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Restless Legs Syndrome

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All posts for January 2013

who wants to see links to "spinal cord excitability" in people with RLS?? :) putting it here instead of in the 48 responses on "Dopamine"

I am putting the links here, so they do not get buried in that question and all the responses under the "Dopamine" question. 1. "Excitability of...

I am putting the links here, so they do not get buried in that question and all ...

nightdancer

•11 years ago

24 Replies

Tips Which May Help RLS Sufferers

Regardless of meds kindness for RLS I try the followings : -Being cool and happy -physically active -normal weight -Eating (mostly vegetables, fruits,...

Regardless of meds kindness for RLS I try the followings : -Being cool and ha...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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edit feature!! ;)

I was in another group talking about RLS, and I see they have the "edit feature on their questions. hmmmmm? just wondering.

I was in another group talking about RLS, and I see they have the "edit feature ...

nightdancer

•11 years ago

6 Replies

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Woke up middle of last night in absolute agony

And still have all the pain now, from my neck right down to my feet, and have mild numbness in my right arm/hand. I am still unable to get a docs appointment...

And still have all the pain now, from my neck right down to my feet, and have mi...

E-bunny

•11 years ago

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'Goodnight Britain' update

You may recall I sent a letter, to which many of you were signatories, to the BBC and Wall to Wall productions further to the transmission of 'Goodnight...

You may recall I sent a letter, to which many of you were signatories, to the BB...

Daragh

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Follow up to my last post

Hi everybody. I have an interesting question since my last post where I was seemingly suffering from possible Augmentation to Pramipoxil (is that spelled...

Hi everybody. I have an interesting question since my last post where I was seem...

SteveT

•11 years ago

9 Replies

Any one get friction burns on thier feet when sleeping ?

Sorry for so many questions lol But I have noticed that in the mornings my heels are covered in sore friction burns, similar to what you get from wearing...

Sorry for so many questions lol But I have noticed that in the mornings my he...

E-bunny

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Dry / Sore skin while taking Gabapentin

Hi Guys / Gals Ive been on Gabapentin for 2 weeks now for RLS and noticed red blotches / lumps ( not zits ) appearing on my face, Also the rest of the skin on...

Hi Guys / Gals Ive been on Gabapentin for 2 weeks now for RLS and noticed red b...

E-bunny

•11 years ago

8 Replies

follow up on my follow up..

Re. Magnesium Phosphate. I've been asked a few questions, some of which I didn't know the answers to so have done a little research and the following is the...

Re. Magnesium Phosphate. I've been asked a few questions, some of which I didn'...

courtland14

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Thank you!!!!!!!!!

Hello everyone, I am just writing to update you on the arrival of my baby boy Henry!!! He was two weeks late and even though my 3rd baby had a nightmare...

Hello everyone, I am just writing to update you on the arrival of my baby boy He...

maisie123

•11 years ago

11 Replies

Dopamine

Someone recently mentioned that " experts" were moving away from the dopamine involvement theory with rls....can anyone elaborate on this or direct me to where...

Someone recently mentioned that " experts" were moving away from the dopamine in...

thedragon

•11 years ago

78 Replies

Questions on side effects and long term treatment.

For various reasons (including gentle pressure from t'missus!) I believe I may have to move on to 24 hour treatment for my RLS and PLMD. I tried the Patch but...

For various reasons (including gentle pressure from t'missus!) I believe I may h...

Tpebop

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Blog with a difference

I don't know if this is allowed but I just discovered we can post pictures! So this is a non rls blog so we can get to know each other a bit better......this...

I don't know if this is allowed but I just discovered we can post pictures! So t...

thedragon

•11 years ago

22 Replies

Augmentation - the drugs bite back!

2 am on Saturday morning, went to bed at 10 pm after taking my usual 3 x 0.18mg Mirapexin tablets. Not for the first time (in fact about 10 times) this month,...

2 am on Saturday morning, went to bed at 10 pm after taking my usual 3 x 0.18mg ...

SteveT

•11 years ago

18 Replies

Hello! Another new recruit

Hi All, i joined up a couple of days ago and already feel my RLS knowledge base has increased manyfold. Thank you. Yes, I'm feeling desperate - I hate the...

Hi All, i joined up a couple of days ago and already feel my RLS knowledge base...

genorm

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Has anybody else experienced worsening RLS symptoms when taking Gabapentin ?

I have been on gabapentin now for 1 week, and the pain from the RLS has gone from annoying to agonising, and it has done nothing to allieviate the thousands of...

I have been on gabapentin now for 1 week, and the pain from the RLS has gone fro...

E-bunny

•11 years ago

12 Replies

HELP

My RLS is driving me nuts cant seem to get any help doc gave me medication for parkinsons cant remember the name but thety made me feel very sick im only...

My RLS is driving me nuts cant seem to get any help doc gave me medication for p...

kazza1

•11 years ago

14 Replies

Another tech question

How about a latest post option...questions and blogs stay in the same order, so it might help instead of having to trawl through each one to find responses....

How about a latest post option...questions and blogs stay in the same order, so ...

thedragon

•11 years ago

14 Replies

Is it possible that RLS could be exacerbated or triggered by some form of physical trauma to the body.

