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...reactionscomments
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...reactions9comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions3comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...
COVID-19 Updates, June 15: Solidarity Hydroxychloroquine Trials and COVID Vaccine Development...Many of us are overwhelmed by the amount of information available on COVID-19. Keeping up with all of the news can be challenging. Here are some of the top developments...reactionscomments
Coping Tips for RLS at Work, Home, and Travel...Restless legs syndrome (RLS) can make certain times of the day as well as certain activities more challenging. It can be hard to think about sitting at a desk, going...reactions1comment
Tips for Talking With Your Doctor About RLS...If you think you may have restless legs syndrome (RLS), you will want to make an appointment with your doctor. Being as prepared as possible for that appointment will help...reactions1comment
JoAnne Scott...JoAnne was previously an advocate on RestlessLegsSyndrome.Sleep-Disorders.net. I was officially diagnosed with a sweet little cocktail of neurological issues including Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) in 2014. As I learned more...
Sleep Hygiene for Healthy Sleep...When you hear the words sleep hygiene, do you think of clean sheets? If so, you are not wrong, but sleep hygiene is much more than that. Sleep hygiene is...
