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[linc2u]

periodic limb movement

Please could you give guidance as to how I should approach this and the best meds for the condition ? It is seriously affecting my sleep now .

[SueJohnson]

You treat it the same way you treat RLS.

[Joolsg]

Can you tell us ALL meds you are taking and whether the GP has arranged full iron panel blood tests?

[linc2u in reply to Joolsg]

Apixaban

Diltiazem

Rosuvastatin

Inhalers…Fostair and Salbutamol

Had an iron test 2 years ago which the GP said was ok.

I haven’t been to see anyone lately as I trust the information given on this site, which is why I’ve contacted you.

Many thanks for such a quick reply.

[Joolsg in reply to linc2u]

Unfortunately apixaban has been linked to increased RLS by a few members. A safe blood thinner is dipyradimole.B

Diltiazem is a calcium channel blocker and they are linked to increased RLS. And most statins also worsen RLS.

ChrisColumbus uses ezetimibe instead of statins.

You may want to arrange a GP appointment to review and discuss if you can safely replace your trigger meds to settle your PLMD.

[SueJohnson in reply to linc2u]

I gave you advice on safe replacements for your statin awhile back. I will be glad to repeat it if you want.

Some medicines that are safe for high blood pressure are propranolol (Inderal, Hemangeol, InnoPran) a beta blocker that may help RLS, Isosorbide Mononitrate (Monoket, Imdur) which is not a beta blocker nor calcium channel blocker. Other possibilities are: Clonidine (Catapres) an Alpha-2-Agonist used to treat high blood pressure which may help RLS and which also treats insomnia, tenex (Guanfacine, Intuniv), prazosin (Minipress) an alpha-adrenergic blocker that is also useful in managing sleep-related problems caused by PTSD and Tadalafil a vasodilator that in one study completely eliminated RLS. Discuss these with your doctor including side effects. And then there is reducing salt by 1 teaspoon a day nih.gov/news-events/nih-res....

[linc2u in reply to SueJohnson]

Thanks very much for your help. A lot to take in !!