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I 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...

In 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...

I 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...

Lately, 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;...

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...

When 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...

I know caffeine can be a trigger for some of us with restless legs syndrome (RLS). I honestly never thought much of it, since I drink a lot of caffeine...

As my title suggests, I have discovered that a heating pad is helpful. I have previously written about how I sought out and bought a shower seat so that I...

You know those people you hope not to sit in close proximity to in planes? My daughters and I were those people. I had to travel with my kids last...

As sufferers of restless legs syndrome (RLS), we are used to dealing with symptoms on a nightly basis, but what do we do when those very symptoms creep into the...

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) causes people to have an uncontrollable urge to move their legs. This is usually because their legs are so uncomfortable that they feel the need to...

As of late, my RLS has been taking a toll on my daytime activities. Sleep seems virtually impossible. Between the torture of my legs, the lifespan of my mattress, and...

I do this thing when my RLS is severe and before my medication kicks in, or if my medication isn’t strong enough. I think other people do it, too —...

Don’t worry if you have never heard of augmentation before — neither did I, until recently. Augmentation is the worsening of RLS symptoms that happens with dopaminergic drug treatment. The...

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is something that I have had since about age 5. It has affected my life in more ways than I can begin to put into words...

I have just started a new job a couple of days a week. It’s pretty exciting stuff. I’m now a part-time medical receptionist at a podiatry practice. And it turns...

Last month I experienced the worst journey I have ever had the misfortune to be part of since my battle with RLS commenced. Starting at 12 AM midnight, the decision...

Most of the time I am a pretty chill person — even when it comes to pretty aggravating symptoms of chronic illness. I have been called "stoic" in the face...

My mom has Crohn’s disease very severely and would often end up in the hospital as a result. I remember there was one time when one of the legacy nurses...

Content Note: This article discusses suicide. If you or a loved one are experiencing suicidal thoughts, there are resources available for support, including the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255) and...