As indicated in the title above, today is RLS Awareness Day, a day which is being marked in countries all over the world.
To mark the day, we ask a simple request of you...
If you have a facebook page, please visit our facebook.com/rlsuk and 'like' us. Also, please share our website rls-uk.org on your profile page and ask your friends and family to do the same.
Let's raise awareness of RLS together!
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Done. Like Pete-1 I wasn't aware of this and it's a pleasure to be able to spread the word. It's amazing how many people I have told about RLS in my own circle of friends who suddenly realise they are going through similar symptoms they have been unable to explain and it has given them a starting point. I always direct them to this site so they can find out more
kev from Brisbane, Australia. Saw my GP Monday Morning Asking for a revue of tablets. I am definately convinced that I have the classic symtoms caused by the Drug Pramipexole (Sifrol).
I came off Sifol Sunday 22nd Sep, and did notice some rls during that night. Monday 23rd Sep, absolute bad night
and had real trouble sleeping. had about one and half hours rest.Tue 23rd, went to bed early very tired out. slept badly with Bedding scattered every where. I have noticed that I have a dry mouth, probably withdrawal symtoms. I really need to come off this tablet, and hope that things will get better. I am pleased that there is a recognised RLS Day. Thank you.
Oh dear.. the second night was one of the worst nights ever
when I quit cold turkey..I ended up back on it. I really feel for
you.. is it possible for the doctor to prescribe for you a
stronger narcotic? I absolutely needed it.. at least during the
withdraw. Thanks for checking in to let us know that you are
doing okay despite the bad time of getting off it. Keep us
posted on your journey.
Hi, the withdrawals can be a nightmare for most, stay with it, the dopamine receptors are protesting they still want the dopamine... Have you gone cold turkey, or weaning off, its best to wean off gradually, altho doing either will still result in bad nights, but weaning its best, cold turkey could give you problems.
Have you got another tablets to replace the Sifrol yet, from your doctor, you will still need something for your RLS.
hard getting to sleep again. Fell out of bed 1.30am, resorted to taking Oxazepam . finally slept until seven. Seeing my Phsychiatrist now. will keep you posted.
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