RLS and Periods...I have really terrible dysmenorrhea (throbbing or cramping pains in the lower abdomen), so I haven't really ever stopped to check if...reactionscomments
TK Sellman...>TK previously was previously a patient leader on RestlessLegsSyndrome.Sleep-Disorders.net. Tamara Sellman, RPSGT, CCSH is a career journalist (Columbia Chicago, ’90). She was...
Keeping Busy to Relieve RLS Symptoms...Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a sleep disorder. It is a neurological condition that can occur at any time of the day...reactions7comments
What Is the Social Health Network?...Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health...reactionscomments
Discovering RLS...When I was 30-something, possibly closer to the (what seemed at the time) big 4-0, I heard the name "restless legs syndrome"...reactionscomments
RLS: Not an Exclusive Club...If you've read a few of my articles, you'll know that one of my absolute favorite things to do is meet other...reactionscomments
Signs I Am Sleep Deprived...In my case, sleep deprivation is an ongoing state of being. That whole "I’ll catch up on the weekend" idea has never...reactions2comments
I Am Not Lazy, I Have RLS...I was around 9 or 10 when I got both fibromyalgia and restless legs syndrome (RLS). I went from being an active...reactions2comments
Trying to Be 'Normal'...When you suffer from restless legs syndrome (RLS) you spend a lot of your time trying, but predominantly failing, to be "normal."...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Let Me Introduce Myself...Hello, my name is Ray, and I live with restless legs syndrome (RLS). I also have been diagnosed with endometriosis, fibromyalgia, and...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Test Your Knowledge! How Much Do You Know About RLS?...Restless legs syndrome, also known as Willis-Ekbom disease, is one of the most common sleep disorders. It affects between 7 to 10...reactionscomments
Raising Awareness: My Relationship With Sleep...A healthy relationship with sleep is important to our health and overall well-being. But what happens when that relationship is fractured? This...reactionscomments
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...reactions4comments
RestlessLegsSyndrome.Sleep-Disorders.net Giveaway Terms and Conditions...These Official Rules apply to any giveaway (or “Promotion”) published on RestlessLegsSyndrome.Sleep-Disorders.net , a Health Union (“Health Union” or “We”) owned and...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments