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Targinact

About 4 weeks ago I had an appointment at the Barberry Centre, Birmingham and was prescribed Targinact 2.5mg tablets and am taking 1 tablet at 10.00 pm daily...

About 4 weeks ago I had an appointment at the Barberry Centre, Birmingham and wa...

Flora-Rose

•2 hours ago

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when will symptoms go away?

I was on mirapex .50mgs for about 20 years. Worked great until it didn’t. Severe augmentation. I’m working with an RLS specialist who weaned me off mirapex and...

I was on mirapex .50mgs for about 20 years. Worked great until it didn’t. Severe...

Rlshater3458

•3 hours ago

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Persantin

Hello Has anyone been prescribed Persantin. Thank you

Stayte

•8 hours ago

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Melatonin

We all know melatonin triggers/worsens RLS symptoms. Melatonin is not easily available in the UK and can only be prescribed by a doctor.But I recently visited...

We all know melatonin triggers/worsens RLS symptoms. Melatonin is not easily ava...

Joolsg

•8 hours ago

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Chocholate is 100% responsible for my RLS. Is it possible that it affects you ?

I am including below a post i made about a year ago, after discovering that it was Chocolate that is the trigger for my long term RLS and poor sleep. I do so...

I am including below a post i made about a year ago, after discovering that it w...

Worriedanddesperate

•1 day ago

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RLS virtually disappeared after three months off Prozac. But my OCD is back and back with a vengeance. What now?

I am getting back on Prozac again and this thought really terrifies me. What if the RLS shows up again? I'm already experiencing signs of RLS. Ferritin is...

I am getting back on Prozac again and this thought really terrifies me. What if ...

restlessthruprozac

•1 day ago

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2 weeks off

Two weeks off requip.... gone on for a sleep study, no results yet. Contacted Dr. Andrew Berkowski. He can't see me until next week. Will cost close to 1000 $...

Two weeks off requip.... gone on for a sleep study, no results yet. Contacted Dr...

Njbva

•1 day ago

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Confused about my medication

I live I. The UK and have suffered RLS for at least 40 years. I was recently sent sor by a GP at my surgery who I have never met before. She wanted to discuss...

I live I. The UK and have suffered RLS for at least 40 years. I was recently sen...

231005

•1 day ago

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what anti-histamines work best?

The doctor recently told me my histamine levels were high. So now I am researching low histamine diets etc. but he also mentioned taking an anti-histamine like...

The doctor recently told me my histamine levels were high. So now I am researchi...

RLSgirl

•1 day ago

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ferritin test

My Ferritin level is 50 Doctor says that is normal Refuses to prescribe even iron supplement

My Ferritin level is 50 Doctor says that is normal Refuses to prescribe even i...

sangeet1

•1 day ago

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Tramadol and anxiety?

Hi all. I wanted to ask a question about Tramadol. I am on Tramadol (50mg am; 50mg lunch; 100mg night) and I have zero rls which is remarkable for me! I take...

Hi all. I wanted to ask a question about Tramadol. I am on Tramadol (50mg am; 50...

GaryHB

•1 day ago

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Life without Klonopin is much harder. Neupro is okay so far. What about methadone?

I’m 61 and have pretty good health insurance in the United States. I see an internist, a sleep neurologist, and a psychiatrist (the latter necessary because of...

I’m 61 and have pretty good health insurance in the United States. I see an inte...

DansLeVent

•1 day ago

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Rotigine patch

My neurologist recommended this for my RLS, what do you advise?

Keith1231

•2 days ago

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Horizant

Was taking 600 mg at 5 pm for RLS. Doc doubled the dose. 600mg twice daily. my question is at what times. Can I continue the 5pm and then take the additional...

Was taking 600 mg at 5 pm for RLS. Doc doubled the dose. 600mg twice daily. my q...

Jimcap

•2 days ago

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Use of Co-codamol when coming off Ropinirol?

I am trying to come off Ropinirole. I have gradually reduced my dosage from 2.5mg to a half mg. I’m not getting much sleep and am unable to sit from midday...

I am trying to come off Ropinirole. I have gradually reduced my dosage from 2.5m...

Seakale

•2 days ago

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Buprenorphine

Question for SueJohnson Sue I spoke to you before about going on Buprenorphine and what seems to be the affects I am going through. I am breathless, I am...

Question for SueJohnson Sue I spoke to you before about going on Buprenorphine...

Gonzo123

•2 days ago

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Is there a link between RLS & weakness in legs?

