Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation Blog

Awareness and Education The RLS Foundation Surpasses Goals for the Year Nearly 25 years ago, the Foundation began as a tiny group of dedicated individuals meeting around a kitchen table in Raleigh, North Carolina. We grew to become a bustling organization located in Austin, Texas, with an expansive network of nearly 5,000 dedicated members. Since its inception, the...

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Promoting Awareness – One Gift Membership at a Time By Barbara Faraone When long-time RLS Foundation member Barbara Faraone sees the need for education, she takes action! In the past several years, Barbara has purchased over 25 RLS Foundation gift memberships for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, hospital administrators and others to promote education and awareness about RLS. At the...

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Tips for Extended Journeys Strategies to Try for the Long Haul Sitting for long periods of time can exacerbate RLS symptoms, especially when traveling by plane or car. If you know that you are going to be traveling with little space or time to stretch your legs, try some of these helpful tips: Many RLS sufferers also avoid...

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You Are Not Alone An Online Community Available 24/7 With the stress that the holidays can bring, it's a comfort to know that you are not alone in your struggles with RLS. The RLS Foundation's discussion board provides an avenue for individuals to post anonymously about their symptoms, treatments and other coping strategies. It is a supportive, hopeful...

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