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Restless Legs Syndrome

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Do you have any other medical condition which affects your RLS?

Many people with RLS also suffer from a different but associated condition. An example is Fibromyalgia, a chronic condition that causes intense pain all over...

Many people with RLS also suffer from a different but associated condition. An e...

Daragh

•12 years ago

24 Replies

RLS and Joint Pains

Mu doctor has at last done some blood tests, as he is thinking I may have RA as well as RLS, and I have very low folic acid levels, he is prescribing some for...

Mu doctor has at last done some blood tests, as he is thinking I may have RA as ...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Has anyone come off pramipexole and onto the Neupro patch successfully, without side effects? How did you do it?

Hello all. I may be beginning to not get a complete night's sleep on x3 0.088mg pramipexole. Lots of you sing the praises of the Neupro patch and I was...

Hello all. I may be beginning to not get a complete night's sleep on x3 0.088mg ...

Tpebop

•12 years ago

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As a recent sufferer of RLS I would like to know if anyone has any dietary or natural recommendations that might help the condition?

Endowed

•12 years ago

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Can anybody tel me what dose of clonazepam they are on ?

I am on 3 mgs taken at night to help me sleep as i suffer from insomnia this is a sideffect of Pramipexole but this only gives me about an exra 1 hours sleep...

I am on 3 mgs taken at night to help me sleep as i suffer from insomnia this is ...

bambisoloved

•12 years ago

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FOR THOSE WHO MAY NOT UNDERSTAND WHY THEIR PARTNERS ARE GETTING KICKED IN THE NIGHT.

Periodic Limb Movement Disorder Overview Periodic limb movement disorder (PLMD) is repetitive cramping or jerking of the legs during sleep. It is the only...

Periodic Limb Movement Disorder Overview Periodic limb movement disorder (PLM...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Do I have RLS?

Hi, I get what I call my wiggly legs. Although it happens to my arms sometimes and once happened to my face too!! It is the hardest sensation to...

Hi, I get what I call my wiggly legs. Although it happens to my arms sometime...

missteal

•12 years ago

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Has anyone else been prescribed Sinemet as a treatment for RLS? If so, do you have any comments on its effectiveness?

saanzale

•12 years ago

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Treatment Help!

Hi! I've had RLS since I was a kid but it went away for a few years. However I also suffer from Migraines and in a bid for my neurologist to prove that it...

Hi! I've had RLS since I was a kid but it went away for a few years. However I...

Loki

•12 years ago

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Does anyone know if there has actually been success in pregnancy while using any of the meds for RLS ??

I read up on the net about story's of people having children while on the typs of RLS medication but is it all true as I read the information on the packets...

I read up on the net about story's of people having children while on the typs o...

Rish

•12 years ago

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Anyone any experience of LYRICA meds ......???...please

Mumoftwin17

•12 years ago

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Anyone having trouble with the Neupro patch coming loose ?

I have to pay for this very expensive treatment and am not happy that approx 15/20% of the patches have come loose after normal showering/ bathing

I have to pay for this very expensive treatment and am not happy that approx 15/...

Gannet

•12 years ago

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I am in so much pain with my legs . I am fighting Breast Cancer and im struggling at night with my legs can anyone help me

Soulmate

•12 years ago

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What is causing this severe pain in my legs

Hi I am now 44 and have been fighting cancer and I am suffering so bad with painfull legs . can anyone help

Hi I am now 44 and have been fighting cancer and I am suffering so bad with pain...

Soulmate

•12 years ago

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RLS-UK 2012 AGM

Good morning, It has come to my attention that some RLS-UK charity members did not receive our last Newsletter, which was sent out in mid-August. If you...

Good morning, It has come to my attention that some RLS-UK charity members di...

Daragh

•12 years ago

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Blacklisting of RLS drugs in the UK: result of contact with my MP.

My MP had contacted the chief executive of my nearest NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) to answer my concern over allegations that GPs were being discouraged from...

My MP had contacted the chief executive of my nearest NHS Primary Care Trust (PC...

Tpebop

•12 years ago

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When is the AGM and where??

Mumoftwin17

•12 years ago

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is it normal to feel body ache after taking meds?

just started taking Pramipexole low dosage to start with but about hour after taking my whole body aches did get it before meds but just every other night but...

just started taking Pramipexole low dosage to start with but about hour after ta...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Circulation Booster

I have suffered with RLS for the last 40 years to varying degrees. I have tried various "cures", these range from quinine tablets to clomazapin. Three years...

