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Restless Legs Syndrome

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Changing to slow release pramipexole

Can anyone explain how slow release works for them? I recently asked my g.p. for this and was prescribed one 260 microgram at night. Previously I was on...

Can anyone explain how slow release works for them? I recently asked my g.p. fo...

Casimira

•11 years ago

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Walking in the night.

By chance I found the oddest way of walking off RLS. I was given an old hospital screen, and decided to cover it with pretty material, so I pinned the fabric...

By chance I found the oddest way of walking off RLS. I was given an old hospita...

patchworker

•11 years ago

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Anyone read this ????

This was in the Daily Mail today, but no mention of RLS A drug used to treat Parkinson’s Disease could help older people make better decisions, say...

This was in the Daily Mail today, but no mention of RLS A drug used to treat...

daisyw

•11 years ago

6 Replies

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I suffer rls mainly during the day to evening. Going to bed helps me. Please helpt4

I have just been put on pramipexole. Day four not helping so far apart from knocking me out at night and making me feel tired in mornings. Plus very dry mouth....

I have just been put on pramipexole. Day four not helping so far apart from knoc...

bubblepop

•11 years ago

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Is anyone still on Mirapex?

I've tried others but the only one that works is mirapex. However, I have numerous small skin eruptions covered with a small scab - if you remove scab (easily...

I've tried others but the only one that works is mirapex. However, I have numer...

Bella5

•11 years ago

27 Replies

8 hour flight

Has anyone got any good suggestions how I can survive an 8 hour flight to India next year? I have decided I am fed up with RLS ruling my life and I'm going...

Has anyone got any good suggestions how I can survive an 8 hour flight to India ...

jitterbug

•11 years ago

6 Replies

Polyradiculoneuropathy & Restless Legs Syndrome

After years of suffering sever RLS I hear about a well updated and popular Orthopedist and decided to share my RLS history with him, after we discussed my case...

After years of suffering sever RLS I hear about a well updated and popular Ortho...

Hidden

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Has anyone any experience of Zyban?

Hi, I was interested to know if anyone here has any experience of taking the a-d Zyban (Wellbutrin/Buproprion)? I have a chronic illness (aside from rls) that...

Hi, I was interested to know if anyone here has any experience of taking the a-d...

genorm

•11 years ago

13 Replies

Does anyone else suffer from fibromyalgia and / or ADHD too?

Does anyone else suffer from fibromyalgia and / or ADHD too? I've read that both can be associated with RLS but was wondering just how common it actually is?

Does anyone else suffer from fibromyalgia and / or ADHD too? I've read that bot...

HeathB

•11 years ago

9 Replies

Many thanks to all who responded to my question

It is so helpful to read of other people's experiences. As well as legs and arms I get it across the muscles at the top of my back. I also have fibromyalgia...

It is so helpful to read of other people's experiences. As well as legs and arm...

emjoeroma

•11 years ago

2 Replies

Age

Hi everyone and thanks for response to my first post regarding affected arms! I'm not sure if it's a comfort or depressing to know that so many of us get it...

Hi everyone and thanks for response to my first post regarding affected arms! I...

jitterbug

•11 years ago

10 Replies

Has anyone takend a drug holiday with a dopamine agonists and then gone back to using it or another dopamine agaonist?

Stephenr

•11 years ago

12 Replies

Anyone else get laughed at by colleagues when explaining why they're so tired?

I'm fed up of people not understanding how much of a problem this can be!

bookgirl

•11 years ago

5 Replies

My Restless Leg Syndrome is now Controlled

In 2002 I was diagnosed with Ekbom's Syndrome by a Professor of Neurology in Birmingham. I was informed there was no treatment available. Previously I had...

In 2002 I was diagnosed with Ekbom's Syndrome by a Professor of Neurology in Bir...

magsday

•11 years ago

37 Replies

Does anybody else get it in their arms as well?

emjoeroma

•11 years ago

30 Replies

Sticking to RLS

I finished licking my wounds already. I had my feelings hurt on here. Moving forward, I am going to follow the rules and stick only to the subject of RLS....

I finished licking my wounds already. I had my feelings hurt on here. Moving...

Hidden

•11 years ago

47 Replies

Pelvic pain and rls

Does anyone else get pelvic symptoms with their rls. To me it feels like I have the rls in my feet and legs .....mainly left.....and the "pain" ....not quite...

