Once upon a time, I forgot to take my medication. I will never forget that night.

I have lived with restless legs syndrome (RLS) since I was knee-high to a grasshopper. And like grasshoppers, my knees like to jump around. Spontaneously. A lot.

Here’s some interesting information about grasshoppers:

The grasshopper can jump as far as it does because its hind legs act like miniature catapults. It bends its legs at the knee, mechanism within the knee works like a spring, storing up energy. When the grasshopper is ready to jump, it relaxes the leg muscles, allowing the spring to release flinging it into the air.

How cool is that?! My legs also feel like they have miniature catapults, just waiting for release by being flung into the air. And usually, this flinging is really well controlled with two prescription medications, a hefty dose of magnesium, and careful attention to lifestyle.

To continue reading please visit:

https://restlesslegssyndrome.sleep-disorders.net/living/night-without-medication/

Image and links courtesy of Health Union and https://restlesslegssyndrome.sleep-disorders.net/