I have suffered with RLS for the last 40 years to varying degrees. I have tried ...

alphalogan

•12 years ago

18 Replies

New to the forum

Hi everybody...I have just found this forum and am really glad to meet you all. It's good to know that someone else understands how you feel cos it's really...

Hi everybody...I have just found this forum and am really glad to meet you all. ...

denisue

•12 years ago

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FAQs?

I am looking to add a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section to the RLS-UK website. This has been suggested by a number of you over the past few weeks. If...

I am looking to add a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section to the RLS-UK web...

Daragh

•12 years ago

18 Replies

Things Will Get Better

This is a poem that I did not write, but carry it in my wallet on a little card all the time. :) When things aren't going well for you And times are not...

This is a poem that I did not write, but carry it in my wallet on a little card ...

nightdancer

•12 years ago

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What should I do next?

Having been stable for over a year my TSH started to increase therefore my medication was also increased to 150 mg until I became over medicated. My...

Having been stable for over a year my TSH started to increase therefore my medic...

Lor7

•12 years ago

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medical records uk

does anyone know how and if we can get a copy of our medical records

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Does anyone suffer from rls in their arms as well?

I have had rls for 36yrs and for the last 2 yrs I have had the same feelings in my arms. After getting some relief using Ropinirole and Procylidine My rls is...

I have had rls for 36yrs and for the last 2 yrs I have had the same feelings in ...

steve57

•12 years ago

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Article in British Medical Journal

Just been to see my GP today and fortunately he is quite helpful. He mentioned he saw an article on RLS in a recent issue of the BMJ which he has put aside to...

Just been to see my GP today and fortunately he is quite helpful. He mentioned ...

harecatcher

•12 years ago

5 Replies

UPDATE

Hi everyone......here is an update carried on from my last post. Well first of all i feel heaps and heaps better...never want to go to that dark place ever...

Hi everyone......here is an update carried on from my last post. Well first of ...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Medications and food to avoid, applies to most of us who has RLS. This is taken from the www.rlshelp.org website..

Drugs and Foods to avoid to improve RLS This section will discuss various drugs and foods that may worsen RLS. Things that cause worsening of RLS in some...

Drugs and Foods to avoid to improve RLS This section will discuss various dru...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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permanent????

Is RLS permanent or not.? I look after hubby with vascular dementia and I cannot cope with no sleep. Had 3 hours last night, I'm wrecked.

Is RLS permanent or not.? I look after hubby with vascular dementia and I cannot...

walkinmyshoes

•12 years ago

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So, So So Mad about NOT getting more Vicodin!!!!

I need to scream really loud on here. =O That's me screaming. I'm screaming because I had a bad allergic reaction to an antibiotic. I'm on a prendisone...

I need to scream really loud on here. =O That's me screaming. I'm screaming b...

Hidden

•12 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Restless Legs Syndrome | HealthUnlocked

Restless Legs Syndrome

All posts for August 2012

Do you have any other medical condition which affects your RLS?

RLS and Joint Pains

Has anyone come off pramipexole and onto the Neupro patch successfully, without side effects? How did you do it?

As a recent sufferer of RLS I would like to know if anyone has any dietary or natural recommendations that might help the condition?

Can anybody tel me what dose of clonazepam they are on ?

FOR THOSE WHO MAY NOT UNDERSTAND WHY THEIR PARTNERS ARE GETTING KICKED IN THE NIGHT.

Do I have RLS?

Has anyone else been prescribed Sinemet as a treatment for RLS? If so, do you have any comments on its effectiveness?

Treatment Help!

Does anyone know if there has actually been success in pregnancy while using any of the meds for RLS ??

Anyone any experience of LYRICA meds ......???...please

Anyone having trouble with the Neupro patch coming loose ?

I am in so much pain with my legs . I am fighting Breast Cancer and im struggling at night with my legs can anyone help me

What is causing this severe pain in my legs

RLS-UK 2012 AGM

Blacklisting of RLS drugs in the UK: result of contact with my MP.

When is the AGM and where??

is it normal to feel body ache after taking meds?

Circulation Booster

New to the forum

FAQs?

Things Will Get Better

What should I do next?

medical records uk

Does anyone suffer from rls in their arms as well?

Article in British Medical Journal

UPDATE

Medications and food to avoid, applies to most of us who has RLS. This is taken from the www.rlshelp.org website..

permanent????

So, So So Mad about NOT getting more Vicodin!!!!

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