Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation Blog

April 23, 2020 Diet Makes a Difference Diet can have a significant effect on the symptoms of many chronic conditions, and RLS is no exception. While there is no specific “RLS diet,” your dietary choices can make a difference – and may even help avert a night of unwanted “night walking.” For many people with RLS, the optimum...

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April 21, 2020 Speaking Out During “Stay at Home” Orders COVID-19 may keep us apart, but we can all stand together to let Congress know that nearly 12 million Americans live with RLS and we must be heard. Our original plans for RLS advocates to travel to Washington, DC for “RLS Hill Day” have changed due to “stay...

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April 14, 2020 If RLS has left you unable to work, you may want to consider applying for government disability benefits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) offers monthly financial support to people with serious illnesses whose conditions prevent them from working. While not everyone with RLS will qualify, you may be eligible for aid if you have a...

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April 9, 2020 Scientific and Medical Advisory Board Member and NightWalker "In the News" Author Dr. Trotti has made many contributions to the RLS community, both clinically and through research. Since 2014, Dr. Trotti has served on the RLS Foundation Scientific and Medical Advisory Board. She is the director of the RLS Quality Care Center at the Emory...

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April 3, 2020 10 Ways You Can Keep Calm and Stay Sane By Clara Schlemeyer The effects of COVID-19 across the world are unprecedented for each of us. Many of us have never been in a situation of such uncertainty before and it is okay to not be okay. These can feel like scary times but we, at...

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