Prescription Medications to Treat Restless Legs Syndrome...Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is one of the most common sleep disorders. It causes unpleasant sensations in the legs and an uncontrollable...
Alpha-2-Delta Calcium Channel Ligands to Treat RLS...Alpha-2-delta calcium channel ligands are a class of drugs used for chronic, persistent restless legs syndrome (RLS) when iron supplements do not...
Dopamine Agonists to Treat Restless Legs Syndrome...Dopamine agonists are no longer recommended for the treatment of restless legs syndrome (RLS) due to the risk of augmentation.Augmentation is a...
Devices to Treat Restless Legs Syndrome...There are several theories for what causes the unpleasant sensation of restless legs syndrome (RLS). Several neurotransmitters are thought to be involved...
ADHD and Restless Legs Syndrome: 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...reactions2comments
Benzodiazepines to Treat Restless Legs Syndrome...You may know benzodiazepines, or benzos, as tranquilizers or sedatives. More than a dozen are available by prescription. They are no longer...
Chronic Fatigue and Me...Editor's Note: This article originally was written by Ray Li and shared by our partner site Sleep-Disorders.net.Chronic fatigue is something many people...reactions2comments
Sleeping Through the Marathon...Editor's Note: This article originally was written by Matthew Horsnell and shared by our partner site Sleep-Disorders.net.Sleep disorders encompass many conditions, including...reactionscomments
The Connection Between Type 2 Diabetes and Restless Legs...Editor's Note: This article originally was written by TK Sellman and shared by our partner site Type2Diabetes.com.Have jumpy legs at night? Do...reactions2comments
Tips for Starting an In-Person Support Group...Are you interested in starting a support group? Figuring out how to begin may feel daunting. It may take you outside of...reactions3comments
10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor When You Are Newly Diagnosed...It is often hard to know what to ask, or even where to begin when you have questions about a new diagnosis...reactionscomments
A Case for Separate Bedrooms and Better Sleep...Editor's Note: This article originally was written by Lisa Bond and shared by our partner site Sleep-Disorders.net.There is a belief that your...reactionscomments
About Us...At RestlessLegsSyndrome.Sleep-Disorders.net we empower patients and caregivers to take control of their RLS by providing a platform to learn, educate, and connect...
How Is Restless Legs Syndrome Treated?...Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is one of the most common sleep disorders. It causes unpleasant sensations in the legs and the irresistible...
Box Breathing and How It Helps With Stress...Our lives are filled with family obligations, work and school responsibilities, healthcare appointments, and busy schedules. Stress is a normal part of...reactionscomments
Sleep Is Essential to a Healthy Immune System...This article was originally published on Insomnia.SleepDisorders.net. You’ve heard the term “sick and tired.” It exists because poor health leaves us feeling...reactionscomments
Going Back on Tramadol...Once upon a time, I was on a painkiller called tramadol, a slow-release medication for chronic pain prescribed by a pain clinic...reactions10comments
Refractory RLS and Opioids: My Success Story, So Far...Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a long journey and treatment can be frustrating and ever-changing. There may be no magic cure as...reactions4comments
We're Gonna Need A Bigger... Bath!...If you are familiar with the film series Jaws, you automatically thought: BOAT! We're gonna need a bigger BOAT! What in the...reactionscomments
Coping With a New Diagnosis...Receiving a new medical diagnosis can be shocking. Learning you have a chronic health condition can feel jarring and emotional. It is...reactionscomments