I am wondering if there is any evidence of RLS causing weakness in legs?

Elvisismycat

•2 days ago

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Day 5

I am on day 5 of being off Pramipexole and switching to Gabapentin. My days are bearable but my nights are really miserable. I am taking 2.05 Buprenorphine...

I am on day 5 of being off Pramipexole and switching to Gabapentin. My days ar...

Yorkie111

•3 days ago

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Well done Sue

Just wanted to add my congratulations to you for going on tv and telling your, and many of us' , story. Dr Spinks was great too.. Thanks to everyone who is...

Just wanted to add my congratulations to you for going on tv and telling your, a...

Woolfy1

•3 days ago

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Twitter/X

Following my appearance on GMB yesterday, reading Twitter/X (I know I shouldn’t) just goes to show how far we still have to go to educate ‘stupid, judgmental,...

Following my appearance on GMB yesterday, reading Twitter/X (I know I shouldn’t)...

Snoops112233

•3 days ago

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Word is spreading !

This came up in my...

Oscarcat63

•3 days ago

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Contrave/Mysimba

I know that there are people here who manage their RLS with LDN. I just became aware of a drug thats been on the market since 2014 or thereabouts that combines...

I know that there are people here who manage their RLS with LDN. I just became a...

Whippetmama

•4 days ago

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Anyone tried Lyrica for RLS?

After several years on Belbuca (buprenorphine) and developing mixed apnea during that time, I am wondering—suspecting—that the cause of the apnea is the...

After several years on Belbuca (buprenorphine) and developing mixed apnea during...

TimeEnd

•4 days ago

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Neurologist appointment teaching hospital Sheffield

I saw professor Oliver Bandmann who advised that he's slowly running out of ideas, since Pregabalin and Gabapentin didn't work for me after augmentation. I got...

I saw professor Oliver Bandmann who advised that he's slowly running out of idea...

Moonwalker1967

•4 days ago

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Duloxetine

Just to bring everyone up to date - the drug doesn't seem to have made any difference to me at all. My RLS has its own routine, it hits me for 3-4 nights then...

Just to bring everyone up to date - the drug doesn't seem to have made any diffe...

MumofBella

•4 days ago

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GMB appearance - surreal, scary but necessary! From Sue (Snoops)

I just wanted to say to every one of you that has sent a message over the past few days a huge ‘THANK YOU’ for your encouragement and kind words. As I am sure...

I just wanted to say to every one of you that has sent a message over the past f...

Snoops112233

•4 days ago

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Any issues about taking Phosphate Sandoz?

Any issues about taking Phosphate Sandoz? And also when to take? I’ve to take this after my iron infusion. Ta!

Any issues about taking Phosphate Sandoz? And also when to take? I’ve to take t...

Islay9

•4 days ago

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Sue's TV Appearance

Very well done Sue. You were great and seemed so calm. I am sure I speak for very many others when I say a very big thankyou and congratulations. It is...

Very well done Sue. You were great and seemed so calm. I am sure I speak for v...

Jelbea

•5 days ago

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Raising RLS Awareness

I am in the process of adjusting to Gabapentin having withdrawn from Pramipexole.I have an excellent Neurologist who is prepared to research an area he has had...

I am in the process of adjusting to Gabapentin having withdrawn from Pramipexole...

Nellybaby

•5 days ago

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RLS and Antihistamine

Can a tens unit calm RLS?

Jb8880

•5 days ago

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Posts - Restless Legs Syndrome | HealthUnlocked

Restless Legs Syndrome

Targinact

when will symptoms go away?

Persantin

Melatonin

Chocholate is 100% responsible for my RLS. Is it possible that it affects you ?

RLS virtually disappeared after three months off Prozac. But my OCD is back and back with a vengeance. What now?

2 weeks off

Confused about my medication

what anti-histamines work best?

ferritin test

Tramadol and anxiety?

Life without Klonopin is much harder. Neupro is okay so far. What about methadone?

Rotigine patch

Horizant

Use of Co-codamol when coming off Ropinirol?

Buprenorphine

Is there a link between RLS & weakness in legs?

Day 5

Well done Sue

Twitter/X

Word is spreading !

Contrave/Mysimba

Anyone tried Lyrica for RLS?

Neurologist appointment teaching hospital Sheffield

Duloxetine

GMB appearance - surreal, scary but necessary! From Sue (Snoops)

Any issues about taking Phosphate Sandoz?

Sue's TV Appearance

Raising RLS Awareness

RLS and Antihistamine

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