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[Ronniebongo]

I was taking a low dose of codeine the last few months and it really did help with the rls .. was getting some good nights sleep ..I had to stop taking it two weeks ago due to it triggering really bad migraine.. I’m a sufferer for many years .. it’s 2am and again I have restless everything.. arms legs stomach 😩 it was suggested a few times on here to try gabapentin .. I think I may have to .. any thoughts again ? 🥴I just want to sleep 😴 my iron levels have gone up since recommended to check those last year , I take supplements now 👍🏻

[Joolsg]

Here's the RLS-UK website with a list of medications for RLS.rls-uk.org/medical-treatments

There are only 3 classes of medications to help. Opioids, gabapentinoids or benzos.

RLS-UK no longer supports dopamine agonists because of inevitable augmentation and high rates of Impulse Control Disorder.

Codeine is an opioid. There are others. Tramadol, oxycodone, morphine, dihydrocodine, and the longer half life opioids Buprenorphine or methadone. You may not experience migraine with another type of opioid.

You could also try pregabalin or gabapentin.

And of course- you should raise your serum ferritin above 200ųg/L via iron pills or iron infusions and ensure you're not on trigger meds. All set out in the website.