RLS after general anesthetic or a colonoscopyWhen I had my double bypass open heart surgery, the first thing I was aware of the following day was the terror...reactions20comments
HopeA normal night of rest is a blessing. I need a deeper, stronger word than this. Some word to describe the depth...reactions4comments
The Devil Demon DanceI’ve suffered with restless legs for as long as I can remember (I’ll be 68 in a few days). When I was...reactionscomments
The Ravages Of RLS: How I Spread AwarenessIn 2002 I found out what was interrupting my sleep. It had a name: restless legs syndrome. Now after 22 years of...reactions2comments
Restless Legs Syndrome: An Inside StoryMy life changed in 2002 when my doctor gave me a name for my nighttime misery: restless legs syndrome (RLS). I had...reactions16comments
Using Dietary Cycles to Prevent Restless Legs Symptoms (Part 1)I have had restless legs syndrome (RLS), which we called “jumpy legs” in our family, since about age 11. It usually kept...reactions5comments
Restless Legs and Dietary Cycles: A Drug-Free Solution (Part 2)This story is a continuation from Part 1 by community member Sharonartist. As a practical matter, making sure you have bedtime access...reactionscomments
My Journey into RLS and the Autoimmune WorldAt 74 years of age and more than 60 years of dealing with numerous autoimmune conditions, I did not realize how much...reactionscomments
I’m the Wife, and It’s Driving Me Crazy!My husband has had RLS for 20 years, initially it was intermittent and mild. The last 10 years, he has been on...reactionscomments
Mark's RLS Story: Thoughts and Considerations (Part 3)This story is the third installment of a member-submitted 3-part series. Part 1 of Mark's story can be found here. Part 2...reactions3comments
My RLS and RAS, and Possibly Some Help for Others Suffering!I went to several doctors with my symptoms before finding one that diagnosed me right away with restless legs syndrome (RLS) and...reactions6comments
Mark's RLS Story: Thoughts and Considerations (Part 2)This story is the second installment of a member-submitted 3-part series. Part 1 of Mark's story can be found here. After trying...reactions6comments
RLS in My LifeMy RLS began when I was around 19 years old. It wasn't constant in those days, just off and on. By the...reactions1comment
My Story: Thoughts and Considerations (Part 1)This story is the first installment in a 3-part series. Read Part 2 here, and stay tuned for Part 3, coming soon!...reactions2comments
The Truth of It AllI have a condition called restless legs syndrome. It also has another name: Willis-Eckbom disease. The latter title tends to get attention...reactions1comment
Restless Legs and ComorbiditiesRestless legs syndrome (RLS) has always been a part of my life. As a child in the 1950s, I was unable to...reactions9comments
My RLS StoryI'm not sure if my story will help anyone, but I hope so. I have secondary restless legs syndrome (RLS) because I...reactions1comment
Lifetime with RLSMy RLS started when I was about 5 and I'm 66 now. My pediatrician thought my aches were growing pains, and I...reactions1comment
50 Years and CountingMy first RLS symptoms began at age 15. It felt like someone was tickling my left foot and ankle with a feather...reactions2comments
My Restless JourneyA short circuit of interrupted connections, a knee bounces of its own accord. I’m not involved at all. Any attempt to control...reactions1comment
