Chronic RLS...Hello. I'm 67 years old and have been suffering with RLS for about 20 years. I've tried all the prescription meds, including Requip, Pramipexole, Gabapentin, the patch, etc. None have...reactions15replies
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 have had a rough night with my RLS;...reactionscomments
Are there things about RLS that you want to know more about?...What are some things about restless legs syndrome (RLS) that you would like to learn more about? Are there topics you wish more people would talk about? Where do you...reactionsrepliesAwarenessResearch & Clinical TrialsTips & Advice
What Do I Feel?...Explaining how restless legs syndrome (RLS) feels just might go down in history as my single greatest failure. As a child, I started tongue-thrusting as a way to cope with...reactionscomments
Summertime Blues: My RLS Hates the Heat...When I was a kid, I absolutely loved the summer. For 3 wonderful summers in a row, my family got to go camping almost the entire summer. It was fantastic...reactionscomments
A Massive Influx of Caffeine and RLS...I know caffeine can be a trigger for some of us with restless legs syndrome (RLS). I honestly never thought much of it, since I drink a lot of caffeine...reactionscomments
I Discovered a Heating Pad Helps My RLS...As my title suggests, I have discovered that a heating pad is helpful. I have previously written about how I sought out and bought a shower seat so that I...reactionscomments
We Were Those People...You know those people you hope not to sit in close proximity to in planes? My daughters and I were those people. I had to travel with my kids last...reactionscomments
Restless Daytime...As sufferers of restless legs syndrome (RLS), we are used to dealing with symptoms on a nightly basis, but what do we do when those very symptoms creep into the...reactionscomments
HOW RLS REALLY AFFECTED YOUR LIFE,...How do you cope with RLS? If I didn't take Madopar, (for the pain) and Sifrol, (to manage the symptoms), without a word of a lie, I would have been...reactions2repliesAugmentationAlternative Treatments
HOW RLS REALLY AFFECTED YOUR LIFE,...A GIRL WITH A STORY There's a girl with a story, That should not be ignored, Its way too important, It has to be told. As a child she got...reactions4replies
The Link Between RLS, RGS, and Overactive Bladder...Restless legs syndrome (RLS) causes people to have an uncontrollable urge to move their legs. This is usually because their legs are so uncomfortable that they feel the need to...reactions4comments
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 my legs, the lifespan of my mattress, and...reactionscomments
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. I think other people do it, too —...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 symptoms that happens with dopaminergic drug treatment. The...reactionscomments
Do you find it difficult to talk to your doctor about your RLS?...Have you ever had difficulty describing your symptoms? Have you ever had a doctor or other clinician not understand? On the flipside, have you found a healthcare provider who is...reactions7repliesHealthcare TeamAwarenessTreatment
RLS or ADHD?...Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is something that I have had since about age 5. It has affected my life in more ways than I can begin to put into words...reactionscomments
RLS...Neurologist stopped my pramipexole. Started 75 mg pregabalin and.5mg HCLRopinirole. Both before bed. My symptoms were worse. Slept a total of 4 hrs over last two nights. It's Saturdawhich means...reactions8repliesCoping
RLS in the Workplace...I have just started a new job a couple of days a week. It’s pretty exciting stuff. I’m now a part-time medical receptionist at a podiatry practice. And it turns...reactionscomments
RLS Roulette: 600 Miles and 4 Hours of Sleep...Last month I experienced the worst journey I have ever had the misfortune to be part of since my battle with RLS commenced. Starting at 12 AM midnight, the decision...reactionscomments
