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Restless Legs Syndrome

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Thyroid problems & rls

I`m wondering if thyroid underactivity could have a part to play in rls, as I have a mild form if this, at least most of the time. I have been diagnosed with a...

I`m wondering if thyroid underactivity could have a part to play in rls, as I ha...

•11 years ago

RLS, Willis Ekbom DISEASE and Ekbom SYNDROME

Ekbom syndrome is the psychosis that causes people to think REAL bugs are actually crawling under their skin. One reason I despise the "creepy crawley"...

Ekbom syndrome is the psychosis that causes people to think REAL bugs are actual...

•11 years ago

Does Yoga help relieve symptoms?

My new GP thinks that it does and recommends that I try it. Initially, I was quite impressed by how much she know about RLS. However, she then went onto say...

My new GP thinks that it does and recommends that I try it. Initially, I was q...

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•11 years ago

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does rls bring pains from the buttocks right down the back of the legs burning aching feeling ?

•11 years ago

Bupropion in the US.....advice please

Hi...me again..banging on about the same old, same old..... I am driving my GP practice crazy, trying to get some answers , but THEY ARE LISTENING NOW!!!! A...

Hi...me again..banging on about the same old, same old..... I am driving my GP ...

•11 years ago

DVT Socks Worked for Me

I've had RLS on and off for years, getting worse as I get older. My GP prescribed Amitriptyline which really helps but makes me dopey the next day so I only...

I've had RLS on and off for years, getting worse as I get older. My GP prescrib...

•11 years ago

The Jerks! Does anybody else get this?

I have started a new thing, my arms or legs, or even just my hands and fingers have stated to jerk together, by that I mean, I can be lying in bed or sitting...

I have started a new thing, my arms or legs, or even just my hands and fingers h...

•11 years ago

How to distinguish RLS and Periodiic Limb Movements?

RLS affects me in different ways at different times - sometimes I feel the urge to move so I move my leg voluntarily; sometimes I start to feel the urge to...

RLS affects me in different ways at different times - sometimes I feel the urge ...

•11 years ago

To nightdancer

Hello Please see my last question to you and my summary of my consultation with Dr Ray Chaudhuri at Kings Collage Hospital. I would value your opinion as i...

Hello Please see my last question to you and my summary of my consultation with...

•11 years ago

Sores from Neupro patches

I have severe rls and have been on several different Parkinson's medications that never helped or made me sick to my stomach. I was not sleeping and was...

I have severe rls and have been on several different Parkinson's medications tha...

•11 years ago

Collecting RLS poetry or prose...for a book that has been in the making for over 5 yrs, probably more like ten!

If anyone is interested in contributing original poems about RLS, or sleep related issues, I am accepting more submissions. These will be posted on...

If anyone is interested in contributing original poems about RLS, or sleep relat...

•11 years ago

3mg neupro patch

up to 3mg neupro patch now worked for around the first week now back to same old rountine walking the lounge floor all night anyone advise me on next step for...

up to 3mg neupro patch now worked for around the first week now back to same old...

•11 years ago

Getting help from my GP

Today I am going to my GP to ask for help , I don't no if I will get it or if she will understand or know about this RLS . So here goes .

Today I am going to my GP to ask for help , I don't no if I will get it or if sh...

•11 years ago

I am taking ropinoral and am taking more and more to try to ease my symptoms

A few days ago I had a touch of flu and didn`t take my other tablets which I take regularly, i.e. Crestor, Venlafaxine, Propranolol and Prednisone. I found...

A few days ago I had a touch of flu and didn`t take my other tablets which I tak...

•11 years ago

Medications

I take Madopar rapid for my RLS. But every 6 months I have to take a 2 week break. Initially I was prescribed Paxam but have to take so many that I am like a...

I take Madopar rapid for my RLS. But every 6 months I have to take a 2 week brea...

•11 years ago

Suitable medication for RLS Sufferrers

Can anybody tell me which Anti depressants, Painkillers and Sleeping tablets are less likely to cause exacerbation in RLS symptoms? My RLS is reasonably...

Can anybody tell me which Anti depressants, Painkillers and Sleeping tablets are...

•11 years ago

Nightdancer can you give me more information

I recently gave a summary of my appointment with a Dr Charihudi and he recommended Neuro patch. You made some comments about him being a spokesperson for...

I recently gave a summary of my appointment with a Dr Charihudi and he recommend...

•11 years ago

Is their a slow release form of [ UK ] of Pramipexole ?

I take 6 tablets [ 0.088mg ] at night but was wondering if this is available Bambisoloved

I take 6 tablets [ 0.088mg ] at night but was wondering if this is available ...

•11 years ago

Dopamine Level Evaluation

Hello I am 63 and for a few years I have painful tingling on my foot ( sleep bothering at night ), I have not figure out the cause yet ( done all types of...

Hello I am 63 and for a few years I have painful tingling on my foot ( sleep bo...

•11 years ago

Living with restless legs .

Me my restless legs and I . When all I could do was cry. The frustration and the pain , The thought of was i going insane. Me my restless legs and...

Me my restless legs and I . When all I could do was cry. The frustration a...

•11 years ago

How the heck can I ease the ache?

I normally have it at night but I've had it all day today, I suffer with chronic insomnia and I'm on citalopram, I did have a particularly rough night and was...

I normally have it at night but I've had it all day today, I suffer with chronic...

•11 years ago

happy new year all,thanks to all advice on here gone to 3mg of neupro patches now for 5 day.s and working well thank.s again all

•11 years ago

2013

Wishing you all a very Happy & Pain Free New Year God Bless Maggie xxx

Wishing you all a very Happy & Pain Free New Year God Bless Maggie xxx

•11 years ago

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