Advocating for Yourself With Your Doctor...The process of being diagnosed with a chronic health condition can be long and difficult. People with restless legs syndrome (RLS) often...reactionscomments
Community Team...Welcome to Health Union's Community Team. Our Community Team is made up of a diverse group of employees of Health Union who...
Taking My Life Back From RLS...I have been dealing with RLS since October 2025. It started out with a "bang." I had heard of this condition before...reactionscomments
Managing Restless Legs in a Car: Tips for Your Next Road Trip...I recently returned from a short mid-week break. It was most delightful – filled with penguins, lighthouses and wine. What’s not to...reactions1comment
Community Health Leaders...In order to stay up to date on the latest treatments, drug discovery, clinical studies, and how to cope with restless legs...
Opioids to Treat Restless Legs Syndrome...Doctors may hesitate to prescribe opioids for restless legs syndrome (RLS) or any other condition these days. However, this group of drugs...
Lifestyle Changes and Home Remedies to Treat RLS...Home remedies can offer relief from the uncomfortable sensations caused by restless legs syndrome (RLS) and help you get a good night’s...
What Is Augmentation?...Augmentation is a common and serious side effect of certain drugs taken for restless legs syndrome (RLS). It occurs in many people...
Carbidopa/Levodopa Therapy for Restless Legs Syndrome...Levodopa was the first drug formally studied to treat restless legs syndrome (RLS). Also called L-dopa, it was first discovered as a...
Iron Supplements to Treat Restless Legs Syndrome...Doctors have known since the 1950s that taking iron can help people with restless legs syndrome, even if the person does not...
Prescription Medications to Treat Restless Legs Syndrome...Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is one of the most common sleep disorders. It causes unpleasant sensations in the legs and an uncontrollable...
Alpha-2-Delta Calcium Channel Ligands to Treat RLS...Alpha-2-delta calcium channel ligands are a class of drugs used for chronic, persistent restless legs syndrome (RLS) when iron supplements do not...
Dopamine Agonists to Treat Restless Legs Syndrome...Dopamine agonists are no longer recommended for the treatment of restless legs syndrome (RLS) due to the risk of augmentation.Augmentation is a...
Devices to Treat Restless Legs Syndrome...There are several theories for what causes the unpleasant sensation of restless legs syndrome (RLS). Several neurotransmitters are thought to be involved...
ADHD and Restless Legs Syndrome: The Dopamine Connection...Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is basically a variety of uncomfortable sensations that result in an irrepressible need to move. It’s most common...reactions2comments
Benzodiazepines to Treat Restless Legs Syndrome...You may know benzodiazepines, or benzos, as tranquilizers or sedatives. More than a dozen are available by prescription. They are no longer...
Chronic Fatigue and Me...Editor's Note: This article originally was written by Ray Li and shared by our partner site Sleep-Disorders.net.Chronic fatigue is something many people...reactions2comments
Sleeping Through the Marathon...Editor's Note: This article originally was written by Matthew Horsnell and shared by our partner site Sleep-Disorders.net.Sleep disorders encompass many conditions, including...reactionscomments
The Connection Between Type 2 Diabetes and Restless Legs...Editor's Note: This article originally was written by TK Sellman and shared by our partner site Type2Diabetes.com.Have jumpy legs at night? Do...reactions2comments
Tips for Starting an In-Person Support Group...Are you interested in starting a support group? Figuring out how to begin may feel daunting. It may take you outside of...reactions3comments
