Attn US RLS Opioid patients - Restless Legs Syn...

Restless Legs Syndrome

22,272 members16,288 posts

Attn US RLS Opioid patients

DataRN profile image
1 Reply

By now you have likely heard that new guidelines on prescribing opioids have been released. Unfortunately, RLS was not considered in the update. This change will fuel the RLS Foundation’s advocacy work to ensure a carve-out for RLS in the future. In the interim, please report any problems you face in maintaining a relationship with your healthcare provider and/or obtaining prescription access to opioid therapy to manage refractory RLS. You can report these experiences by completing this survey: surveymonkey.com/r/opioid-a...

Written by
DataRN profile image
DataRN
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...
1 Reply
Merny5 profile image
Merny5

Thank you for this information! We need to shout a little louder to be heard.

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

US Opioid Study

The US RLS foundation has posted a link about a study on low dose opioids for RLS. This will be...
Joolsg profile image

RLS OPIOID REGISTRY UPDATE

The Massachussetts RLS Opioid Registry, with over 500 participants, shows that suicidal ideation is...
Joolsg profile image

finding a doctor who prescribes opioid for RLS

Hi, I have been very fortunate to live in Los Angles, USA and have had Dr Buchfuhrer as my doctor...

National Opioid Register USA

Dr John Winkleman at Massachusetts General Hospital is a world expert in RLS and has set up a...
Joolsg profile image

opioid less insomnia effect

I need help for the opioid which has less issue with insomnia, hi would anyone on opioid for his...

Moderation team

Kaarina profile image
KaarinaAdministrator

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.