My RLS Pet Peeves: It's Not A Competition...To be honest, my "pet peeves" described here apply to all my diseases, but when it comes to experiencing them in regard...reactionscomments
Use Your Superpower for Good...The defining factor of restless legs syndrome is the inability to stay still. Whilst this proves to be somewhat of a hindrance...reactions1comment
Accidental Help: Making Sustainable Lifestyle Changes...I've never really been one to count calories, diet, or even check my weight until recently. I was invited to a birthday...reactionscomments
Restless Legs Syndrome and COVID-19...Since late 2019, COVID-19 has become a household name. It has changed many aspects of daily life. Especially for those living with...reactions1comment
Aaron Nuest...Aaron was previously on RestlessLegsSyndrome.Sleep-Disorders.net. Hi my name is Aaron Nuest and I'm a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT). I’ve worked as a...
Playing Goldilocks Again With RLS...Lately, I have been moonlighting as a pet and house sitter. The upside to this is it doesn't really matter if I...reactionscomments
Wellbutrin and Smart Restless Legs...My saga balancing my overall mental health and restless legs syndrome is that, after realizing my SSRI was increasing my RLS symptoms...reactionscomments
Upping My Meds Increased My RLS Symptoms...Maybe it’s this whole pandemic thing, but my antidepressant isn’t really working for me. I have a few side effects and am...reactions1comment
Restless Legs, Restless Nights: Poetry and Art for RLS...I do this thing when my RLS is severe and before my medication kicks in, or if my medication isn’t strong enough...reactionscomments
Multiple Combinations: RLS, Insomnia, and Depression...Being in COVID-19 lockdown 3.0, the need to remove ourselves mentally from our 4 walls became more pressing. When you struggle with...reactionscomments
In the Eyes of the Carer...Earlier today, I asked my husband what RLS meant to him. He physically slumped in his chair. A distant look traveled across...reactions4comments
Tell Your RLS Story...I’d like to issue a challenge to you. Tell someone your story. Tell them about your restless legs. It took me 20...reactions4comments
Becoming My Own RLS Advocate...Unless you have a few family members with restless legs syndrome (RLS), you may not have come across many other people with...reactionscomments
Rocking and Rolling: A Story of a Childhood With RLS...My story will probably sound familiar to others that have had restless legs syndrome (RLS) since childhood, though I think each of...reactions1comment
My Restless Brain – RLS and Insomnia...It's 2 AM, your legs are finally calm, and you need to get some sleep. But instead, you're tossing and turning and...reactionscomments
Crafting a Memoir With RLS...Words are my haven. Not spoken ones — I’m not so good with them. But the written word is the place I...reactionscomments
The Fun Run of RLS in My Family...Restless legs syndrome (RLS) runs in my family. It’s both a pun, and it’s true. It’s doubly true for my family because...reactionscomments
RLS: When the Drugs Wear Off...I went to bed at 10:30 PM last night. A very civilised time to trot off to bed, I think. At 11:30...reactions1comment
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...reactions1comment
Staying Busy, Not Bored...Sometimes I’m busy and it is when I am most busy that my restless legs syndrome gets bored. Sometimes I’m bored and...reactions2comments
