Jessica Johns Pool...Jessica was previously a health leader on RestlessLegsSyndrome.Sleep-Disorders.net. Jessica Johns Pool is Senior Medical Writer for Health Union. She’s had restless legs syndrome since childhood, though she had no idea...
Living With Restless Legs Syndrome...Most people have the occasional restless night. However, restless legs syndrome (RLS) is something different. People with RLS feel unpleasant sensations in the legs, often late in the day as...
Why Participate in a Clinical Trial...Medical research often uses clinical trials in order to find new information about diseases and treatments. Clinical trials are studies that evaluate medical, surgical, or behavioral intervention. It is often...reactions1comment
Benzodiazepines to Treat Restless Legs Syndrome...You may know benzodiazepines, or benzos, as tranquilizers or sedatives. More than a dozen are available by prescription. These drugs can help with the symptoms of restless legs syndrome (RLS)...
Welcome to RestlessLegsSyndrome.Sleep-Disorders.net Stories...At RestlessLegsSyndrome.Sleep-Disorders.net, we believe that we are stronger together than we are alone. Living with restless legs syndrome (RLS) can be a challenge, but the more we share and support...reactionscomments
How Is Restless Legs Syndrome Diagnosed?...Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is one of the most common sleep disorders. It causes unpleasant sensations in the legs. People describe these sensations as aching, throbbing, itching, pulling, or tingling...
The (Virtual) Doctor Is In! Sharing Telehealth Experiences...As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, telehealth is being used by more and more people. Telehealth is also sometimes called telemedicine or virtual care. Whether you have been using telehealth for...reactionscomments
Social Distancing Spurs Telehealth Surge...The technology needed for virtual healthcare has been around for decades. But virtual care has not been widely used in the United States until recently. The recent public health emergency...reactionscomments
Types and Causes of Restless Legs Syndrome...Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a sleep disorder that causes unpleasant sensations in the legs. People describe these sensations as aching, throbbing, itching, pulling, or tingling. Twitching, jerking, and the...
Tips for Managing Augmentation...Augmentation happens when you take a drug, it makes your symptoms better, but over time it stops working. It is linked to restless legs syndrome (RLS) drugs that alter dopamine...reactions1comment
Understanding Clinical Trials...A clinical trial is a research study that is conducted to determine whether a specific medical intervention, such as a treatment, device, procedure, or change in behavior is safe and...reactionscomments
Dopamine Agonists to Treat Restless Legs Syndrome...A group of drugs called dopamine agonists is among the few drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat restless legs syndrome (RLS). In general, these...
How to Monitor Your Health with At-Home Devices...At-home monitoring can help you better manage chronic health conditions. It can also aid in your recovery after medical procedures. Using this technology, you can regularly record your health data...reactionscomments
Privacy Concerns When Going Virtual...Telehealth has become a popular way to see a doctor. Today, you can get many health services remotely. And, some studies show you may get better care at a lower...reactionscomments
TK Sellman...>TK previously was previously a patient leader on RestlessLegsSyndrome.Sleep-Disorders.net. Tamara Sellman, RPSGT, CCSH is a career journalist (Columbia Chicago, ’90). She was diagnosed with idiopathic hypersomnia and upper airway resistance...
Community Health Leaders...In order to stay up to date on the latest treatments, drug discovery, clinical studies, and how to cope with restless legs syndrome every day, RestlessLegsSyndrome.Sleep-Disorders.net brings you frequent articles, points of...
How Is Restless Legs Syndrome Treated?...Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is one of the most common sleep disorders. It causes unpleasant sensations in the legs and the irresistible urge to move the legs. People describe these...
Tips for Managing Fatigue...Fatigue is one of the most common side effects of restless legs syndrome. Fatigue is an overwhelming feeling of being tired. People with fatigue do not necessarily feel sleepy. They...
Clinical Trial Terminology...There are several terms that are commonly used when discussing clinical trials. Here are some that come up often:Adverse event: an undesirable experience associated with the use of a medical...reactionscomments
