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...
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...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...
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...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...
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...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...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...
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...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...reactionscomments
Dopamine Agonists to Treat Restless Legs Syndrome...Dopamine agonists are no longer recommended for the treatment of restless legs syndrome (RLS) due to the risk of augmentation.Augmentation is a...
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...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...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...
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...
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...
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...
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...reactionscomments
How Do I Find Virtual Health Services?...It can be overwhelming to figure out how to find telehealth services, especially if you do not already have a doctor. But...reactionscomments
A Look at the Services Virtual Care Offers...Telehealth or virtual care can be used to access many different types of health services. To get started, talk to your doctor...reactionscomments
