RLS: Living With an Invisible IllnessLiving with an invisible condition like restless legs syndrome (RLS) can be a lonely existence in many ways. How do we explain...reactions1comment
RLS Didn’t Ruin Our ElopementWhen my husband and I were planning our wedding, we had lots of things to factor in, but the main one was...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
What Is Medical Gaslighting?If you have ever felt dismissed by a doctor, you may have experienced a type of bias (prejudice) called medical gaslighting. Medical...reactionscomments
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...reactions5comments
Of Course Restless Legs Syndrome Impacts Our Mental HealthMay is Mental Health Month. The words "mental health" carry a bit of a stigma. Still. They shouldn’t. It is possible for...reactionscomments
6 Tips for Staying on Top of TreatmentLiving with a long-term health condition requires us to stay on top of everything: doctor’s appointments, new symptoms, insurance, and, of course...reactions1comment
Which Is It? Restless Legs or Anxiety?I have severe restless legs syndrome (RLS). These are the physical symptoms of generalised anxiety disorder (GAD). Sound familiar? To me, the...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
When Nighttime PrevailsDuring a daydreaming session one day, I realised something. My depression is worse at night, especially when my restless legs syndrome (RLS)...reactions6comments
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...reactionscomments
Compression and RLSThere’s something about compression that really works for my restless legs, though it has to be properly balanced. I don’t like compression...reactions1comment
Weighted Blankets as RLS TreatmentMy kids have sensory issues, specifically that they need a lot of sensory stimulation in order to feel calm and to control...reactionscomments
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...reactions4comments
The Remarkable Tale of the Inflatable BedEarlier this month I was invited to stay with a friend for a couple of weeks to avoid the disgusting weather near...reactionscomments
RLS, Diet, and Finding InformationI recently read an article about whether diet could treat or manage restless legs syndrome (RLS). It caught my eye and I...reactionscomments
Reasons to Track Your Sleep With RLSYou might think your restless legs syndrome (RLS) just prevents you from falling asleep, so there is no real reason to track...reactions4comments
Living With RLS and Battling BureaucracyDuring my tussle with restless legs syndrome (RLS), the only general practitioner (GP) who has been of any use was the doctor...reactionscomments
A Chain of Events Created A Nasty RLS DayIn my previous article titled "The Road Less Traveled Allows for Stretching," I talked about an upcoming trip to another town for...reactionscomments
RLS, Sleep Deprivation, and DrivingI have been sleep-deprived for as long as I remember. Not sure if that is saying a whole lot, since sleep deprivation...reactions2comments
