Eating

[sandykk]

I caught a glimpse of a post about excessive eating - but I couldn't find it when i looked. Only about 2-4 days ago. Can anyone enlighten me please.

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Was it about how us nocturnal wanders tend to snack at night?

I know sleep deprivation has been shown in many studies to increase the likelihood of obesity.

[sandykk in reply to Hidden]

raffs - thanks for reply - yes it was.

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Here you go:

healthunlocked.com/rlsuk/po...

[Mopsy1950]

We had a bit of discussion ,on munchies at night I think it helps keep the mind busy ,not sure if that was the one you mean

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I left a post about over-eating answering another post about excessive behavior associated with RLS meds. I took Requip for several years, then changed to Meripex when my system got used to the Requip. I put on 50 lbs over the 8 years I've been on these meds mainly because I don't sleep well at night. I get up and head right for the kitchen. I'm not sure if this is a bad habit because I'm not sleeping or something associated with the meds. I don't have this problem in the day time. Unfortunately my excessive weight has had an adverse affect on my blood count so now I'm checking my blood once a day and borderline diabetic. Swapped one condition for another. Not happy with this new one, but I can't go back to the RLS symptoms. As far as I can see it's a constant game of trying different drugs and staying in touch with your doctor. My doctor is great and always pretty agreeable to any suggestions I might have - not so with all doctors I can see from this forum. I wish I had an answer for all of you but I don't. Just don't give up. Do your research and keep looking for a doctor that knows about RLS.

[nightdancer]

Certain meds can cause compulsive behavior (the dopamine meds) Compulsive eating, gambling, shopping, etc. When I was taking them, plus the sleep med Ambien, I was sleep eating and sleep shopping, which is very bad for the credit card balance. When pkgs started arriving by UPS at the house, I had no recollection of ordering them, but at least I ordered some good stuff! LOL had to give my credit cards to Mom to hide them, so that had to stop! The sleep med made me do that in my sleep. The dopamine meds can just make you do things you normally would not do, very compulsively, and eating is tops on the list. I had to stop taking those also, but I did not get the compulsive eating from them, hey made me very sick to my stomach.

[sandykk in reply to nightdancer]

thanks Nightdancer for your reply. I notice there doesnt seem to be many people on this forum who mention compulsive eating. I'm finding it a real problem - 1) not sleeping - 2) binge eating - 3) computer addiction - and, of course, the RLS. I know i would get rid of a lot of problems if i ditched the laptop - but just can't seem to get the will power to do it or stop the compulsive behaviour. I've just done all those 3 things tonight - got up & not gone straight back to bed - had drinking choc with biscuits - been on 'puter for quite a while - & the stupidest thing is - i just dont want to leave it - nor go back to bed. Oh well, i'll just have to get on with it.

thanks again.

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That might have been me. Overeating in itself wouldn't be such a problem if I could sleep at night. Strangely my lack of sleep has nothing to do with RLS. I have back problems and have a hard time getting comfortable in bed. My right hip bothers me the most ... to the point where I have to get up to get any relief. And....what do I do when I get up - EAT!!! It's the old story - do I get up and eat because I'm bored or does the medicine I'm taking lead me that way. I honestly don't know - just know that I've gained 50 lbs over the past year and am having the hardest time getting it off -- mainly because of the night refrigerator raids. I haven't been able to talk my doctor into some sleeping pills at night, so I haven't solved the problem. Hope this helps.

[sandykk in reply to Hidden]

Thanks bumpsgirl - I think the Ropinirole has a lot to do with it - its my very first thought on waking - what to eat - and then i just go for it . And once a habit starts its just so hard to break. I'm getting nowhere fast - one night i may keep out of the kitchen - then the next eating everything in sight that appeals. One step forward - one step back. Guess i'll just keep trying!!! Need more will power.