Staying Busy, Not Bored...Sometimes I’m busy and it is when I am most busy that my restless legs syndrome gets bored. Sometimes I’m bored and it is when I am most bored that...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Restless Legs Syndrome and Vacations...How do you normally pick your vacation destination? By the color of the sea? By the cost? Or by researching the bed type? Does the latter choice seem strange? Well...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
What does self-care mean to you?...Do you practice self-care for your physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual well-being? What are some of your favorite ways to practice self-care?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesCoping
Why I Practice Self-Care Daily...Now I am sure most of you have heard about practicing self-care when you are living with a disease (or more, in my case) or in general for healthy people...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Growing Pains, ADHD, or RLS in My Son...My son doesn’t just have restless legs. He’s restless all over. He’s a 5-year-old little boy and he has the energy to prove it. He also has attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Hormones, PMS, and Restless Legs Syndrome Severity...I have noticed that premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and my menstrual cycle impact my restless legs syndrome (RLS) severity. My symptoms increase quite a bit, and I need much more medication...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
What Is the Prognosis for RLS Sufferers?...Whilst I was hunting to find out if there is any research currently underway to help alleviate symptoms of restless legs syndrome (RLS), I found information on the prognosis for...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
When I Say I Have Restless Legs Syndrome......When I say I have restless legs syndrome (RLS), people say, Me too! And they seem so cheerful about it. So, I feel sceptical. I completely understand that periods of...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
RLS and Fibromyalgia ...For me, I don't know what came first, my RLS or my Fibromyalgia. (Fibro) I also suffer with a couple other diseases but I wanted to talk about (and hopefully...Reactions0reactionsComments16 repliesTips & AdviceCopingSymptoms
Rarely Seen During the Day: When RLS Keeps Me Up All Night...After experiencing a few rough nights and days when my restless legs syndrome (RLS) has been metaphorically kicking my butt all over the house, I thought I would ask this...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
My Augmentation Experience...In all my decades of having restless legs syndrome (RLS), I have never fully experienced augmentation until about 2 years ago. I have had meds that kind of worked and...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
The Hunt for a Shower Seat...About 8 years ago, my husband and I had to shower together to save money. I am super grateful that we did, because I fainted in the shower one day...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Massage Gun as RLS Treatment...I have restless legs syndrome (RLS), which may or may not be exacerbated by the way my body deals with stress. I’m lucky enough not to have a genetic predisposition...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
RLS, Insomnia, and Mindful Meditation...I try to do mindful meditation regularly for my chronic pain every morning. I decided it might be a good idea to begin to add to that routine later in...Reactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Rising Above: RLS and Bullying...“Aunty J, my friends don’t like me!” my goddaughter whispered to me. I look at her face, and I see genuine sadness. So I sit her down and inquire as...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Bullied as a kid because of RLS...When you were a kid, did you experience bullying because of RLS? How can we support kids who are living with RLS?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCoping
Take the Managing Treatment and Medication Survey...The Managing Treatment and Medication Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Treatment is a big part of managing a chronic (long-term) health condition like restless legs syndrome...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Reasons to Track Your Sleep With RLS...You might think your restless legs syndrome (RLS) just prevents you from falling asleep, so there is no real reason to track your sleep other than hours and hours of...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Bye, Bye, Bye, You Are Fired: Why I Decided to See a New Doctor...Sometimes during our medical journey, we are put into a situation where we have to fire a doctor or specialist. Unfortunately, it is kind of normal to have to go...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Grief Showed Me the Link Between RLS and Stress...I am writing this article with a specific reason in mind. As the title states – is there a link between stress and restless legs syndrome (RLS)? Over the last...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments