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
Joy and the NeedleEver heard the story of David and Goliath? Well, in this instance, I am Goliath! In the aftermath of my accident last year, I needed to go to the hospital... By Joy Adanna Emelogu3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
RLS Awareness Day Cariloha Giveaway!The RLS Awareness Day Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) Awareness Day is September 23. RLS is one of the most common sleep... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Shining a Light on RLSWhen you live with something every day of your life, it becomes easy to forget other people might not know what it’s like. In fact, it is possible that some... By Simone Yemm3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Identity Crisis Caused by RLSThink about a situation where you met someone new. Not long after exchanging names, you probably told each other what type of work you do. Now think about a time... By Ray Li2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
RLS and the Menstrual CycleRestless legs syndrome (RLS) is a disorder that causes discomfort in the legs and the feeling that you have to move them. This feeling typically happens during the night or... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Prescription Strength AntihistaminesI wrote a post recently on antihistamines and the restless legs syndrome trigger. It can be extremely difficult for me to balance the medications I need and the fact some... By Nikki Albert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
More Than a FeelingRestless legs syndrome (RLS) is more than a feeling. It feels like butterflies and pebbles. And creepy crawly caterpillars and tiger beetles. Punching bags and tugging toddlers. Throbbing heartbeats and... By Simone Yemm3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Yes, I Do Have a DisabilityI may not have lots of talents, but living in denial is a talent that I have honed and gotten quite proficient at over the years. All my life, we've... By Joy Adanna Emelogu2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
When RLS Moves to Other Parts of the BodyOn Facebook forums, I see people asking if restless legs syndrome (RLS) can affect other areas of the body — their arms, hands, torso, or even face. Most of them... By Nikki Albert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Have I Found the Perfect New Career?As a sufferer of RLS, the struggle to find a career that fits in around my condition has always been a challenge. Imagine my delight when, whilst helping a friend... By Nikki Hades2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My RLS Pet Peeves: It's Not A CompetitionTo be honest, my "pet peeves" described here apply to all my diseases, but when it comes to experiencing them in regard to my restless legs syndrome (RLS), it’s a little extra... By Ray Li3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Use Your Superpower for GoodThe defining factor of restless legs syndrome is the inability to stay still. Whilst this proves to be somewhat of a hindrance during the nighttime hours, what could we achieve... By Nikki Hades2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Accidental Help: Making Sustainable Lifestyle ChangesI've never really been one to count calories, diet, or even check my weight until recently. I was invited to a birthday party by my mentor, and I knew there'd... By Joy Adanna Emelogu2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 thought I might see what it had to... By Nikki Albert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 a medical test. Well, that day has come... By Ray Li2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Mental Health With an Erratic Sleep Cycle and RLSI have struggled with depression for most of my life. It isn’t any surprise to me that it is comorbid with my chronic migraine disease and fibromyalgia; pain isn’t all... By Nikki Albert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Playing Goldilocks Again With RLSLately, I have been moonlighting as a pet and house sitter. The upside to this is it doesn't really matter if I have had a rough night with my RLS;... By Nikki Hades2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Do I Feel?Explaining how restless legs syndrome (RLS) feels just might go down in history as my single greatest failure. As a child, I started tongue-thrusting as a way to cope with... By Joy Adanna Emelogu2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Summertime Blues: My RLS Hates the HeatWhen I was a kid, I absolutely loved the summer. For 3 wonderful summers in a row, my family got to go camping almost the entire summer. It was fantastic... By Ray Li2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments