Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) Discussion Board

The year old study is here:
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/ne ... as-a-cause

I find that ever since I started meditation RLS symptoms have disappeared. The study says that RLS is associated with excitability of the cortex. This may explain why meditation is so helpful.

I have used meditation for years to help with my more severe migraine episodes. Unfortunately, when I try to do the same with my RLS, it only makes the urges more emphatic. As always, we are all different.

psagot wrote:The year old study is here:
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/ne ... as-a-cause

I find that ever since I started meditation RLS symptoms have disappeared. The study says that RLS is associated with excitability of the cortex. This may explain why meditation is so helpful.

That is so awesome!

I had a 15 year meditation practice that ended with the RLS became severe. Over time, and because of infusions, the severity has lessened and I find I can mediate some - depends on time of day. I definitely think it helps me be more calm in the face of the RLS - to remember that this, too, shall pass.

psagot wrote: I find that ever since I started meditation RLS symptoms have disappeared. The study says that RLS is associated with excitability of the cortex. This may explain why meditation is so helpful.

Chronic stress will throw your cortisol out of whack and affect your immune system. That's why meditation or anything that lowers stress may help some patients. It's not just in your head, it's in your hormones