Restless Legs

  Restless Leg Syndrome PART 2 As promised in the part 1 of this series, we will cover the differences between the diagnosis of RSL and back ache caused by a pinched nerve. Before we go any further I must first and foremost   emphasize that Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a real condition, it is not an imaginary condition or a condition of the brain.  That being said, Restless Legs Syndrome  is  also known as Willis-Ekbom Disease  (WED) which r esearchers suspect is caused by an imbalance of dopamine. Dopamine is the brain chemical  (neuromodulatory molecule)  used by our nervous system for sending messages that control muscle movement. But what everyone does agree upon, is that RSL is recorded as  a neurological condition associated with abnormal sensations in the legs. Restless Leg Syndrome normally emanates itself as an uncontrollable urge to move one's legs due to an uncomfortable sensation in the legs. This sensations most frequen...

  Restless Leg Syndrome Part 1 PART 1 I never knew that there are so many people suffering from Restless Leg Syndrome globally. It is only when I concluded that I have RSL – purely based on self-diagnosis – when I decided to research the condition. To satisfy you curiosity of how I did this, allow me to bore you with the detail of the process and procedures I followed later. Yes, I was a seeker and I suppose since you reading this blog, you're probably looking for symptoms that may mimic your; just to make absolutely certain that you're also a RLS sufferer.  Be that as it may. It is estimated that 17% of the world's 7.2 billion inhabitants suffer from Restless Leg Syndrome. That equates to some 1224 million people, stemming from various countries throughout the world. Not only do they vary by nationality, but also by age, by weight, by sex, by size to mention but a few factors.  So, even though RSL is a syndrome, there is absolutely nothing to feel ashamed about.  Of...