FeaturedWhere to from here??? ...After being on Pramipexole for too many years I have reached the highest daily dose of which I take at night only. Now I need day time relief too. My...Reactions0reactionsComments13 repliesPrescription MedicationTreatment
The Stigma of RLS...Stigma is a nasty word. According to the Cambridge Dictionary, it means, "a strong feeling of disapproval that most people in a society have about something, especially when this is...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
RLS Drama: Parking in the Handicap Space...Something really interesting happened to me recently. I can look back at it now and laugh, but at the time it was happening, it was anything but funny. I had...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Chameleon legs...I have had RLS since 2002. I spent ten years researching before I publish my book which has gone around the world. This is not my story though. It always...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
SIFROL (Pramipexole)...I have taking Sifrol at night timefor 17 years. Had Augmentation once and have come to a point where I need Sifrol during daylight hours. At present I cannot relax...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesPrescription Medication
The Child With RLS...As an adult, I have a name for restless legs syndrome (RLS). I have researched it to within an inch of its life. I’ve joined forums and discussed it at...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When the Painful RLS Returns...You know your medications for restless legs syndrome (RLS) are failing you when you start seeing more painful intensity in your symptoms. I have not had that for a bit...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
So much pain...I am 75 and was told I had restless legs 30 years ago .... But I am not too sure now ....Blood test showed my Enzyme level was 385.... I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Binge / Sugar eating...I am in a terrible place where I cannot control the urges to binge eat sweet foods. I am a 70 year young lady in Western Australia. My weight gain...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Hiding in the Shadows...Living with an invisible condition can be both frustrating and demoralizing on a regular basis. "Hiding in the shadows" expresses how it can feel to suffer from restless legs syndrome...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Hey, What Does Your Restless Legs Syndrome Feel Like?...I was asked recently what my restless legs syndrome feels like. I haven’t actually been asked this before, mostly because no one really knows I have RLS. They know more...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Arthritis: One More Thing to Worry About...A few months ago, I started waking up with so much pain in my joints, especially my tibiofemoral joint. This used to happen once in while, but this time it...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
What kind of sensations do you get during leg attacks...My restlessness tends to start from the the calf areas of my legs, just below the calf, I would say I can feel my calf muscle and surrounding leg muscles...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesCopingAwareness
Do you experience insomnia?...Do you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep? What do you do to try to fall asleep? What helps you wind down to go to sleep, or helps you...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesInsomniaSleep HygieneTips & Advice
Before and After: Traveling for a Scope (Part 2)...This article is Part 2 of a 2-part series. You can find Part 1 of this article here. Oh, what an experience that whole thing was. Things didn't go exactly...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Before and After: Traveling for a Scope (Part 1)...I have previously written about having to travel for various doctor appointments and tests before, but this one is going to be different. I have to travel 506.3km (314.6 miles)...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Eating Disorder and RLS...I have an eating disorder. I have restless legs syndrome (RLS). At first glance, this may sound like apples and oranges, but hear me out; there is a shaky connection...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Road Trip Woes: How to Have the Most Comfortable Drive...I haven’t had a holiday in a long time because of the pandemic, job loss, and health issues. So my spouse and I decided to go on a short 2-day...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Ask Our Health Leaders: RLS Stigma and Finding the Best Care...It is estimated that 7 to 10 percent of the population has restless legs syndrome (RLS). RLS causes uncomfortable sensations in the legs and other parts of the body. It...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Can Concentrating on RLS Make It Worse?...One thing that intrigues me about my RLS is what triggers it. Is it an unconscious thing, or can it be activated by simply thinking about the feeling that envelopes...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
