RLS, Sleep Deprivation, and Driving...I have been sleep-deprived for as long as I remember. Not sure if that is saying a whole lot, since sleep deprivation...reactions2comments
The Impact of the Pandemic on My RLS...In one of my previous articles, I mentioned I had COVID-19 and for the entire duration, my RLS was really acting up...reactionscomments
RLS Roulette: 600 Miles and 4 Hours of Sleep...Last month I experienced the worst journey I have ever had the misfortune to be part of since my battle with RLS...reactionscomments
This Isn’t Your Friend’s Restless Legs...One of my best friends was diagnosed with restless legs syndrome (RLS) before me. I didn’t know. She never mentioned it. It...reactionscomments
When You Can't Move: Unrelenting RLS From Too Much Sitting...Recently, I had the pleasure of visiting the ER at the height of the fourth wave of the pandemic locally here. I...reactions2comments
Goldilocks and the 3 Beds...Once again, my life has experienced some upheaval. What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger, they say! Saying that, it has helped...reactionscomments
Hormones, PMS, and Restless Legs Syndrome Severity...I have noticed that premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and my menstrual cycle impact my restless legs syndrome (RLS) severity. My symptoms increase quite...reactions4comments
Painful RLS and RLS Progression...I wonder sometimes about restless legs syndrome (RLS) progression and why it becomes painful for some people and not other people. Why...reactions2comments
When RLS Moves to Other Parts of the Body...On Facebook forums, I see people asking if restless legs syndrome (RLS) can affect other areas of the body — their arms...reactions10comments
Night-Walker's Syndrome and 10,000 Steps...How do you cope with severe restless legs syndrome (RLS) symptoms late at night? When they wake you up with their insane...reactions3comments
My Mental Health With an Erratic Sleep Cycle and RLS...I have struggled with depression for most of my life. It isn’t any surprise to me that it is comorbid with my...reactions7comments
My Neurologist Appointment and Being an Informed Patient...I recently discussed how I had augmented to the medication levodopa. It caused a whole lot of chaotic symptoms. I had to...reactions3comments
Excessive Daytime Sleepiness and Microsleep...I have been digging into information on micro-napping, also called microsleep; basically, it comes down to having excessive daytime sleepiness due to...reactionscomments
Arthritis: One More Thing to Worry About...A few months ago, I started waking up with so much pain in my joints, especially my tibiofemoral joint. This used to...reactions3comments
RLS or ADHD?...Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is something that I have had since about age 5. It has affected my life in more ways...reactionscomments
Is It Nerve Pain or RLS? or Is It Both?...Pins and needles may be a great way to describe restless legs syndrome (RLS), but so many other physical sensations that aren’t...reactionscomments
The Fibromyalgia-Restless Legs Connection...Did you know that, if you have fibromyalgia, there’s a 1 in 3 chance that you also have a sleep disorder known...reactions16comments
Yes, Restless Legs Can Be Painful...Restless legs syndrome (RLS) causes an uncontrollable desire to move your legs. It affects as many as 1 out of 10 people...reactions7comments
Wow, What a Great RLS Month!...I have had RLS for so long and so severely I can’t quite comprehend not having it anymore. Nothing seems to even...reactionscomments
Muscle Atrophy and Me...I used to have amazing legs when I was a teenager and for the first 2 years of being an adult. My...reactionscomments
