps, we use connected health technology to track symptoms, monitor... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Middle of the Night Help With RLSYou're probably here right now because you have or may think you have restless legs syndrome, or RLS. I know exactly what you're going through and it's a miserable situation... By Joyce Ann Willis2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Can Magnesium Calm Twitchy, Restless Legs at Bedtime?If you search sleep and magnesium on the Internet, you’ll discover pages and pages of claims about magnesium as a quick cure for restless legs syndrome (RLS) and periodic limb... By Tamara K Sellman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Wakeful Rest: 5 Self-Care Tips on Exhausted DaysSleep. My elusive bed partner. How tiresome it is, when the thing you want most, is the thing you get least. Today I am writing with my eyes propped open... By Simone Yemm3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What to Know About Tonic Water and Restless Legs SyndromeRestless legs syndrome (RLS) causes uncomfortable sensations in the legs. It can also cause the irresistible urge to move the legs. This often happens in the afternoon or nighttime when... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Community Views: What Restless Legs Syndrome Feels LikeLiving with restless legs syndrome (RLS) is not easy. To make matters worse, many people with RLS do not feel understood when describing their symptoms to others. People who have... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Is A Sleep Study Needed to Diagnose Restless Legs Syndrome?It’s common that people complaining of the symptoms of restless legs syndrome (RLS) are simply prescribed a drug or supplement (vitamin or mineral) treatment to address their situation. But you... By Tamara K Sellman3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Is There a Link Between Vitamin D and Restless Legs Syndrome?Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a neurological and sleep disorder that affects up to 10 percent of the population. It causes unpleasant or painful sensations in the legs at rest... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments