My RLS Success Story...I was a fidgety little girl. I would go along to watch my dad performing in the orchestra, wriggling and jiggling my way through the entire performance. I was a...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
RLS Treatment...After fifty years and many doctors 2 months ago I asked my new doctor about RLS he immediately responded with a prescription for pregabalin, this was a life changer, previously...Reactions0reactionsComments12 replies
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 his face while he considered my question. His...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Google Is Not a Doctor...I remember clearly the first time I searched for restless legs syndrome (RLS) on the world wide web like it was yesterday. Knowledge about RLS wasn't as wide and vast...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
RLS Isn't Doom for Romantic Relationships...When my husband, Mr. Li, and I first started dating, my RLS wasn’t really much of a bother. Before we started dating, I informed him that I had endometriosis, fibromyalgia...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
frustrated with doctors...So just reaching out for opinions with medications, tricks, etc. I went back to my family dr. who doesn't have a clue about RLS. When I was on a recent...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesPrescription MedicationAlternative TreatmentsTips & Advice
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Where Are Our Ferritin Levels Supposed to Be?...I had always assumed I'd never had iron deficiency anemia. Actually, any sort of anemia. That my doctor must have tested that during my yearly physicals. Isn’t that a thing?...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Worst Medical Condition...My Restless Legs Syndrome started when I was in my teens; my mother also got it, and so did some of her older relatives. I presumed that, like everything else...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Does Ashwaghanda help river symptoms of RLS? ...Has anyone tried ashwaghanda to relieve the symptoms of RLS?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesAlternative Treatments
In Days Gone By...Some conditions allow us to continue being an active part of the community; others do not. Comorbidities of restless leg syndrome (RLS) are many, so varied, and debilitating on their...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
One Size Doesn't Fit All...How many times have you heard phrases like, "Take some vitamins, your symptoms will go away. It worked for me," or "I am very sure it's an iron deficiency," or...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
"Oh, What Now?": Ralph's Thoughts...My RLS has annoyed me on and off for approximately 6 years. Most of the time I can ignore it; if it is frustrating during the hours of sleep, just...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Life of Restless Legs Syndrome...My mother (RIP) told me she first noticed I had RLS at 4 yrs old after being sent home from kindergarten. The school said, "your son is too restless &...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Nightly Routine: Winding Down With a Relaxing Bath...I know some people use heat for their RLS while others like to use cold packs. I haven’t actually tried a cold pack yet, but I do use a nice...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 go to unpack thoughts and deescalate the mostly...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Frequently Asked Questions About Mental Health...Mental health includes how you think, feel, and act. It can fall on a spectrum and vary for each person. You may have questions about mental health conditions, treatment options...
Suicide Prevention...If you or someone you know is in crisis or considering suicide, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Call or text 988, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or use the...
Complementary and Integrative Health...Complementary therapies and an integrative health approach are often used to treat mental health conditions. Complementary therapies include nontraditional therapies – such as acupuncture, meditation, and yoga – that are...
Coping With Mental Health: Medications...Treating mental health conditions with prescription drugs is common. About 16 percent of American adults take medicine for a mental health condition. It is not necessary to suffer in silence...