Restless Legs Syndrome: The RLS Rebel's Survival Guide [Paperback]

Jill Gunzel (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 15, 2006

Do you feel an irresistible urge to move when you need to be still? Do you call the urges heebee jeebees, ants crawling under your skin, spider webs on your legs, electric feelings, growing pains, or crazy legs? If so, you may be an RLSer (a person who has Restless Legs Syndrome).

If you want to be still through movies, long plane rides, hospital stays, or long days of working at your desk, read Restless Legs Syndrome: The RLS Rebel's Survival Guide. You will learn to organize and develop effective ways to:

Fight the "beast of RLS"

Decrease the severity of your RLS

Prevent RLS attacks

Develop a Bag of Tricks Approach

Develop team work with your doctor

Help children who have RLS

Communicate with RLS supporters.

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About the Author

Jill Gunzel has a Bachelor of Education and Master of Education from the University of Arizona. She has experienced RLS since childhood and has lectured for numerous RLS Foundation conferences and support groups. Married thirty-two years, mother and grandmother, survivor of ovarian cancer (2005), and passionate about clogging, she encourages others to feel empowered and fight back when faced with adversity.

Product Details

• Paperback: 308 pages
• Publisher: Wheatmark (April 15, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1587365790
• ISBN-13: 978-1587365799
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,277,349 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars For the beginner, April 4, 2007

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Madalyn Fliesler - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Restless Legs Syndrome: The RLS Rebel's Survival Guide (Paperback)

Unfortunately, I didn't learn anything new (other than author's personal stories). If you are a RLS sufferer and have done any research into the subject, skip this book. If you are new to the field, this is a good background book.

5.0 out of 5 stars RLS sucks, July 2, 2011

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John E. Elliott "softtail" (new york) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Restless Legs Syndrome: The RLS Rebel's Survival Guide (Paperback)

Got the book and reread it on and off. For those of us with RLS its a good handbook. Glad I have it.

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Tips and Insights, May 4, 2007

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Karen Vactor "Scuba Sensei" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Restless Legs Syndrome: The RLS Rebel's Survival Guide (Paperback)

This is an easy read filled with great tips and information that you can use immediately to make a difference in your quality of life. It is a must for your library and a great one to share with a friend or relative with RLS.