PVC Chairs and Redemption From Endless Internet Searching...Imagine this...you walk into your GP’s surgery and scan the room to find it totally bare apart from this one lone, blue PVC-covered seat. The receptionist ushers you towards the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Stumbling Onto Vibration Therapy...A few months ago, after feeling overwhelmed by the amount of laundry I had let pile up for 2 weeks in a row due to procrastination, I decided I wasn't...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Magnesium Treatment and Considerations With My RLS...I am on a journey to find alternative treatments for my restless leg syndrome (RLS) so I am less dependant on my medication. It is a bit of trial and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Night of Two Halves...You find me writing this after one of the worst nights I have had for a long time, which just goes to prove that, no matter how much you think...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
The Trio of Pain...The Trio of Pain is a diabolical team always at my door, often kicking it down and it rains down hell on me. I know that sounds like comic book...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Restless Legs and Teeth Grinding: Is There a Link?...Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a sleep movement disorder that causes uncomfortable feelings in the legs and strong urges to move them. This can result in difficulty sleeping, daytime sleepiness...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Restless Legs Syndrome: So Much More Than Restless Legs...When most people think of restless legs syndrome (RLS), they immediately assume it’s about having a sensation of restlessness in the legs. That is after all, what the syndrome is...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dreaded Phrases...One of the most dreaded phrases for me is, "Relax your ___, let it go limp." (Insert body part there, like leg for example.) The other dreaded one is, "Hold...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
RLS Fear: Augmentation...Initially, when I developed restless legs syndrome (RLS) symptoms, they didn’t overly concern me. I had pervasive insomnia already, and they certainly didn’t help, but they didn’t seem to make...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tea Relief and Restless Legs Syndrome...I don’t know about you, but drinking tea relaxes me. Mind you, tea doesn’t do anything for the invisible, annoying twitches in my legs caused by restless legs. But tea...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Rocking and Rolling: A Story of a Childhood With RLS...My story will probably sound familiar to others that have had restless legs syndrome (RLS) since childhood, though I think each of us has probably been affected in different ways...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Telltale Signs After a Night of RLS...I want to talk to you about the issues that we feel when we have woken after finally sleeping with restless legs syndrome (RLS). For me, the most overwhelming feeling...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Momentary Relief Part 2: Even More Stretches for My Restless Legs...Let’s start by saying restless legs syndrome (RLS) is no fun. The irritating and incessant sensations beneath the surface, leading to an irritating and incessant need to move, is tiresome...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Family Members with RLS...Do you have other family members who also have RLS and does it seem to run in your family?...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesFriends & Family
Bar of Soap for RLS Symptoms...Has anyone tried using a bar of soap for RLS symptoms? Did it work for you?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTips & Advice
Let Me Introduce Myself...Hello, my name is Ray, and I live with restless legs syndrome (RLS). I also have been diagnosed with endometriosis, fibromyalgia, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). I have joint hypermobility...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Technology Brings Both Convenience and Confusion: Results of the Connected Health Survey...Sometimes, it feels like we are surrounded by technology. Apps, devices, trackers, and gadgets are everywhere! In this digital age, though, everyone has a different level of comfort using technology...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Does Your Child Have Restless Legs Syndrome?...One of my earliest childhood memories was me crying in frustration because I couldn't stop these weird sensations I felt in my legs and genitals and I couldn't explain it...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Mystery of My Periodic Limb Movement Disorder...I have restless legs syndrome (RLS) and have had it for years. I was not aware at all of another disorder commonly occurring with RLS that can be quite disruptive...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Self-Reflection on RLS as a Chronic Condition...You find me sitting at my laptop on a Sunday. I hate weekends. The reason behind those feelings is that weekends always used to remind me of enjoyment. When I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments