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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...

Having restless legs syndrome (RLS) is no fun, folks. No fun at all. It’s like a mass of the world’s fastest beetles has started swarming down your legs. Just below...

Editorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards program! The Social Health Awards is an awards...

This is one of the oldest tricks I used to do for chronic insomnia and "painsomnia" (insomnia due to chronic pain). And I still do it now: If I lay...

The great exercise debate keeps rumbling on when it comes to any invisible illness, not just RLS. We've heard people say that you can tire your legs out simply by...

When I had COVID in February 2022, it messed up my well-managed asthma even though I had 3 vaccine shots. Thankfully, I did have those shots and I didn’t get...

As with every disease, there are guidelines, tips, and instructions for living with and managing a disease, and RLS is no exception. For someone with multiple diseases (multimorbidity), this can...

Most times I don't know when my day starts or when it ends. I could go to sleep as early as 6 PM, and at 1 AM my RLS has...

Last year my husband and I needed to travel out of town for a specialist appointment, and because of how far away it was, it required spending 2 nights away...

I have recently been lucky enough to relocate to the most beautiful part of the country. Wide, open, majestic spaces, green as far as the eye can see, sometimes even...

I have been having some health issues lately, which is leading to some constant daytime fatigue and a need for a great deal of rest. It could be because I...