I wondered about this because I've read the odd post where some members have commented that their symptoms began after a car accident or the like. I had to...

I wondered about this because I've read the odd post where some members have com...

Portia5658

•11 years ago

17 Replies

rls

Hi does anybody know of a rls support group in either the stoke on trent or the crewe area ?

Hi does anybody know of a rls support group in either the stoke on trent or the ...

suri

•11 years ago

1 Reply

how can I stop my restless legs, every night I fall asleep & wake up with restless legs, it is driving me crazy

i have found that if I wake I tend to have a roll up baccy to help me get back to sleep, I don't want to keep doing this also my body will start to rely on a...

i have found that if I wake I tend to have a roll up baccy to help me get back t...

smett

•11 years ago

11 Replies

Deleted questions, blogs and comments - a reminder of guidelines

My name is Rosie and I am an administrator for this forum and Vice Chair of RLS UK. Unfortunately it has been necessary to delete some comments today which...

My name is Rosie and I am an administrator for this forum and Vice Chair of RLS ...

Tiredparent

Restless Leg Syndrome•11 years ago

10 Replies

Deleted posts and blogs. Reminder of guidelines.

My name is Rosie and I am an administrator for this forum and Vice Chair of RLS UK. Unfortunately it has been necessary to delete some comments today which...

My name is Rosie and I am an administrator for this forum and Vice Chair of RLS ...

Tiredparent

Restless Leg Syndrome•11 years ago

2 Replies

Thank you one and all!

Tried to reply to each of your welcomes but for some reason this site wouldn't let it go thru! But I am so happy for the warm welcome I am taking Gabapentin...

Tried to reply to each of your welcomes but for some reason this site wouldn't l...

ylla333

•11 years ago

18 Replies

Anyone know of a support group meeting in Edinburgh, Scotland ?

Hi wasnt sure if this is a worldwide site or USA ? Im looking for a support group i could attend in or around Edinburgh in Scotland, anyone know of one ? Would...

Hi wasnt sure if this is a worldwide site or USA ? Im looking for a support grou...

shazzywazzywoo

•11 years ago

11 Replies

Technical question..........

Why is it that we can edit our original posts, but not our replies? That is a pain that we should look into. I guess we would have to contact the web site...

Why is it that we can edit our original posts, but not our replies? That is a pa...

nightdancer

•11 years ago

26 Replies

INFO FROM SUPPORT GROUP ON 1-19-13

I'm A new member here Just happened by chance to see there was a support group in my local area So I went. It was run by a recent member on the Board of...

I'm A new member here Just happened by chance to see there was a support group ...

ylla333

•11 years ago

41 Replies

Hi, I'm trying to find alternatives to the medication the doctor has given me, my friend recommended glucosamine sulphate ?

Does anyone use this or know if it works, (Glucosamine sulphate ?) Im on Ropinarole for restless legs...i also suffer very extreme sleep disorders such as...

Does anyone use this or know if it works, (Glucosamine sulphate ?) Im on Ropinar...

shazzywazzywoo

•11 years ago

29 Replies

Hi, I'm trying to find alternatives to the medication the doctor has given me, my friend recommended glucosamine sulphate ?

Does anyone use this or know if it works, (Glucosamine sulphate ?) Im on Ropinarole for restless legs...i also suffer very extreme sleep disorders such as...

Does anyone use this or know if it works, (Glucosamine sulphate ?) Im on Ropinar...

shazzywazzywoo

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Family planning and RLS

Hi Everyone, I have been diagnosed with RLS for less than a year. Having read the posts from others, I would describe my symptoms as moderate. I take 1...

Hi Everyone, I have been diagnosed with RLS for less than a year. Having read...

Lulu1976

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Restless Legs Syndrome | HealthUnlocked

Restless Legs Syndrome

All posts for January 2013

who wants to see links to "spinal cord excitability" in people with RLS?? :) putting it here instead of in the 48 responses on "Dopamine"

Tips Which May Help RLS Sufferers

edit feature!! ;)

Woke up middle of last night in absolute agony

'Goodnight Britain' update

Follow up to my last post

Any one get friction burns on thier feet when sleeping ?

Dry / Sore skin while taking Gabapentin

follow up on my follow up..

Thank you!!!!!!!!!

Dopamine

Questions on side effects and long term treatment.

Blog with a difference

Augmentation - the drugs bite back!

Hello! Another new recruit

Has anybody else experienced worsening RLS symptoms when taking Gabapentin ?

HELP

Another tech question

Is it possible that RLS could be exacerbated or triggered by some form of physical trauma to the body.

rls

how can I stop my restless legs, every night I fall asleep & wake up with restless legs, it is driving me crazy

Deleted questions, blogs and comments - a reminder of guidelines

Deleted posts and blogs. Reminder of guidelines.

Thank you one and all!

Anyone know of a support group meeting in Edinburgh, Scotland ?

Technical question..........

INFO FROM SUPPORT GROUP ON 1-19-13

Hi, I'm trying to find alternatives to the medication the doctor has given me, my friend recommended glucosamine sulphate ?

Hi, I'm trying to find alternatives to the medication the doctor has given me, my friend recommended glucosamine sulphate ?

Family planning and RLS

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