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 degrees Fahrenheit) range, which is more of the...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
High blood pressure meds and RLS...Does anyone know of a medication for high blood pressure that doesnt trigger RLS? I have high blood pressure, and my GP gave me a prescription which made my legs...Reactions0reactionsComments7 replies
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 keep still. It drove my mother crazy, and...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
FeaturedMonitoring RLS events...I was wondering g whether there was a way of monitoring RLS/PLMD without full polysomnography. I have sleep apnea as well, and am able to track eve ts very accurately...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
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 my health. I really didn’t want any of...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
FeaturedI would like a scientists opinion on my way of fighting my rls/ras...It all started when I began to have rls around 18, then this developed into ras (restless arms). I've tried everything. I even considered breaking the skin over the affected...Reactions0reactionsComments14 repliesAlternative TreatmentsDiagnosisTreatment
FeaturedNever Look Forward to the New Day...I am 91 years old and have had RLS for the past 10 years. I really dread the day, but I also dread going to bed because it is nothing...Reactions0reactionsComments14 replies
When do you usually go to sleep?...I have opened this discussion because i haven't been able to find a similar topic on the forums, you can delete it if there's another similar discussion. I have to...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
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 gaslighting can happen to anyone, but it most...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Any new treatments and if not, pull away beds?...Hello all! My husband has fairly severe PLMD. He is treating his apnea, but it has not helped the movements. He has been on Pramipexole for years, but the PLMD...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesAlternative TreatmentsInsomniaPLMD
Rene’s Story...Well, let me tell you that I am now 70 years old and have suffered four heart attacks so far. I have up to 13 stents installed in the arteries...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
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 all of us to struggle with some degree...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When Nighttime Prevails...During a daydreaming session one day, I realised something. My depression is worse at night, especially when my restless legs syndrome (RLS) is reducing me to tears. Sounds obvious. Although...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
This worked for me...I had suffered with restless legs for three years. It was particularly bad at night as I was falling asleep and kept me awake until 2 or 3am. I have...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesAlternative Treatments
The Remarkable Tale of the Inflatable Bed...Earlier this month I was invited to stay with a friend for a couple of weeks to avoid the disgusting weather near my home. Whilst I love snow, snow doesn't...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 still surprises me, because she had extreme issues...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 have much impact long-term. But my medication helps...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
RLS battle...I have had RLS for years but no longer since doctor has prescribed 1200 mgs of gabapentine. The trick is to take it early in evening before symptoms of restless...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
How would you describe how your Restless legs symptoms?...Mine feel like worms crawling thru my veins in my calves and thighs. It can drive me crazy. It happens at rest like when I am sitting watching tv or...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesSymptoms
Whether the Weather, There Are Challenges...I have written before about the different challenges summer and winter bring to my RLS. However, now that I'm on pregabalin, some of those same challenges may no longer be...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