Does anyone else get pelvic symptoms with their rls. To me it feels like I have ...

thedragon

•11 years ago

29 Replies

RLS-UK Newsletter Case Study

Hello all, I am looking for a case study who would be willing to feature in the April 2013 RLS-UK Newsletter. As you may be aware, the RLS-UK Newsletter is...

Hello all, I am looking for a case study who would be willing to feature in t...

Daragh

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Offensive, Abusive, Bullying, Sarcastic or Intimidatory Language

Hello All, Unfortunately the issue of abuse has once again reared its ugly head, resulting in my having to restrict a regular user of this forum. When...

Hello All, Unfortunately the issue of abuse has once again reared its ugly h...

Daragh

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Nicotine patches. Currently being trialled inFrance andUs.Could be good for restless legsAnyone heard of this?

Conchita

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Management of Switching from immediate release Pramipexole to slow release Pramipexole

Hello Can anybody give me advice or direct me to a site that has information on the management of switching from Pramipexole to slow release Pramipexole....

Hello Can anybody give me advice or direct me to a site that has information ...

bambisoloved

•11 years ago

5 Replies

Has anybody tried compression stocking???

Drwass2

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Anyone out there had any benefits by taking Magnesium supplements?

Johnnycomelately

•11 years ago

17 Replies

Worse night ever

I have just had the worst night ever with my Rls and like you all I have had lots. My gp refused to let me try the neupro patches as according to him they are...

I have just had the worst night ever with my Rls and like you all I have had lo...

bvlgari

•11 years ago

23 Replies

Is Ropineeole making me nod off?

After a recent visit to my Neurologist, he has increased my dose of Ropinerole to 3mg per day. It seems to be working, but I find most evenings while...

After a recent visit to my Neurologist, he has increased my dose of Ropinerole t...

Scottie99

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Could Gabapentin be the answer to Restless Legs?

I have suffered from RLS for some twenty years many of which there were no drugs that would help or indeed a GP who took any interest in the condition. Over...

I have suffered from RLS for some twenty years many of which there were no drugs...

arwyn

•11 years ago

31 Replies

Lucky chance.

For years I had suffered from mild dystonia, and RLS and I finally got to see a neurologist. He gave me a prescription, and said to persevere with it, it...

For years I had suffered from mild dystonia, and RLS and I finally got to see a ...

patchworker

•11 years ago

4 Replies

Twitching toes

I've had RLS for many years, but now my friend says she has it too. But her symptoms are toes that "stand up and dance" and she can't stop them. That doesn't...

I've had RLS for many years, but now my friend says she has it too. But her symp...

patchworker

•11 years ago

10 Replies

Differences between RLS & Peripheral Neuropathy

If I am right RLS is associated with deficiency of neurotransmitter( dopamine ) in the brain, but PN is peripheral nerve damaged. It looks like those with...

If I am right RLS is associated with deficiency of neurotransmitter( dopamine ) ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Restless Legs Syndrome | HealthUnlocked

Restless Legs Syndrome

All posts for March 2013

Changing to slow release pramipexole

Walking in the night.

Anyone read this ????

I suffer rls mainly during the day to evening. Going to bed helps me. Please helpt4

Is anyone still on Mirapex?

8 hour flight

Polyradiculoneuropathy & Restless Legs Syndrome

Has anyone any experience of Zyban?

Does anyone else suffer from fibromyalgia and / or ADHD too?

Many thanks to all who responded to my question

Age

Has anyone takend a drug holiday with a dopamine agonists and then gone back to using it or another dopamine agaonist?

Anyone else get laughed at by colleagues when explaining why they're so tired?

My Restless Leg Syndrome is now Controlled

Does anybody else get it in their arms as well?

Sticking to RLS

Pelvic pain and rls

RLS-UK Newsletter Case Study

Offensive, Abusive, Bullying, Sarcastic or Intimidatory Language

Nicotine patches. Currently being trialled inFrance andUs.Could be good for restless legsAnyone heard of this?

Management of Switching from immediate release Pramipexole to slow release Pramipexole

Has anybody tried compression stocking???

Anyone out there had any benefits by taking Magnesium supplements?

Worse night ever

Is Ropineeole making me nod off?

Could Gabapentin be the answer to Restless Legs?

Lucky chance.

Twitching toes

Differences between RLS & Peripheral Neuropathy

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