Baclofen and PLMD symptoms

[Wanman4]

About two months ago I strained my back lifting a swimming pool pump. My PLMD symptoms immediately increased. I began upping my dosage of Baclofen up to 80 mg some nights. My PLMD kept getting worse. My VA Dr ordered a CAT scan, which showed nothing wrong. I met with him after the results came back, and he Then told me that maybe the Baclofen might be causing the increased symptoms. I looked it up, and guess what, It does increase jerking movements. I’ve since cut my dose of Baclofen down to less than 40 mg. My PLMD symptoms have pretty much stopped. The lesson learned is to always research any drug that is prescribed to you. I normally always do so, but failed to do so with Baclofen. My VA Dr also tested my Ferritin level again, the results are 117.00. Any feedback regarding PLMD treatments or outcomes would be greatly appreciated.

[ChrisColumbus]

I have seen some posts saying that baclofen helped their PLMD, and very occasionally that it has helped RLS. On the other hand Ticki reported 3 months ago that it "drove my entire body crazy it was like having restless leg syndrome from the top of my head to the bottom of my feet"

[RLSLearner]

I have trialled it on my wife for PLMD/RLS but it did not help her, or make it worse.