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Restless Legs Syndrome

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RLS and sleep issues

Hi - I have been taking Mirapexin 0.088mg tablets now for a few months - My dose is currently 4 tablets at night... When i was 1st taking them they used to...

Hi - I have been taking Mirapexin 0.088mg tablets now for a few months - My dose...

VampireVolkova

•12 years ago

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My Boss Concerned About Me Falling Asleep at Work; Referral to Occupational Health: the Outcome.

Following on from my question, a few days ago, about how people have been treated if they fall asleep at work, I went to Occupational Health today and so can...

Following on from my question, a few days ago, about how people have been treate...

Tpebop

•12 years ago

5 Replies

COUNTING CHEMICAL SHEEP!!!

Hi to all us NON-SLEEPERS!!!, well after about 5 days of very little sleep, I have just taken one of my Emergency back-up supply of chemical sleeping, pills...

Hi to all us NON-SLEEPERS!!!, well after about 5 days of very little sleep, I h...

popmaster

•12 years ago

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Has anyone else had RLS all their lives, or a very long time? What coping mechanisms have you learnt?

I've had RLS my entire life and was probably born with the condition as I certainly had it as a baby. However, I only realised that it was RLS a few years...

I've had RLS my entire life and was probably born with the condition as I certai...

MumofSam

•12 years ago

17 Replies

help and support to others

hi all, ive had RLS for 44 years now, and counting, when i was first diagnosed with it, i decided to have a look for support on the internet, and ive found it,...

hi all, ive had RLS for 44 years now, and counting, when i was first diagnosed w...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Any one get RLS in the arms or other locations.

I usually get my RLS in the calfs and thighs but sometimes it goes up into the groin. This is really bad because you cant move anything. You act like a...

I usually get my RLS in the calfs and thighs but sometimes it goes up into the g...

Drwass2

•12 years ago

16 Replies

Anyone Else Awake And Debating A HAcksaw?

I HATE hot weather :0(

gertlushbird

•12 years ago

11 Replies

COMPRESSION SOCKS ARE THEY ANY HELP FOR (RLS)???

Hello everyone, sorry i placed this in the BLOG section by mistake!!!, The other Day wasn't sure if it was a question OR a BLOG topic. I'm very new to this...

Hello everyone, sorry i placed this in the BLOG section by mistake!!!, The othe...

popmaster

•12 years ago

7 Replies

All in the mind?

Here's a weird thing. Often, if I'm lucky, I'll be in bed, legs not kicking thinking "ooh my legs aren't kicking." Guess what? That's right, then they start!...

Here's a weird thing. Often, if I'm lucky, I'll be in bed, legs not kicking thin...

Tpebop

•12 years ago

13 Replies

Sleepless night :(

Hi everyone, I havent visited here for a while and I feel a bit guilty that I only come here when my RLS is bad. Im so sorry for that. I have had RLS...

Hi everyone, I havent visited here for a while and I feel a bit guilty that I on...

lainey2465

•12 years ago

20 Replies

Does anyone live in Wales and have medication other than Ropinorole. My GP has said that is the only one Licenced for RLS.

cefndaniel

•12 years ago

13 Replies

Does anyone suffer aching legs like mild cramp from top to bottom along with the RLS I have just started to experience this.

It is very distressing and can last all day. I have no swelling or other symptoms

It is very distressing and can last all day. I have no swelling or other symptom...

GrandmaChris

•12 years ago

5 Replies

Hi I have been reading that Calming leg oil can help. does anyone know if it is available in the UK? Thanks

redclover

•12 years ago

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Does anyone know about quinine to help rls ? Someone mentioned to me that it could help. I know it helps leg cramps , anyone used it ?

Babas

•12 years ago

19 Replies

Has anyone tried Melatonin Supplements?

I am looking into alternatives to the Clonazepam, which I use to help me get off to sleep, albeit a chemical sleep. I’ve been doing some internet research...

I am looking into alternatives to the Clonazepam, which I use to help me get off...

Hidden

•12 years ago

8 Replies

Experienced RLSers. Where to next w/ severe RLS? Is there any hope?

I have severe RLS that attacks not only my legs but back and arms with such pain that I can only keep it down by fentanyl and morphine. I also take requip 4mg,...

I have severe RLS that attacks not only my legs but back and arms with such pain...

RLSer

•12 years ago

8 Replies

Novice to RLS

Hello All!, new to rls diagnosed 6months ago!! Currently taking Ropinerole, which worked well to begin with .......Question :- anyone know if I can take...

Hello All!, new to rls diagnosed 6months ago!! Currently taking Ropinerole, whic...

Mumoftwin17

•12 years ago

12 Replies

Has anyone been prescribed Clonazepam Tablets for their RLS and if so did they help?

As all the usual medications for RLS have failed to bring lasting relief, the hospital consultant has prescribed a course of Clonazepam which is usually...

As all the usual medications for RLS have failed to bring lasting relief, the ho...

Martyrtothecause

•12 years ago

19 Replies

How do you juggle antihistamine drugs Vs RLS? Now our HOT summer is on the way! lol

Hi I'm Richy and was wondering what with the summer coming lol ... How does everybody juggle taking Hayfever tabs with RLS. I've cut out antihistamine tablets...

