Hi,
I have been following the forum for a while now and have been struggling with RLS since I was a teenager, I am now 36 and this is the worst it's ever been.
I think my GP just thinks I over exaggerate never taking me seriously. He has started me on ropinerole and so far no side effects. My main concern is the pain and lack of sleep which is now showing in my work and ability to concentrate is zero. There must be something he can prescribe to help? I am going to go insane very quickly not sure how much more I can take šš
I have done everything suggested walk every day, take iron tablets, tried relaxation techniques (didn't work), don't drink caffeine, avoided alcohol, don't smoke, keep sleeping patterns the same every night, don't exercise close to bedtime etc you name it I have tried it.
I feel like I have hit a brick wall, I have done everything I can and I can't cope or carry on like this.
Help xx
Mc9876 sorry you are having a bad time we all know what you are going through like you dis cribe I have done it all one time I had 3 hrs sleep in 2 days it was awful yes and the pain,well if your doc thinks you are making it up change docs a docs job is to help people ,all I can say is at the minute I am on Tramodol and it's going good next week might be. A different story ,don't put up with it go back good luck xx
Thank you beady3 it really is the most awful condition to have, having such a bad day very sleep deprived and emotional! The constant having to get up and pace around all night is certainly taking its toll as am sure you know only to well.
I am going to print off some information about RLS and give it to my GP and say I want to try new medication to help with pain/sleep. I have seen Tramadol mentioned a few times on different posts, may see if this is an option.
I hate being made to feel am just wasting GP time but it really can't go on like this for much longer. I don't know what to say to make him listen, other than begging at his knees to help me. Think I will have to switch GP like you say.
Wishing you a peaceful nights sleep š