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...
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. They are no longer recommended for the treatment of restless legs syndrome...
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