Hi I'm Richy and was wondering what with the summer coming lol ... How does ever...

gaters

•12 years ago

5 Replies

Does anyone know if the Neuro patch is available in Canada? I have trouble tolerating Ropinirole and have tried other meds with no luck.

Hidden

•12 years ago

4 Replies

Clonazepam is the only thing that works but is it doing me harm?

I started on Clonazepam many years ago for my RLS and it was wonderful. Finally I was getting a good nights sleep and not spending evenings pacing the floor....

I started on Clonazepam many years ago for my RLS and it was wonderful. Finally ...

magggzzz

•12 years ago

2 Replies

Can I transport Neupro from Europe?

Since the Neupro patch is not yet back on the market in the US, I am considering purchasing it for a friend with PD in Germany on an upcoming trip. Does...

Since the Neupro patch is not yet back on the market in the US, I am considering...

CathyS

•12 years ago

10 Replies

Does any one else suffer from RLS all over their body?

Hi I’ve recently joined this website and wanted to ask if anyone suffers similar symptoms to mine. My RLS has come on so quickly and covers most of my body...

Hi I’ve recently joined this website and wanted to ask if anyone suffers simi...

Hidden

•12 years ago

91 Replies

concerns about pramipexole and augmentation...

Hello, I have suffered with RLS since being a child. Since taking citralopram for depression (which has been great!) my RLS has got much worse. My GP put me on...

Hello, I have suffered with RLS since being a child. Since taking citralopram fo...

brightredpoppy

•12 years ago

3 Replies

Extreme tiredness at work: a serious issue; anyone with any experience?

Presently having a heavy cold didn't help but I did a really stupid thing at work the other day and noisily fell asleep several times during a meeting to...

Presently having a heavy cold didn't help but I did a really stupid thing at wor...

Tpebop

•12 years ago

7 Replies

What are the experienced side effects of Neupro patches?

Hello once again y'all. I'm finding that since starting Neupro patches I am more sleepy in the day than before and also seem to've itchier skin. Both these...

Hello once again y'all. I'm finding that since starting Neupro patches I am more...

Tpebop

•12 years ago

4 Replies

Pregnant and suffering RLS

I've self diagnosed this but will be seeing both dr and midwife. I also have fibromyalgia which has flared up. How do u cope with RLS, it's absolutely killing...

I've self diagnosed this but will be seeing both dr and midwife. I also have fib...

Nikkig

•12 years ago

10 Replies

Weird about the Vitacalm

I googled about the vitacalm question that someone had asked previously and it states it is for horses. I was actually thinking about buying some but not now....

I googled about the vitacalm question that someone had asked previously and it s...

shir20

•12 years ago

5 Replies

We now have 150 members!

Hello all, This discussion board was set up on 12 March and two months on we have 150 members. This is good and bad; good in the sense that we are building...

Hello all, This discussion board was set up on 12 March and two months on we ...

Daragh

•12 years ago

1 Reply

Liquid Oromorph for RLS

Hello, I am new here and I found this site a couple of days ago when I was "surfing" in the middle of last night, trying desperately to find out if there was...

Hello, I am new here and I found this site a couple of days ago when I was "surf...

Tillytop

•12 years ago

9 Replies

Posts - Restless Legs Syndrome | HealthUnlocked

Restless Legs Syndrome

All posts for May 2012

RLS and sleep issues

My Boss Concerned About Me Falling Asleep at Work; Referral to Occupational Health: the Outcome.

COUNTING CHEMICAL SHEEP!!!

Has anyone else had RLS all their lives, or a very long time? What coping mechanisms have you learnt?

help and support to others

Any one get RLS in the arms or other locations.

Anyone Else Awake And Debating A HAcksaw?

COMPRESSION SOCKS ARE THEY ANY HELP FOR (RLS)???

All in the mind?

Sleepless night :(

Does anyone live in Wales and have medication other than Ropinorole. My GP has said that is the only one Licenced for RLS.

Does anyone suffer aching legs like mild cramp from top to bottom along with the RLS I have just started to experience this.

Hi I have been reading that Calming leg oil can help. does anyone know if it is available in the UK? Thanks

Does anyone know about quinine to help rls ? Someone mentioned to me that it could help. I know it helps leg cramps , anyone used it ?

Has anyone tried Melatonin Supplements?

Experienced RLSers. Where to next w/ severe RLS? Is there any hope?

Novice to RLS

Has anyone been prescribed Clonazepam Tablets for their RLS and if so did they help?

How do you juggle antihistamine drugs Vs RLS? Now our HOT summer is on the way! lol

Does anyone know if the Neuro patch is available in Canada? I have trouble tolerating Ropinirole and have tried other meds with no luck.

Clonazepam is the only thing that works but is it doing me harm?

Can I transport Neupro from Europe?

Does any one else suffer from RLS all over their body?

concerns about pramipexole and augmentation...

Extreme tiredness at work: a serious issue; anyone with any experience?

What are the experienced side effects of Neupro patches?

Pregnant and suffering RLS

Weird about the Vitacalm

We now have 150 members!

Liquid Oromorph for RLS

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