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...reactions2repliesPrescription 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?...reactions2comments
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...reactions5comments
Does Ashwaghanda help river symptoms of RLS? ...Has anyone tried ashwaghanda to relieve the symptoms of RLS?...reactions2repliesAlternative 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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
"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...reactions3comments
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 &...reactions4comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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Wish and You Shall Receive...Sitting on the couch late one evening whilst reading a newspaper (digitally), I realized I hadn't experienced any creepy crawly leg symptoms! Whilst feeling ecstatic, hoping that it would last...reactionscomments
