What Fun! RLS Symptom Pattern Changes...I have been having some health issues lately, which is leading to some constant daytime fatigue and a need for a great deal of rest. It could be because I...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
L.E.G. Versus Thalamus...The day starts to draw to a close. Routines start. Into the bathroom, cleaning teeth, hunting out a clean pair of pajamas, finally climbing into a newly made bed. Laying...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Augmentation Experience: Rinse and Repeat...I have gotten personal messages from at least 3 people asking for this article. If you're wondering why, you should probably read my previous article on this story to get...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
RLS Problems: "Now, Just Hold Very Still"...I have never been able to sit still. I am a leg shaker, man. Or a foot jangler. I am a pacer when I am on the phone. I change...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
I Accidentally Overdid It, and My RLS Hated Me for It...As spring gets closer, the weather has been improving. This means I can start going for walks again and work on strengthening my legs. There was a point 2 weeks...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Community Views: Describing Life With RLS in Emojis...Life with restless legs syndrome (RLS) is challenging. The symptoms are mostly invisible to others. People with RLS can struggle daily with painful legs, lack of sleep, and quality of...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
ADHD and RLS: 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 in the legs but can occur in all...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Mayo Clinic Update to RLS Guidelines...There's quite a bit to read with the new information but one of the biggest updates is that dopamine agonists (Pramiprexole, rotigotine, and ropinirole) should no longer be the first...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesAlternative TreatmentsAugmentationResearch & Clinical Trials
Support from Congress for Sleep Disorders...Fabulous news for my RLS pals in the U.S, 36 U.S. Representatives signed a letter in support of sleep disorders and sleep health disparities. They are asking for support in...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesAwarenessResearch & Clinical TrialsSleep Study
Sleeping (or Not) My Life Away...On average, adults need at least 7 hours of sleep a night. Sleeping less than this can increase your risk of high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity. Imagine my horror...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When My Doctor Didn't Believe I Had RLS...“How do you know you have restless legs syndrome?” my primary care doctor asked me. I’d just told her I had gone off an SSRI because it had made my...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Goldilocks and the 3 Beds...Once again, my life has experienced some upheaval. What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger, they say! Saying that, it has helped me prove — or disprove — a theory...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How RLS Ruined My Valentine's Date...This story is about 2 months too late and, frankly, I'm still very salty about it, but hey, it does need to be told. My partner and I had planned...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Crazy RLS, Crazy Me...I am now 50 years old. It's only been maybe, from memory, the last 7-8 years that my legs sometimes started feeling like light pins and needles from my knee...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
life changer...After 50 years of RLS and many doctors my new doctor prescribed Pregabalin, this was a life changer, no more RLS and 7-8 hours good sleep....Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Drug Interactions and RLS...Prescription and over-the-counter drugs can affect the symptoms of restless legs syndrome (RLS). But which ones will make your RLS worse and which will help? Read on for some details...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Impact of the Pandemic on My RLS...In one of my previous articles, I mentioned I had COVID-19 and for the entire duration, my RLS was really acting up. I’m still not quite positive why that is...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Road Less Traveled Allows For Stretching...Two roads diverged in a wood, and I, I took the one less traveled by... to allow for stretching with less traffic whizzing by. Okay, so it's actually 2 roads...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Neuroleptics. Vent....Sorry this is a vent about drugs and psychiatry. I think I got RLS through neuroleptics. I got abilify in January and it caused akathisia. It was switched to amisulprid...Reactions0reactionsComments9 replies
An Ode To RLS...Does living with restless legs syndrome (RLS) ever inspire your creativity? You might find that writing stories or songs and poems like the one below can help you cope. ~...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments