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Magnesium

I notice some people advocate taking magnesium. Does anyone know if it interferes with other medication for instance Warfarin or blood pressure tablets

I notice some people advocate taking magnesium. Does anyone know if it interfere...

daisyw

•12 years ago

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British Snoring & Sleep Apnoea Association Survey

Posted on behalf of our friends at the British Snoring & Sleep Apnoea Association: The British Snoring & Sleep Apnoea Association is conducting a UK wide...

Posted on behalf of our friends at the British Snoring & Sleep Apnoea Associatio...

Daragh

•12 years ago

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Is this going to shorten my life. Not too keen on that!!

I went to my chemist a few days ago to pick up my regular prescription and he called me into a side room for a short chat. Apparently it's something they have...

I went to my chemist a few days ago to pick up my regular prescription and he ca...

magggzzz

•12 years ago

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I have RLS, I take 0..5 Ropinerole 5 times a day

I have RLS I take 0..5 Ropinerole 5 times a day spread over the day and it keeps most of the feelings away ,how much Ropinerole can I take safely

I have RLS I take 0..5 Ropinerole 5 times a day spread over the day and it keep...

kimpusan

•12 years ago

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11 days off mirapexin.

I am now on day 11 of complete withdrawal from mirapexin and all meds as I want to try and go back to managing them without these heavy drugs having been on...

I am now on day 11 of complete withdrawal from mirapexin and all meds as I want ...

jippyleg

•12 years ago

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BBC1 Wednesday night Goodnight Britain 9pm on sleep disorders

hopefully on RLS....

Hidden

•12 years ago

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restless legs preventative

I've cracked it. A sole vitamin of B12 slow release in the morning, and a magnesium after your ev s ning meal .

I've cracked it. A sole vitamin of B12 slow release in the morning, and a magne...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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I'm sure this question regarding Gabapentine has been answered before.

I am currently wearing a 3mg Neupro patch and am taking 400mg Gabapentine tablets three times a day. I have been on this regime for about two months and...

I am currently wearing a 3mg Neupro patch and am taking 400mg Gabapentine tablet...

birdman74

•12 years ago

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Relief from Restless Leg Syndrome

Hi, I suffer from chronic RLS both in the legs and arms. Tried all kinds of medication without any success whatsoever. I had no sleep, and the restlessness...

Hi, I suffer from chronic RLS both in the legs and arms. Tried all kinds of medi...

bc4974

•12 years ago

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Insomnia

Many years of restless leg syndrome, plus two weeks in intensive care, plus surgery which means I must sleep sitting up, have left me with no proper sleep...

Many years of restless leg syndrome, plus two weeks in intensive care, plus surg...

patchworker

•12 years ago

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What does too much Dopamine do to your system?

This is the name of an article that explains why and how too much dopamine CAN cause all kinds of problems....

This is the name of an article that explains why and how too much dopamine CAN c...

nightdancer

•12 years ago

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Case study - an update. (might be of interest to "new" sufferers)

Have tried the usual Dopamine medications. ( Mirapexin, Neupro patch and Requip ) All showed varying degress of success in reducing movements during sleep but...

Have tried the usual Dopamine medications. ( Mirapexin, Neupro patch and Requip ...

Gannet

•12 years ago

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I saw Dr Ray Chaudhuri at Kings Collage Hospital yesterday He has reccomended Neupro patch. Can anybody give me some advice

I have been on Pramipexole 6 tabs [0.088mg ] for the last 5 years and works except for the odd bad night with muscle spasm and shoulder and head jerking. I...

I have been on Pramipexole 6 tabs [0.088mg ] for the last 5 years and works exce...

bambisoloved

•12 years ago

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jimmy

hi there rsl ers i,m new here but ive had rls for a few yrs now,i have been taking dhc continious for two yrs now and i get a full nights sleep i,m on 60 mg...

hi there rsl ers i,m new here but ive had rls for a few yrs now,i have been taki...

havalic

•12 years ago

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Has anyone used Neupro patch? Any side effects? This is my second week and have headaches and blood pressure changes.

Still on Neupro, have RLS symptoms during day & night. No more headaches, they might have been from high blood pressure. Feelings in legs & arms driving me...

Still on Neupro, have RLS symptoms during day & night. No more headaches, they m...

sunshine1944

•12 years ago

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What are your experiences of withdrawing from mirapexin/pramipexole and how long does it take?

jippyleg

•12 years ago

25 Replies

can anyone help please?

I have had RLS for so long I can't remeber a time without it. Of course it's worse now I'm older. Went to my G.P. in desperation about a year ago who put me...

I have had RLS for so long I can't remeber a time without it. Of course it's wo...

bedith6

•12 years ago

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This is ONE reason why people should fill out the questionnaire mentioned endelssly under RLS-uk chairs posts...............

This woman wrote ths article 5 years ago, but there are lots more recent ones, etc. She says she is being funny, but I find nothing funny when you call people...

This woman wrote ths article 5 years ago, but there are lots more recent ones, e...

nightdancer

•12 years ago

7 Replies

Restless Arms

Hi I have suffered RLS for more years than i care to remember , I have tried every tablet possible but all to no avail, what i would like to ask is does anyone...

