Which Came First: Restless Legs Syndrome or Restless Genital Syndrome?...Like the lifelong chicken or egg question, it is the same for a lot of people with restless legs syndrome (RLS). For many people with RLS, restless genital syndrome (RGS)...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Matthew Horsnell...Matthew was previously on RestlessLegsSyndrome.Sleep-Disorders.net. Matthew Horsnell is a person having narcolepsy with cataplexy, obstructive sleep apnea, and restless legs syndrome. He received his narcolepsy with cataplexy and restless legs...
The Fibromyalgia-Restless Legs Connection...Did you know that, if you have fibromyalgia, there’s a 1 in 3 chance that you also have a sleep disorder known as restless legs syndrome (RLS)? Have you been...Reactions0reactionsComments16 comments
3 Things That Trigger My RLS...Have you ever noticed that sometimes your restless legs syndrome (RLS) can be really bad, even worse than on other days? Well, so do I. Sometimes I have weeks without...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
My RLS Medication Mix...There are 4 FDA-approved drugs for those of us with restless legs syndrome (RLS). They are gabapentin enacarbil (Horizant), pramipexole (Mirapex), ropinirole (Requip), and rotigotine (Neupro). I have experience with...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Agony Aunt: Pharmacological Interactions With My Restless Legs Syndrome...There are many of us out there who experience the agony of restless legs syndrome (RLS). There are also many of us who suffer from other mental and/or physical conditions...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
COVID-19 Updates, July 16: Updates on People at Risk, Testing, Reopening, and a Vaccine...Even after months of navigating life in the COVID-19 era, keeping up with new information and news can be overwhelming. Below are some of the latest developments surrounding COVID-19 for...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Exercise Tips That Help With Restless Legs Syndrome...Restless legs syndrome (RLS) causes leg discomfort that worsens with inactivity. There is no cure for RLS, so treatments are aimed at lessening discomfort. Four RLS drugs have been approved...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Restless Legs: A Red Flag for Iron Deficiency?...You can’t seem to get comfortable. Whether it’s on the couch, watching TV, riding in a car, or reclining in bed, your legs want to move. In fact, your legs...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
RLS and Growing Pains: Are They the Same Thing?...Some kids will do anything to avoid going to bed. They need a drink of water, another story, comfort and courage against the closet monster. Less obvious as a delay...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Discovering My RLS...As a little kid, I complained about how my legs felt at night. My mom told me not to worry, that what I felt were growing pains. There’s not much...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Why Is Restless Legs Syndrome More Common in Women?...Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a sleep disorder that causes unpleasant sensations in the legs. Gender and sex are risk factors for RLS; women are twice as likely to be...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Oh, What a Feeling! The Sensations of Restless Legs Syndrome...Tiger beetles. I think they win the prize for the best explanation of my restless legs syndrome (RLS). Moreso than any other description I’ve heard – so far. I can...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Joy Adanna Emelogu...Joy Adanna Emelogu is the founder of BeingAdanna.com and the #restlesslegsmatter creator. Her focus is teaching women to navigate life, career and motherhood while also bringing much needed awareness to...
Thank You for Taking Our Survey!...We appreciate you taking the time to answer all of our questions. Your responses will help us better understand life with restless legs syndrome. New here? We invite you to...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Simone Yemm...When Simone was young, she thought she knew who she was. Now she has no idea. She spent more than three decades teaching and performing the flute before transitioning into...
Keeping the Beat With Periodic Limb Movement Disorder...I write this, not as a person with PLMD (periodic limb movement disorder), but as someone with a bed partner with this sleep disorder. There’s nothing unusual about waking up...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Lucy Hoekstra...Lucy was previously a health leader on RestlessLegsSyndrome.Sleep-Disorders.net. My name is Lucy Hoekstra and I’m from the Netherlands. My passport says I’m 33 years old, but most of the time...
Mary Blackburn...>Mary was previously an advocate on RestlessLegsSyndrome.Sleep-Disorders.net. Mary Blackburn is a certified pharmacy technician. She spent the majority of her career working in her community at her local pharmacy. She...
Aaron Nuest...Aaron was previously on RestlessLegsSyndrome.Sleep-Disorders.net. Hi my name is Aaron Nuest and I'm a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT). I’ve worked as a sleep technologist for over 10 years! I’ve heard...