COVID-19 Updates, July 16: Updates on People at Risk, Testing, Reopening, and a VaccineEven after months of navigating life in the COVID-19 era, keeping up with new information and news can be overwhelming. Below are some of the latest developments surrounding COVID-19 for...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Exercise Tips That Help With Restless Legs SyndromeRestless legs syndrome (RLS) causes leg discomfort that worsens with inactivity. There is no cure for RLS, so treatments are aimed at lessening discomfort. Four RLS drugs have been approved...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Restless Legs: A Red Flag for Iron Deficiency?You can’t seem to get comfortable. Whether it’s on the couch, watching TV, riding in a car, or reclining in bed, your legs want to move. In fact, your legs...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
RLS and Growing Pains: Are They the Same Thing?Some kids will do anything to avoid going to bed. They need a drink of water, another story, comfort and courage against the closet monster. Less obvious as a delay...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Discovering My RLSAs a little kid, I complained about how my legs felt at night. My mom told me not to worry, that what I felt were growing pains. There’s not much...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Why Is Restless Legs Syndrome More Common in Women?Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a sleep disorder that causes unpleasant sensations in the legs. Gender and sex are risk factors for RLS; women are twice as likely to be...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Oh, What a Feeling! The Sensations of Restless Legs SyndromeTiger beetles. I think they win the prize for the best explanation of my restless legs syndrome (RLS). Moreso than any other description I’ve heard – so far. I can...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Thank You for Taking Our Survey!We appreciate you taking the time to answer all of our questions. Your responses will help us better understand life with restless legs syndrome. New here? We invite you to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Keeping the Beat With Periodic Limb Movement DisorderI write this, not as a person with PLMD (periodic limb movement disorder), but as someone with a bed partner with this sleep disorder. There’s nothing unusual about waking up...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
COVID-19 Updates, June 15: Solidarity Hydroxychloroquine Trials and COVID Vaccine DevelopmentMany of us are overwhelmed by the amount of information available on COVID-19. Keeping up with all of the news can be challenging. Here are some of the top developments...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Coping Tips for RLS at Work, Home, and TravelRestless legs syndrome (RLS) can make certain times of the day as well as certain activities more challenging. It can be hard to think about sitting at a desk, going...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Tips for Talking With Your Doctor About RLSIf you think you may have restless legs syndrome (RLS), you will want to make an appointment with your doctor. Being as prepared as possible for that appointment will help...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Why Participate in a Clinical TrialMedical research often uses clinical trials in order to find new information about diseases and treatments. Clinical trials are studies that evaluate medical, surgical, or behavioral intervention. It is often...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The (Virtual) Doctor Is In! Sharing Telehealth ExperiencesAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues, telehealth is being used by more and more people. Telehealth is also sometimes called telemedicine or virtual care. Whether you have been using telehealth for...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Social Distancing Spurs Telehealth SurgeThe technology needed for virtual healthcare has been around for decades. But virtual care has not been widely used in the United States until recently. The recent public health emergency...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tips for Managing AugmentationAugmentation happens when you take a drug, it makes your symptoms better, but over time it stops working. It is linked to restless legs syndrome (RLS) drugs that alter dopamine...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Understanding Clinical TrialsA clinical trial is a research study that is conducted to determine whether a specific medical intervention, such as a treatment, device, procedure, or change in behavior is safe and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How to Monitor Your Health with At-Home DevicesAt-home monitoring can help you better manage chronic health conditions. It can also aid in your recovery after medical procedures. Using this technology, you can regularly record your health data...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Privacy Concerns When Going VirtualTelehealth has become a popular way to see a doctor. Today, you can get many health services remotely. And, some studies show you may get better care at a lower...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Clinical Trial TerminologyThere are several terms that are commonly used when discussing clinical trials. Here are some that come up often:Adverse event: an undesirable experience associated with the use of a medical...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments