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Depression and RLS

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It's a big problem for many of us. They often go hand in hand and treatment can be problematic. There is hope.

I'll reintroduce you to our good friend buprenorphine (and other opiods) that may be a solution some have been looking for. Check out the link below. The results for treating depression sound promising.

ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articl....

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That is good news for RLS-ers with depression and a knowledgeable doctor to prescribe the Buprenorphine for both conditions.

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Exactly.

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