Restless Legs syndrome

[Johnhowie]

I have suffered from RLS for 25 years up until 4 years ago the only relief from the pain was to have an extremely hot bath which seemed to stop the pain for 5-20 minutes letting me get to sleep over the years this does not work the way it used to.

Four years ago my GP asked me if I would like to try a small dose of ropinrole 0.5mg when the dose was increased to 2 mg slow release this suppressed the pain and enabled me to get some. i am now taking 4mg but some nights the pain is unbearable it’s like an electric current going through your legs.

The ropinrole suppress the pain but both legs still have involuntary movements throughout the night and wake me up. Most nights my partner has to move to the spare room as unfortunately I end up kicking her through the night.

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Hello again Johnhowie

I am sorry you are suffering with this to sounds very unpleasant

I don't know to much about it but I have found a Community on Health Unlocked that might be able to help and give you more suggestions on what you can do

I will pop you the link that will take you straight to the Community and I hope you get some answers to help

Take Care x

healthunlocked.com/rlsuk