The article describes the author's personal struggle with Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) since her teenage years, depicting the torment of nightly leg tremors that disrupt sleep. Despite this being a recognized neurological disorder, the author faced dismissive attitudes from doctors who offered little in terms of solutions. Attempts at home remedies and sharing experiences with others who suffer from RLS only led to further frustration. Eventually, she sought help from a new primary care doctor, illustrating the journey many face in finding proper support for their condition.
I have Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS), a condition that affects up to 14% of the global population, according to the Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation.
Even though it's a recognized neurological disorder known to impact quality of life, I've heard more excuses than solutions from my doctors.
I went down an online spiral in chat forums with fellow sufferers... None of it worked for me.
Finally, exhausted from chronic lack of sleep and desperate for help, I went to a new primary care doctor.
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