Isolation and RLS...As of late, my RLS has been taking a toll on my daytime activities. Sleep seems virtually impossible. Between the torture of...reactionscomments
Increasing the Dose: My First Augmentation Experience...Don’t worry if you have never heard of augmentation before — neither did I, until recently. Augmentation is the worsening of RLS...reactionscomments
"What Are You Doing?": When Masking My Symptoms Doesn't Work...Most of the time I am a pretty chill person — even when it comes to pretty aggravating symptoms of chronic illness...reactions5comments
Timing Is Key With My RLS Medications...My mom has Crohn’s disease very severely and would often end up in the hospital as a result. I remember there was...reactionscomments
RLS: The Beginning of an End?...Content Note: This article discusses suicide. If you or a loved one are experiencing suicidal thoughts, there are resources available for support...reactionscomments
What Does Augmentation Feel Like?...Having restless legs syndrome (RLS) is no fun, folks. No fun at all. It’s like a mass of the world’s fastest beetles...reactionscomments
Can't Sleep? Just Get Out of Bed for a Bit...This is one of the oldest tricks I used to do for chronic insomnia and "painsomnia" (insomnia due to chronic pain). And...reactions3comments
Spinning Away for a Sleep...The great exercise debate keeps rumbling on when it comes to any invisible illness, not just RLS. We've heard people say that...reactionscomments
The Allergy and Antihistamine Trigger...When I had COVID in February 2022, it messed up my well-managed asthma even though I had 3 vaccine shots. Thankfully, I...reactionscomments
Restless Legs Syndrome Frequently Asked Questions...Millions of people are living with restless legs syndrome. Whether you have restless legs syndrome or know someone who does, here is...reactionscomments
Guidelines for Living With RLS Are a Bit of a Challenge for Me...As with every disease, there are guidelines, tips, and instructions for living with and managing a disease, and RLS is no exception...reactionscomments
How a Long Road Trip and a Horrible Bed Was an RLS Nightmare...Last year my husband and I needed to travel out of town for a specialist appointment, and because of how far away...reactionscomments
A Day in the Life of an RLS Patient...Most times I don't know when my day starts or when it ends. I could go to sleep as early as 6...reactionscomments
The Walking Tired...I have recently been lucky enough to relocate to the most beautiful part of the country. Wide, open, majestic spaces, green as...reactionscomments
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...reactions9comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions4comments
What Medication Makes My RLS Severe and What Makes it Better? (Coincidentally, I Was on Both)...I have always known the underlying causes of my restless legs syndrome (RLS). However, when it initially started, it was manageable. I...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
