Raising Awareness: My Relationship With SleepA healthy relationship with sleep is important to our health and overall well-being. But what happens when that relationship is fractured? This week, we will be raising awareness about sleep... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Ways to Raise Awareness About Your Sleep DisorderThe National Sleep Foundation’s Sleep Awareness Week® is celebrated every year in March. As you likely know, many people don’t know much about sleep disorders like narcolepsy, restless legs syndrome... By Tamara K Sellman4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Nightly GrindLike many, restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a comorbidity of other conditions, 1 of those being hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS). I have always wondered: when does 1+1=3? If you read... By Nikki Hades3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
RLS and COVID FatigueWe don’t know where my son was exposed to COVID-19, but he went down with the Omicron wave last week. He’s vaccinated and, fortunately, didn’t get any sicker than he... By Laura Wheatman Hill3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Humpty Dumpty Had A Great FallThe titular anthropomorphic egg "Humpty Dumpty" has been on my mind since December. Maybe because in some ways I can relate to it. In December, I decided it was time... By Joy Adanna Emelogu3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Overexercise-Induced RLS“I’m taking lunch. Can we take the dog on a walk?” he said, and my dog, Lucy, lifted her head and her ears perked up. “Great! How long do you... By Laura Wheatman Hill3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Who Let the Bees Out?Why are my legs buzzing? Who let the bees out? A sensation during the day and night — but intermittently? Of course, if you google this sensation a whole lot... By Nikki Albert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Coping With Restless Legs SyndromeRestless legs syndrome (RLS) affects somewhere between 5 to 15 percent of adult Americans. That’s around 25 million people experiencing symptoms at any one time. Quite possibly more. So, there... By Simone Yemm4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Lowered My Meds, Lowered My RestlessnessWhen we last met our hero (me), I had upped my dose of SSRI only to find my restless legs syndrome symptoms were too much to deal with, sleep-wise. The... By Laura Wheatman Hill3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Sleep Socks and Getting a Comfortable Sleep With RLSTemperature control and restless legs syndrome (RLS) can be a finicky thing for all of us. For me, it is a lot better when I am cool at night. Temperature... By Nikki Albert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Working With RLS: The Problem With My Computer ChairNow for something a little different from my normal articles. Bear with me, rarrr. (Bear sound) It’s time to work, yay... and boo. I love work; I get to write... By Ray Li3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Upping My Meds Increased My RLS SymptomsMaybe it’s this whole pandemic thing, but my antidepressant isn’t really working for me. I have a few side effects and am not feeling as jazzed as I’d like to... By Laura Wheatman Hill2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Are RLS Movements Voluntary or Involuntary?I have had restless legs syndrome (RLS) my entire life. That’s coming up on 56 years now — quite a long time to be wriggling and jiggling. For much of... By Simone Yemm3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Understanding the RLS SignsBefore I had any type of diagnosis, I had symptoms. It dawned on me the other day that maybe it might be helpful for me to outline my initial signs... By Nikki Hades2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Recapping My 2021 With RLSMost people are of the opinion that leaving the past in the past is the way to go. I am not most people. I revisit the past from time to... By Joy Adanna Emelogu2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
6 Tips for Staying on Top of TreatmentLiving with a long-term health condition requires us to stay on top of everything: doctor’s appointments, new symptoms, insurance, and, of course, managing treatment – all while taking care of... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Driving and Restless Legs SyndromeI really hate driving. Unfortunately, I live in the suburbs and need to drive 2 kids to 2 different schools and any extracurricular activities. I also have to drive to... By Laura Wheatman Hill2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Juggling Multiple Chronic Illnesses and Medications With an RLS DiagnosisIt didn't take long for me to realize I have a few medical conditions that complicate or trigger restless legs syndrome (RLS). Not to mention the treatments for those conditions... By Nikki Albert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Dear Sweetest Ray: A Letter to My Younger SelfDear sweetest Ray, I am writing you from the future. Technically, I’m not supposed to write to you, but I can’t help it. You are just 8 years old and... By Ray Li3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Does Exercise Help RLS?As I sit down to write this, the New Year is still fresh on my mind. And with a New Year comes resolutions. As I am not quite as young... By Simone Yemm3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments