I Just Moved – How Did It Impact These Restless Legs of Mine?...I just sold my house and moved to an apartment about half the size. There was so much that had to be done, including decluttering about 14 years of accumulated...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
And She's Out! Does Anesthesia Put My RLS to Sleep?...One thing I have always wondered about is what do my restless legs syndrome (RLS) riddled limbs do when I am asleep? Medically asleep, I mean. Let me tell you...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My Daughter Caught My RLS...When my daughter’s pediatrician recommended a sleep study, it was to rule out sleep apnea. She was sleeping with her mouth open, snoring, and having daytime drowsiness and some behaviors...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
RLS in a Heatwave Summer...I read from restless legs syndrome (RLS) groups that RLS can be worse in either extreme temperatures: hot or cold. For some, it is the cold, and for others, the...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
4 Survivor Tips: Vacationing With RLS...Summer is upon us. And that often means vacations. While that conjures up all sorts of amazing images of flying off to a tropical island and relaxing on the beach...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Bedside Rubble: What Do You Keep On Your Bedside Table?...Years ago, there was an idea floating around on social media aimed at all bedbound disabled people – restless legs syndrome (RLS) included – called "view from my bed." Whilst...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Wildfire/forest fire smoke...Is there wildfire/forest fire smoke where you live? If so, is it impacting your RLS? For me, not being able to get outside for walks due to the wildfire smoke...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesExercise
Walking After a Bad RLS Night...I was up for a while last night. I don’t have any idea what triggered this particularly bad night. I took my magnesium. I think I drank enough water the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Exercise Cop-Out...When it comes to the exercise cop-out, to be clear, I'm not saying that every time someone is told by a doctor they need to exercise that it is a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Restless Legs Syndrome Has No Gender...In a support group of a few friends I have amassed in my restless legs syndrome journey over the years, we were all just checking in on each other via...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Technology Distractions and RLS: Apple Owes Me Share Payments!...Technology. When my husband and I discuss what we will miss seeing in the future after we pass away, it is technology. In my current lifetime (excluding former ones, of...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Waking Up in the Middle of the Night With RLS Symptoms...I remember a time when managing my restless legs syndrome (RLS) was actually fairly easy. Now it is like trying to catch a fish with my hands; it always seems...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
If the Shoe Fits… Impulse Control and Pramipexole...Once upon a time, I bought a pair of shoes. I bought a pair of shoes at 3 AM and when they arrived, I didn’t remember buying them. At the...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Yes, Restless Legs Can Be Painful...Restless legs syndrome (RLS) causes an uncontrollable desire to move your legs. It affects as many as 1 out of 10 people in the United States. RLS is often described...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Is pain one of your RLS symptoms?...Do you experience pain as a symptom of RLS? How would you describe it? What do you do to get relief? Share with us in this forum!...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesSymptoms
RLS and Flying: Long Trip...Any flight more than the length of a movie is a long flight to me. I don’t fly internationally much, especially nowadays. I used to fly cross country multiple times...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Do you wake up in the middle of the night with RLS symptoms?...Share your tips and tricks for getting back to sleep....Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesTips & Advice
My Eureka Moment: Anti-Nausea Meds and RLS...Long ago, in what feels like another lifetime, I had 5 wisdom teeth removed (yes, count 'em: 5) under anesthesia. I was 19. That was the first time I experienced...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
RLS Is a Disability?...I was thinking recently that there is no definitive definition of what a disability is. Could restless legs syndrome (RLS) be classed as a disability? I looked online at the...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments