Ray Li...Ray Li started taking interpretive dance classes when she was 8 years old but, two years later, had to stop because her...
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...
More RLS Triggers: Sweltering Heat, Life Changes, and Stress...I live in Alberta, Canada. We had a very unusually hot May. We were going up into the 30 degrees Celsius (86...reactions4comments
Restless Legs and Comorbidities...Restless legs syndrome (RLS) has always been a part of my life. As a child in the 1950s, I was unable to...reactions9comments
Holistically Speaking: Taking a Natural Approach to Treat RLS...Whilst experiencing a particularly persistent bout of restless legs syndrome (RLS), I decided to go and hunt down what natural options there...reactions5comments
RLS: Living With an Invisible Illness...Living with an invisible condition like restless legs syndrome (RLS) can be a lonely existence in many ways. How do we explain...reactions1comment
RLS Didn’t Ruin Our Elopement...When my husband and I were planning our wedding, we had lots of things to factor in, but the main one was...reactionscomments
3 Things That Trigger My RLS...Have you ever noticed that sometimes your restless legs syndrome (RLS) can be really bad, even worse than on other days? Well...reactions3comments
What Is Medical Gaslighting?...If you have ever felt dismissed by a doctor, you may have experienced a type of bias (prejudice) called medical gaslighting. Medical...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...reactions5comments
My RLS Story...I'm not sure if my story will help anyone, but I hope so. I have secondary restless legs syndrome (RLS) because I...reactions1comment
How Does Exercise Affect Sleep?...Could something as simple as more exercise be the elixir that cures your sleep disorder? Chances are no, more exercise will not...
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...
How Does Eating Affect Sleep?...What you eat and drink, and when, can impact your sleep, sometimes dramatically. Some of the advice for eating and drinking for...
Of Course Restless Legs Syndrome Impacts Our Mental Health...May is Mental Health Month. The words "mental health" carry a bit of a stigma. Still. They shouldn’t. It is possible for...reactions10comments
6 Tips for Staying on Top of Treatment...Living with a long-term health condition requires us to stay on top of everything: doctor’s appointments, new symptoms, insurance, and, of course...reactions1comment
Restless Legs Syndrome in Pregnant Women...Gestational restless legs syndrome (RLS) is the most common movement disorder that develops during pregnancy. It can be a minor nuisance to...
Which Is It? Restless Legs or Anxiety?...I have severe restless legs syndrome (RLS). These are the physical symptoms of generalised anxiety disorder (GAD). Sound familiar? To me, the...reactionscomments
Wakeful Rest: 5 Self-Care Tips on Exhausted Days...Sleep. My elusive bed partner. How tiresome it is, when the thing you want most, is the thing you get least. Today...reactionscomments
Myths and Misconceptions About Sleep...Humans spend about one-third of their lives asleep. It is a body function as important as food and water in keeping you...
