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Informative video on updated RLS guidelines

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This video is a MUST see video by Dr. John Winkelman, M.D., PHD from Mass General in Boston. He explains the problems with dopamine agonists and RLS, talks at length about augmentation and how to get off the DA with the help of gabapentin, Lyrica and opioids and other pharmaceuticals. The presentation is directed to both RLS patients and medical providers. Iron and iron infusions are also discussed.

This is especially good for anyone trying to get off a DA with a doctor who just isn’t giving the support you need. Check it out on YouTube and the recent RLS foundation has a link.

“RLS Updated Guidelines &Management Strategies” with Dr. John J Winkelman.

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Theonlypetied

Gosh, that was short but thankfully to the point. Thank you for sharing.

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ChrisColumbus

Is this the one? youtu.be/h5Hyhmxli54

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LanaCSR in reply to ChrisColumbus

EXCELLENT!!! Thank you for sharing this with us!!

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Thank you for sharing the video by Dr. John Winkelman, Deesee, but unfortunately it did not work. ChrisColumbus kindly posted it, so yours has been deleted.

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DicCarlson

Excellent! He's a world regarded RLS expert. Video is brand new - posted just 2 days ago!

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marsha2306

Just sent the link to my internist

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Nanpat

thanks for link, so interesting and informative 😊

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