Nikki Albert...Nikki Albert is a blogger at brainlessblogger.net where she blogs about living with chronic illness and chronic pain. She lives with fibromyalgia, chronic migraine, chronic vertigo, depression, restless legs syndrome...
Can Certain Foods Help Restless Legs Syndrome?...Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a health condition that affects between 7 and 10 percent of the population. It can cause daytime sleepiness, impaired memory, and even anxiety and depression...reactions4comments
How I Got My RLS Diagnosis...When I was younger my mother used to complain about a shovel foot, as she called it. Later, I understood that it was restless legs syndrome (RLS). My mother, however...reactionscomments
Lindsey Kizer...Lindsey was previously an advocate on Restlesslegssyndrome.Sleep-Disorders.net. Lindsey Kizer is living with Narcolepsy with Cataplexy, Restless Legs Syndrome, and other health conditions. Growing up even at a young age she...
Join Our RLS Advocate Team...Would you like to share your experience with restless legs syndrome and help others who are also living with the condition? We’re looking to add new voices to our advocate...reactionscomments
Lessons Learned: Breaking a Mouth Night Guard...Do you grind or clench your teeth at night, along with kicking the night away? Well, I do. In fact, I recently had to shell out $350 to have my...reactions5comments
Nature's Impact on Our Physical & Mental Health...There is growing evidence that spending time in nature can help people feel less depressed, anxious, or stressed. Maintaining our connection to nature can improve one’s quality of life and...reactionscomments
Into the Night: Insomnia 101...Insomnia – from the Latin insomnis, that translates to “not sleeping”: in meaning “no” and somnis meaning “sleep.” I think that sums it up nicely – no sleep. If you’re...reactionscomments
The Road to Diagnosis...I first began to have problems sleeping when I was in my 20s. My mother had been an insomniac for as long as I could remember but never sought treatment...reactionscomments
What to Know About RLS Mimics...Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a disorder that can be confusing and often frustrating. It is defined by uncomfortable feelings in the legs while resting. These feelings are only relieved...reactionscomments
Kim McKinney...Kim McKinney began having sleeping issues in her early 20s. Her mother had been an insomniac for as long as she remembers but chose to remain untreated and only sleep...
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