I'm the author of this website and have severe Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) that moves from my legs up into my arms, fingers... sometimes into my whole upper torso. Without medication, I get an uncomfortable tickling/crawling/burning sensation every 5 to 10 seconds in one or more of my limbs.

For me it's truly a Restless Limbs Syndrome and not just Restless Legs. I'm amazed at how many people I meet who have some form of RLS, or know someone who does. Perhaps that's because we're all more connected via the Internet and TV, so that we hear about it more often. Perhaps it's because it's becoming more of a widespread problem.

Currently, 10% of Americans suffer from various levels of RLS! And sadly, there is no cure for RLS. Please post an introduction in the forum and participate as much as possible in the various discussion topics.

I greatly appreciate your help in raising awareness of the problem to the world. I hope that together we can learn better ways of managing our symptoms, and help the world someday find a cure!