Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation

09/03/2026

RLS Awareness Day is September 23, and we recognize always that restless legs syndrome can be serious and life-altering for those who suffer. As a patient services organization, we'd like to give back to those with RLS with a giveaway for a free year of membership, with access to our wide variety of RLS literature. See photo for instructions to enter, and comment HERE!

09/01/2026

On September 23, RLS Awareness Day represents every aspect of the RLS experience. From the mental health challenges that come with no sleep to the ever-growing community of support, we plan to always stick by your side whether we're celebrating relief or just surviving the day. RLS is real, serious and often-devastating. Let's get the word out!

08/31/2026

New month = more RLS support groups! Connect with others living with RLS in September by signing up at rls.org/get-support. We will always be here to support you, no matter what!

08/28/2026

"You shouldn't fall asleep at Disney World." That's what tipped one mom off that something more was going on with her daughter.

Years of misdiagnosis and six doctors later, she finally had an answer: restless legs syndrome and narcolepsy, together.

Discover the full story: https://bit.ly/4zFGIFk

08/27/2026

Chances are you're not the first person with RLS to wonder about a specific treatment. Access decades of conversation and search by keyword for free on our secure, moderated RLS Discussion Board at bb.rls.org.

08/24/2026

We're here for everyone searching for support!

🩷We’re stronger together. Throughout the year, we’ve partnered with mission-driven organizations to help compile tools for your journey.

👐Whether you’re already diagnosed, taking care of a loved one or just struggling with your sleep and wondering what to do next, we’re all here to help.

Visit https://ow.ly/o7Mv50ZzW2k to access:
✅ Wake Up Narcolepsy’s peer support group designed for comorbidities
✅ Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation’s support opportunities
✅ Alliance of Sleep Apnea Partners - ASAP's Women & Sleep Apnea resource
& more!

08/23/2026

Next month, we're hosting our very first RLS State of the Science in Herndon, Virginia. Whether you plan on attending or not, we've answered your top questions! Registration will close on 9/4 on rls.org.

08/20/2026

While augmentation (worsening of RLS) from dopaminergic medication doesn't happen to everyone, it's good to know what options exist for RLS treatment. Read the 2026 Updated RLS Treatment Guidelines with the link in the comments!

08/18/2026

RLS is known as an "invisible illness," meaning that others cannot see RLS on the outside. Together we can hurdle misconceptions and find that RLS can affect all kinds of people.

08/14/2026

A great way for any patients in AZ to ask questions and learn about RLS from one of our certified RLS Quality Care Centers!

Is (RLS) keeping you awake at night? Take control of your sleep and your health by joining the next "lunch and learn" hosted by the at Barrow—home to the only Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation Quality Care Center in .

Nicki Niemann, MD, a movement disorders at Barrow and a leading expert in , will share:
• the latest treatment recommendations from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine
• valuable online educational resources
• questions and discussion points to bring to your next doctor's appointment

📆: Friday, Aug. 28, 2026
⏰: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
📍: Community Outreach and Wellness Center, Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center, , 240 West Thomas Road, , Arizona 85013

Learn more at https://bar.rw/rls-lunch, and register at https://bar.rw/rls-signup.