Signs I Am Sleep DeprivedIn my case, sleep deprivation is an ongoing state of being. That whole "I’ll catch up on the weekend" idea has never seemed to work. The worse it gets, the... By Nikki Albert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Excessive Daytime Sleepiness and MicrosleepI have been digging into information on micro-napping, also called microsleep; basically, it comes down to having excessive daytime sleepiness due to sleep deprivation. You are alert one moment, and... By Nikki Albert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Discovering RLSWhen I was 30-something, possibly closer to the (what seemed at the time) big 4-0, I heard the name "restless legs syndrome" (RLS) for the first time. Prior to that... By Simone Yemm3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
I Am Not Lazy, I Have RLSI was around 9 or 10 when I got both fibromyalgia and restless legs syndrome (RLS). I went from being an active kid to not having much energy. On the... By Ray Li3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Trying to Be 'Normal'When you suffer from restless legs syndrome (RLS) you spend a lot of your time trying, but predominantly failing, to be "normal." "Normal" takes many different forms, like that thing... By Nikki Hades2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 impairs memory. But it is certainly timely, given... By Nikki Albert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Stigma of RLSStigma is a nasty word. According to the Cambridge Dictionary, it means, "a strong feeling of disapproval that most people in a society have about something, especially when this is... By Simone Yemm2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
RLS Drama: Parking in the Handicap SpaceSomething really interesting happened to me recently. I can look back at it now and laugh, but at the time it was happening, it was anything but funny. I had... By Joy Adanna Emelogu2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Child With RLSAs an adult, I have a name for restless legs syndrome (RLS). I have researched it to within an inch of its life. I’ve joined forums and discussed it at... By Simone Yemm3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When the Painful RLS ReturnsYou know your medications for restless legs syndrome (RLS) are failing you when you start seeing more painful intensity in your symptoms. I have not had that for a bit... By Nikki Albert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hiding in the ShadowsLiving with an invisible condition can be both frustrating and demoralizing on a regular basis. "Hiding in the shadows" expresses how it can feel to suffer from restless legs syndrome... By Nikki Hades2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hey, What Does Your Restless Legs Syndrome Feel Like?I was asked recently what my restless legs syndrome feels like. I haven’t actually been asked this before, mostly because no one really knows I have RLS. They know more... By Nikki Albert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Arthritis: One More Thing to Worry AboutA few months ago, I started waking up with so much pain in my joints, especially my tibiofemoral joint. This used to happen once in while, but this time it... By Joy Adanna Emelogu2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Before and After: Traveling for a Scope (Part 2)This article is Part 2 of a 2-part series. You can find Part 1 of this article here. Oh, what an experience that whole thing was. Things didn't go exactly... By Ray Li3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Before and After: Traveling for a Scope (Part 1)I have previously written about having to travel for various doctor appointments and tests before, but this one is going to be different. I have to travel 506.3km (314.6 miles)... By Ray Li2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Eating Disorder and RLSI have an eating disorder. I have restless legs syndrome (RLS). At first glance, this may sound like apples and oranges, but hear me out; there is a shaky connection... By Simone Yemm3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Road Trip Woes: How to Have the Most Comfortable DriveI haven’t had a holiday in a long time because of the pandemic, job loss, and health issues. So my spouse and I decided to go on a short 2-day... By Nikki Albert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Ask Our Health Leaders: RLS Stigma and Finding the Best CareIt is estimated that 7 to 10 percent of the population has restless legs syndrome (RLS). RLS causes uncomfortable sensations in the legs and other parts of the body. It... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Can Concentrating on RLS Make It Worse?One thing that intrigues me about my RLS is what triggers it. Is it an unconscious thing, or can it be activated by simply thinking about the feeling that envelopes... By Nikki Hades2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
As Different As Night and DayAs a long-term sufferer of RLS, my symptoms predominantly show themselves at night, leading to prolonged episodes of my life being turned upside down. Recently I have been experiencing symptoms... By Nikki Hades2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments