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Restless Legs Syndrome

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All posts for October 2012

Hi - I have joined on behalf of my Mum and am looking for any advice on what meds/supplements in the UK that might help ease the symtoms?

Mum has just had her 3rd night with virtually NO sleep, it's definitely RLS according to the symptom checker thingy on RLSUK website. She has suffered with...

Mum has just had her 3rd night with virtually NO sleep, it's definitely RLS acco...

•12 years ago

Hydroxychloroquine as a medication for RLS

I was recently in South Africa on holiday and had to see a local doctor regarding my medication. First the doctor knew of RLS very well and confirmed that she...

I was recently in South Africa on holiday and had to see a local doctor regardin...

•12 years ago

I would appreciate comments on the medication I am now taking for RLS - see below

I have recently changed from Mirapexine to Gabapentine which I supplement with a 3mg neupro patch. At first the specialist that I saw prescribed 100mg tablets...

I have recently changed from Mirapexine to Gabapentine which I supplement with a...

•12 years ago

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•12 years ago

Iron

Just wondering is Iron control RLS if you lack in Iron. As had blood's done and on high dose of iron at the moment it was just a question to ask if that was...

Just wondering is Iron control RLS if you lack in Iron. As had blood's done and ...

•12 years ago

What about not eating after a certain time? Had lunch at 3pm then herbal tea and gluten free courgette cake at 5pm and I had a great nite!

•12 years ago

Has anyone had good results with magnesium supplements? I'm sure it helps along with exercise. I'd be interested to hear what you think?

•12 years ago

That transition between taking medication and waiting for it to kick in.

Took my Mirapexin at 7pm tonight. We have a family member here for dinner and chat and I can't stay sat down in front of the telly cause my legs are jumping...

Took my Mirapexin at 7pm tonight. We have a family member here for dinner and ch...

•12 years ago

GP's reaction to restless legs

Visited GP last night and asked if any med better for restless legs than Pregabalin as this was no longer effective at night. I suffer extreme pain, even...

Visited GP last night and asked if any med better for restless legs than Pregaba...

twitchycardifflegs

•12 years ago

Anyone suffer from Itchy burning skinwhen using Nuepro Patches?

Does anyone using the Nuepro patches suffer from itchy and burning skin? I also find that where the patches have been are red and sore for about 3 weeks so...

Does anyone using the Nuepro patches suffer from itchy and burning skin? I also...

•12 years ago

Has anyone been taking Mirapexin 4x 0.88mg for more than 8 years?

I have only just found out that Mirapexin should only be taken in the short term. As I have been on them for so long they are now causing more unwanted...

I have only just found out that Mirapexin should only be taken in the short term...

•12 years ago

Daily Mail on RLS today

Dr Martin Scurr has been treating patients for more than 30 years and is one of the country's leading GPs. Here he offers advice to a patient suffering from...

Dr Martin Scurr has been treating patients for more than 30 years and is one of ...

•12 years ago

.I am looking for clarification on a number of things to do with RLS and if it's possible to get answers I would be over the moon!!

I am 72 and I inherited RLS from my mother (who died several years ago) I feel guilty that I was not at all sympathetic when she used to pace around the room....

I am 72 and I inherited RLS from my mother (who died several years ago) I feel g...

•12 years ago

Oh Silent night

Dawn seems so far away, night so long and cruel Strangers pass in cars unknown, unaware of the torment within these walls The noise as they pass outside...

Dawn seems so far away, night so long and cruel Strangers pass in cars unknow...

•12 years ago

Are Roprinrole patches available in the uk? Has anyone tried them?

•12 years ago

RLS in hospital - my experiences

As I have the luxury of internet access for a very short while i thought i would share with you all my experiences of being in hospital with RLS. Last Monday...

As I have the luxury of internet access for a very short while i thought i would...

•12 years ago

WHERE IS THE CHAT PAGE THAT WAS FIRST STARTED FOR PEOPLE TO CHAT....IT WAS FOR MEMBERS.....I CANT FIND IT....

•12 years ago

Dr Hilary's

Daragh mentioned an article in this weeks sun on sunday magazine, for those of you that didn't get the paper, a woman asked him a question about her "twitchy...

Daragh mentioned an article in this weeks sun on sunday magazine, for those of y...

•12 years ago

Who answers at the HELP line at the RLS-UK?

The Chair put up a number for the HELP line. I am just wondeing who answers it the hours it is operable?

The Chair put up a number for the HELP line. I am just wondeing who answers it ...

•12 years ago

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