Hi I have suffered RLS for more years than i care to remember , I have tried eve...

dessaur

•12 years ago

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RLS Survey - PLEASE READ & PLEASE TAKE PART

Hi All, It is now one week since I invited all of you to participate in an RLS survey for EARLS. I have received about 50 expressions of interest, which...

Hi All, It is now one week since I invited all of you to participate in an ...

Daragh

•12 years ago

38 Replies

Anyone suffering with RLS and Plantar Fasciitis...?......Just wondered if there was a common connection??

Mumoftwin17

•12 years ago

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It's even worse when it's impossible to get out of bed.

I've had RLS for about 25 yrs. now. It was so bad I couldn't even sit in a comfy chair only just perch on the edge of a dining chair then off walking again. I...

I've had RLS for about 25 yrs. now. It was so bad I couldn't even sit in a comfy...

patchworker

•12 years ago

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Is a DBS operation even remotely possibly useful to treat RLS

SInce PD and RLS have some commonality in the form of Dopamine defficiency, I was wondering if a DBS sysrtem may be applicable for RLS too?

SInce PD and RLS have some commonality in the form of Dopamine defficiency, I wa...

Pete-1

•12 years ago

12 Replies

How can I help my Mum?

My Mum is 88 years old and has suffered with RLS for about 12 months now. I suffer with RLS myself, but do only get symptoms that make me have to move my legs...

My Mum is 88 years old and has suffered with RLS for about 12 months now. I suff...

srewolfina

•12 years ago

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I dont know how much more i can take!!!!!!!!!

So i'm nearly 34 weeks pregnant now and the rls is getting worse, on a good night i get about 4hrs sleepp, all of which is propt up on the sofa, my worse...

So i'm nearly 34 weeks pregnant now and the rls is getting worse, on a good nigh...

maisie123

•12 years ago

18 Replies

anyone used Gabapentin?

I have badly trapped nereves in my legs topped off with serious RLS. Have been on Pramipexole for 3 yrs. Only satisfactory pain relief I have used for my...

I have badly trapped nereves in my legs topped off with serious RLS. Have been o...

madfol

•12 years ago

4 Replies

augmentation in ropinrole

I have heard that ropinrole has only been in trial tests for about 12 weeks. beyond that when augumentation is possible, this drug has not been tested. Has...

I have heard that ropinrole has only been in trial tests for about 12 weeks. bey...

pflora41

•12 years ago

12 Replies

PRM ( Positional Release Manipulation) and no more drugs !!!

Surprised to have only received 1 reply to the Q I posted yesterday. Just wondering if anyone has tried the technique and if so , can they post how they got...

Surprised to have only received 1 reply to the Q I posted yesterday. Just wonde...

Gannet

•12 years ago

14 Replies

Update on my 91yr old mum and RLS.

Here is an update on how my 91yr old mum has got on with her RLS. She was given Cabergoline back in end of August, and at first it made a difference, after her...

Here is an update on how my 91yr old mum has got on with her RLS. She was given ...

DiverG

•12 years ago

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QUESTIONAIRE.....GET YOUR EMAILS TO DARAGH

COME ON EVERYONE....WE NEED MORE THAN JUST 16 PEOPLE WHO HAVE ASKED TO DO THE QUESTIONAIRE. ITS NO USE JUST MOANING ABOUT THIS CONDITION. THIS IS A CHANCE TO...

COME ON EVERYONE....WE NEED MORE THAN JUST 16 PEOPLE WHO HAVE ASKED TO DO THE QU...

Hidden

•12 years ago

37 Replies

Posts - Restless Legs Syndrome | HealthUnlocked

Restless Legs Syndrome

All posts for November 2012

Magnesium

British Snoring & Sleep Apnoea Association Survey

Is this going to shorten my life. Not too keen on that!!

I have RLS, I take 0..5 Ropinerole 5 times a day

11 days off mirapexin.

BBC1 Wednesday night Goodnight Britain 9pm on sleep disorders

restless legs preventative

I'm sure this question regarding Gabapentine has been answered before.

Relief from Restless Leg Syndrome

Insomnia

What does too much Dopamine do to your system?

Case study - an update. (might be of interest to "new" sufferers)

I saw Dr Ray Chaudhuri at Kings Collage Hospital yesterday He has reccomended Neupro patch. Can anybody give me some advice

jimmy

Has anyone used Neupro patch? Any side effects? This is my second week and have headaches and blood pressure changes.

What are your experiences of withdrawing from mirapexin/pramipexole and how long does it take?

can anyone help please?

This is ONE reason why people should fill out the questionnaire mentioned endelssly under RLS-uk chairs posts...............

Restless Arms

RLS Survey - PLEASE READ & PLEASE TAKE PART

Anyone suffering with RLS and Plantar Fasciitis...?......Just wondered if there was a common connection??

It's even worse when it's impossible to get out of bed.

Is a DBS operation even remotely possibly useful to treat RLS

How can I help my Mum?

I dont know how much more i can take!!!!!!!!!

anyone used Gabapentin?

augmentation in ropinrole

PRM ( Positional Release Manipulation) and no more drugs !!!

Update on my 91yr old mum and RLS.

QUESTIONAIRE.....GET YOUR EMAILS TO DARAGH

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