RLS- Wouldn't Wish It on My Worst Enemy!...My issue started after I was discharged from service, in the early 90s. I'm 60 years old now and it is worse...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...
Understanding Mental Health and Mental Health Resources...Living with a chronic illness is about more than just physical symptoms. It also impacts how you think, feel, and act. For...
Can an Orgasm Help Relieve Restless Legs Syndrome Symptoms?...I have been thinking about writing this piece for some time, not for 'smutty' reasons, but purely for the relief that can...reactions19comments
A Lifetime of Dancing...I probably have had restless legs all my life. I’m almost 72 years old. It’s a family curse. My son, a now-deceased...reactionscomments
Health Resources...Living with a chronic health condition can be challenging, frustrating, and tiring. You might feel like your life is on hold. Frequent...
Ch-Ch-Changes! Switching RLS Medications..."Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes!" If my pramipexole pills were yellow and square, I would have gone with "Goodbye Yellow Brick Pill" as a nod to...reactions16comments
What to Know About Sleep Disorders and Social Security Disability...There is no question that sleep disorders can be debilitating. The daytime sleepiness and fatigue common to sleep disorders can cause both...
Using a Massage Gun for Restless Legs Syndrome...I have restless legs syndrome (RLS), which may or may not be exacerbated by the way my body deals with stress. I’m...reactions19comments
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
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...reactions3comments
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...
