Driving Me Nuts: Strategies for Managing RLS in a Car...I recently returned from a short mid-week break. It was most delightful – filled with penguins, lighthouses and wine. What’s not to like? The driving restlessness is not likeable. In...reactions1comment
Where Do I Start? How to Share Your RLS Story...“I want to share my story, but don’t know how to start…” If this sounds like you, you’re not alone. We’ve heard people say this quite often in the RLS...reactionscomments
Melatonin Supplements: Do They Benefit People With RLS?...Melatonin remains one of the most popular over-the-counter sleep aids. It’s inexpensive and doesn’t require a prescription. But will it benefit a person with restless legs syndrome (RLS)? Are there...reactionscomments
Community Views: Favorite Alternative Treatments for RLS (Part 2)...Alternative medicines are an often overlooked part of modern medicine. People can be quick to commit to prescription medicines, which can be expensive and may come with a host of...reactionscomments
My Trigger Trifecta: Heat, Stress, and Exercise...Sometimes I wonder how the simple things escape me. I mean really obvious things that should hit me like a bus sometimes drive on by. I have 3 restless legs syndrome...reactionscomments
Is It Nerve Pain or RLS? or Is It Both?...Pins and needles may be a great way to describe restless legs syndrome (RLS), but so many other physical sensations that aren’t RLS may also be described in the same...reactionscomments
Community Views: Favorite Alternative Treatments for RLS (Part 1)...Few people jump at the idea of needing to take prescription drugs. While there are drugs available to help symptoms of restless legs syndrome, you may want to first explore...reactionscomments
The One That Worked...I suffered for so many years with zero treatments. I didn't know about lifestyle changes - although I instinctively stretched and went in search of cold packs. About 12-15 years...reactions1replyTreatment
What to Know About Medical Marijuana and Restless Legs Syndrome...Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a treatable neurologic disorder that can affect your sleep. It affects 3 to 15 percent of the population. People living with RLS feel an intense...reactionscomments
Traveling With Restless Legs...If someone has restless legs syndrome (RLS), he or she has the urge to move so that the feeling will disappear. But when you are traveling it is not always...reactionscomments
Take the Connected Health Survey!...In the digital age, there are so many devices, websites, and technologies related to health. From fitness trackers to mobile apps, we use connected health technology to track symptoms, monitor...reactionscomments
Middle of the Night Help With RLS...You're probably here right now because you have or may think you have restless legs syndrome, or RLS. I know exactly what you're going through and it's a miserable situation...reactionscomments
Can Magnesium Calm Twitchy, Restless Legs at Bedtime?...If you search sleep and magnesium on the Internet, you’ll discover pages and pages of claims about magnesium as a quick cure for restless legs syndrome (RLS) and periodic limb...reactions7comments
Wakeful Rest: 5 Self-Care Tips on Exhausted Days...Sleep. My elusive bed partner. How tiresome it is, when the thing you want most, is the thing you get least. Today I am writing with my eyes propped open...reactionscomments
Joyce Ann Willis...Joyce was previously on RestlessLegsSyndrome.Sleep-Disorders.net. My name is Joyce and I'm a retired Registered Nurse from Arkansas. I've had RLS for 55 years. My RLS began when I was 11...
What to Know About Tonic Water and Restless Legs Syndrome...Restless legs syndrome (RLS) causes uncomfortable sensations in the legs. It can also cause the irresistible urge to move the legs. This often happens in the afternoon or nighttime when...reactions2comments
Community Views: What Restless Legs Syndrome Feels Like...Living with restless legs syndrome (RLS) is not easy. To make matters worse, many people with RLS do not feel understood when describing their symptoms to others. People who have...reactionscomments
Dawn Ganton...Like many in her family, Dawn has had RLS daily since childhood. When her youngest grandson started displaying symptoms seven years ago Dawn became an advocate. She knew all too...
Is A Sleep Study Needed to Diagnose Restless Legs Syndrome?...It’s common that people complaining of the symptoms of restless legs syndrome (RLS) are simply prescribed a drug or supplement (vitamin or mineral) treatment to address their situation. But you...reactionscomments