The Link Between RLS, RGS, and Overactive BladderRestless legs syndrome (RLS) causes people to have an uncontrollable urge to move their legs. This is usually because their legs are...reactions4comments
Isolation and RLSAs of late, my RLS has been taking a toll on my daytime activities. Sleep seems virtually impossible. Between the torture of...reactionscomments
Restless Legs, Restless Nights: Poetry and Art for RLSI do this thing when my RLS is severe and before my medication kicks in, or if my medication isn’t strong enough...reactionscomments
Increasing the Dose: My First Augmentation ExperienceDon’t worry if you have never heard of augmentation before — neither did I, until recently. Augmentation is the worsening of RLS...reactionscomments
RLS or ADHD?Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is something that I have had since about age 5. It has affected my life in more ways...reactionscomments
RLS in the WorkplaceI have just started a new job a couple of days a week. It’s pretty exciting stuff. I’m now a part-time medical...reactionscomments
RLS Roulette: 600 Miles and 4 Hours of SleepLast month I experienced the worst journey I have ever had the misfortune to be part of since my battle with RLS...reactionscomments
"What Are You Doing?": When Masking My Symptoms Doesn't WorkMost of the time I am a pretty chill person — even when it comes to pretty aggravating symptoms of chronic illness...reactions5comments
Timing Is Key With My RLS MedicationsMy mom has Crohn’s disease very severely and would often end up in the hospital as a result. I remember there was...reactionscomments
RLS: The Beginning of an End?Content Note: This article discusses suicide. If you or a loved one are experiencing suicidal thoughts, there are resources available for support...reactionscomments
What Does Augmentation Feel Like?Having restless legs syndrome (RLS) is no fun, folks. No fun at all. It’s like a mass of the world’s fastest beetles...reactionscomments
The 2024 Social Health Awards ProgramEditorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards...reactionscomments
Can't Sleep? Just Get Out of Bed for a BitThis is one of the oldest tricks I used to do for chronic insomnia and "painsomnia" (insomnia due to chronic pain). And...reactions3comments
Spinning Away for a SleepThe great exercise debate keeps rumbling on when it comes to any invisible illness, not just RLS. We've heard people say that...reactionscomments
The Allergy and Antihistamine TriggerWhen I had COVID in February 2022, it messed up my well-managed asthma even though I had 3 vaccine shots. Thankfully, I...reactionscomments
Guidelines for Living With RLS Are a Bit of a Challenge for MeAs with every disease, there are guidelines, tips, and instructions for living with and managing a disease, and RLS is no exception...reactionscomments
A Day in the Life of an RLS PatientMost times I don't know when my day starts or when it ends. I could go to sleep as early as 6...reactionscomments
How a Long Road Trip and a Horrible Bed Was an RLS NightmareLast year my husband and I needed to travel out of town for a specialist appointment, and because of how far away...reactionscomments
The Walking TiredI have recently been lucky enough to relocate to the most beautiful part of the country. Wide, open, majestic spaces, green as...reactionscomments
What Fun! RLS Symptom Pattern ChangesI have been having some health issues lately, which is leading to some constant daytime fatigue and a need for a great...reactions9comments
