My RLS Sleep Hygiene...Sleep experts and mental health professionals are always going on about sleep hygiene. For years, I ignored them. One reason was that I like my bed and, when I was...reactions1comment
What’s the Difference? Movements That Look Similar but Are Different...There were 2 times this year where I ended up in the emergency room (ER) because of my heart. It was racing and at times, it wasn't beating in rhythm...reactionscomments
Celestial Soothing: How the Sun Eases My Restless Legs...The sensation of creepiness crept up on me yesterday, resulting in a typical restless legs syndrome (RLS) night of pacing the floor whilst keeping my mind distracted from yet another...reactions1comment
The Fun Run of RLS in My Family...Restless legs syndrome (RLS) runs in my family. It’s both a pun, and it’s true. It’s doubly true for my family because my father was also a runner. And so...reactionscomments
Shopping and RLS: Online and In-Store Challenges...A couple of weeks ago, I read a post written by an extremely eloquent writer of restless legs syndrome (RLS) content. It contained information regarding the medication I was prescribed...reactions3comments
Driving With Restless Legs Syndrome...Most people hear restless legs syndrome (RLS) and think it's just about shaky legs. They do not grasp the true extent of how it impacts the sufferer's quality of life...reactions4comments
Living With & Finding Strength...Every chronic and life-threatening condition comes with its own symptoms and challenges, and while each individual's experience is unique, there is wisdom to be found in learning how others have...reactions2comments
RLS Apps...Nikki Albert has a wonderful article talking about the reasons to track your RLS https://restlesslegssyndrome.sleep-disorders.net/living/track-sleep#comment-428855 Which got me thinking, is there an app you use to track your RLS (&...reactionsrepliesSymptomsTips & Advice
What Do You Do in the Middle of the Night With RLS?...Lately, I have been plagued with restless legs syndrome (RLS) at 3 AM. It wakes me up, and I can’t get back to sleep. So what is a person to...reactions5comments
Trust in Magnesium...I don’t know why I’m so bad at taking vitamins. I’m a pretty responsible person. I floss (sometimes). I keep my house clean (kinda). I keep my kids alive (so...reactions9comments
Holistically Speaking: Taking a Natural Approach to Treat RLS...Whilst experiencing a particularly persistent bout of restless legs syndrome (RLS), I decided to go and hunt down what natural options there are to treat my symptoms. I first chose...reactions5comments
My Precious Nap Time...I live with multiple diseases, all of which cause a lot of fatigue. I am someone who needs to nap almost daily. For me, I can't take a short nap...reactions2comments
RLS & Melatonin..."Having problems with increasing RLS symptoms since my Dr added Melatonin to my protocol. I’ve heard it’s make RLS worse? Any ideas? " -@Wanman4...reactions1replyTreatment
Diagnosis...As the "pins & needles" pain in my lower left leg continued, I went to my primary doc who diagnosed Restless Leg Syndrome, prescribed 2 meds, and sent me for...reactions7repliesDiagnosisSymptomsAlternative Treatments
Stretch Therapy as RLS Treatment...I passed the big, pink sign on my way to the library, “Stretch Therapy: Now Open!” I Googled it. Fascial Stretch Therapy helps relieve “overactive muscles.” I have those! In...reactions1comment
Legs by Moonlight...Growing up, there was this short play that showed on television every Sunday evening at 6 PM called Tales by Moonlight. That name was fitting in so many ways; it...reactions2comments
Can Treating Leg Veins Help With Restless Legs Syndrome?...Someone with restless legs syndrome (RLS), also known as Willis-Ekbom disease, may find it difficult to find relief. They may complain of uncomfortable sensations in their legs, and their symptoms...reactionscomments
RLS Without Creature Comforts...Recently I found myself in a situation I would never wish on my worst enemy. I was living in a property, surrounded by nothing — no carpet, no curtains, no...reactions1comment
A Body Scan Meditation Method to Prepare Your Mind for Sleep...I learned a type of body scan meditation for chronic pain that I find particularly helpful for relaxation at night. There are benefits for body scan meditation for sleep in...reactions2comments
Relationships and Restless Legs Syndrome...Considering a relationship with someone who has been previously diagnosed with restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a hard decision when you are both armed with as many of the facts...reactions3comments