The Fibromyalgia-Restless Legs ConnectionDid you know that, if you have fibromyalgia, there’s a 1 in 3 chance that you also have a sleep disorder known as restless legs syndrome (RLS)? Have you been...reactions16comments
3 Things That Trigger My RLSHave you ever noticed that sometimes your restless legs syndrome (RLS) can be really bad, even worse than on other days? Well, so do I. Sometimes I have weeks without...reactions3comments
My RLS Medication MixThere are 4 FDA-approved drugs for those of us with restless legs syndrome (RLS). They are gabapentin enacarbil (Horizant), pramipexole (Mirapex), ropinirole (Requip), and rotigotine (Neupro). I have experience with...reactions2comments
Agony Aunt: Pharmacological Interactions With My Restless Legs SyndromeThere are many of us out there who experience the agony of restless legs syndrome (RLS). There are also many of us who suffer from other mental and/or physical conditions...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions9comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions3comments
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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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment