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Restless Legs Syndrome

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Has anyone any advice as to how to cope with RLS on a long flight? (Australia/NZ).

I managed a year ago by upping my Ropinirole a bit, but my RLS has got worse since then.

I managed a year ago by upping my Ropinirole a bit, but my RLS has got worse sin...

Altair

•11 years ago

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RLS-UK Merchandise now available - let's raise awareness of RLS!!

You can now buy our RLS-UK Merchandise (folding shopping bag, pen and trolley key) from the 'Shop' section of the RLS-UK website - www.rls-uk.org We have...

You can now buy our RLS-UK Merchandise (folding shopping bag, pen and trolley ke...

Daragh

•11 years ago

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Sleep Study Research - your help is needed. Is Home Video Polysomnography (HVP) a feasible method for assessing people with parasomnias?

RLS-UK has been contacted by Peter Muthinji, a specialised clinical physiologist working at King's college hospital and who has a special interest in sleep...

RLS-UK has been contacted by Peter Muthinji, a specialised clinical physiologist...

Daragh

•11 years ago

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Restless Legs And Surgery, I have Experienced something I would like to share with all. I recently had a minor gynaecology op and had a

spinal anaesthetic leaving my legs dead from the waist down. The op went well but in the recovery room I had a severe attack of RLS in both legs !! my legs...

spinal anaesthetic leaving my legs dead from the waist down. The op went well bu...

jubilee

•11 years ago

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Does anyone relate to this

I found this video and it shows EXACTLY what I`m like when the rls starts....Eventually it gets worse and i have to get up. I know everyone feels it...

I found this video and it shows EXACTLY what I`m like when the rls starts....Eve...

thedragon

•11 years ago

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ropinirole

just returned from the usa on holiday ran out of my medication(ROPINAROLE) so had to buy some from Walgreens cost me a fortune but I found that they are very...

just returned from the usa on holiday ran out of my medication(ROPINAROLE) so ha...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Technical problems

A few of us have had some messages disappearing - often receiving an email notification of a forum message but when we click on the link, the message has...

A few of us have had some messages disappearing - often receiving an email notif...

Tiredparent

Restless Leg Syndrome•11 years ago

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Is anyone out there having a problem getting pramipexole. I have been told by pharmacist that there is a problem with manufacturing of it.

Cathgra

•11 years ago

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How many people here have family members with RLS/PLMD also?? There is a strong genetic link in lots of families.

The genes can be recessive and just passed on, but for example, I have 2 sisters, 2 nieces, and my oldest niece's kids (6 and 9) who all have RLS and PLMD. I...

The genes can be recessive and just passed on, but for example, I have 2 sisters...

nightdancer

•11 years ago

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can anyone tell me the difference between RLS and Involuntary Limb Movement Disorder?

I have been told since my teenage years that I have RLS and it has gotten progressively worse over the years (I'm now 60) I posted recently about my nightmare...

I have been told since my teenage years that I have RLS and it has gotten progre...

JosieL

•11 years ago

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Dopamine agonists have helped me so much.

After years of suffering and symptoms getting worse. Pain in my knees and hips from the jerking and having to sit on my hands at work as symptoms started in...

After years of suffering and symptoms getting worse. Pain in my knees and hips f...

1967bagpuss

•11 years ago

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Just to say hello

I wish I had discovered this forum earlier, it is nice to know at least there are others out there who know how horrible RLS is. I have suffered really badly...

I wish I had discovered this forum earlier, it is nice to know at least there ar...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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This and That RLS

Every self help RLS self help article and book says that If we have RLS going on, then we need to go to the doctor. There is a long running list of self...

Every self help RLS self help article and book says that If we have RLS going o...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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For those of you using Neupro, what Mg are you on?

I started on Neupro at 1 Mg, and am up to 3 Mg presently. It is not working very well and my doctor prescribed 6 Mg for me to go on. From what I've read...

I started on Neupro at 1 Mg, and am up to 3 Mg presently. It is not working very...

lovepugs

•11 years ago

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I had had a week of restless legs and arms what can I do?

I have had chronic back pain and op 2 years ago and also take gabapentin so wonder what I can do.

I have had chronic back pain and op 2 years ago and also take gabapentin so wond...

ccaroles

•11 years ago

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Restless Nights

With regard to RSL I have found some relief from a machine which is a circulation electrical stimulator, when you put both feet on gives a gentle electric...

With regard to RSL I have found some relief from a machine which is a circulatio...

rupert1951

•11 years ago

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Putting the record straight about Dwimble, Newman1 and halcyon bracelets

Last week thedragon posted a comment in the 'Posts' section entitled 'Objection!' about the restriction of Dwimble on the forum. There were various comments in...

Last week thedragon posted a comment in the 'Posts' section entitled 'Objection!...

Tiredparent

Restless Leg Syndrome•11 years ago

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I am so sorry for taking all of you for granted

The other day, I visited another message board and asked a yes/no question. It's received over 100 views, but no one has bothered to take the effort to...

The other day, I visited another message board and asked a yes/no question. It's...

ookla

•11 years ago

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Three weeks without pacing the floor every night for hours!!!

I started taking Requip XL 4mg three weeks ago because my standard one was not available (out of UK at the time). Apparently the slow release is not used here...

I started taking Requip XL 4mg three weeks ago because my standard one was not a...

cicek

•11 years ago

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Does anyone know if, in fact, there is research going on for RLS? If so, where is it being conducted?

Bella5

•11 years ago

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Diabetes and RLS 2

I just want to say thank you to Yikes, Tallula, Thedragon, and Elisse, for your care, and kind messages about my niece, i very much appriciate it, and my niece...

I just want to say thank you to Yikes, Tallula, Thedragon, and Elisse, for your ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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What should and should not be allowed on our site...DISCUSS!!!!!

Due to the "disharmony" on quite a few recent posts, I would like to create a discussion to see what members think should or should not be allowed. In my...

Due to the "disharmony" on quite a few recent posts, I would like to create a di...

thedragon

•11 years ago

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Went to see a neurologist today

He said my symptoms *sound* like RLS, but since I have it in the morning (as well as throughout the day and evening and night) and didn't get much relief from...

He said my symptoms *sound* like RLS, but since I have it in the morning (as wel...

ookla

•11 years ago

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Diabetes and RLS

Hi, i urgently need some info on RLS and DIABETES, if anyone can help please, for my niece in hospital and the docs are giving her a hard time, she really...

Hi, i urgently need some info on RLS and DIABETES, if anyone can help please, fo...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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RLS - The bad reaction with Citalopram -

I have read on this site that Citalopram aggravates RLS . I saw my GP today and asked about switching to Venlafaxine (thedragon and one other was also...

I have read on this site that Citalopram aggravates RLS . I saw my GP today and ...

jubilee

•11 years ago

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Very short, very important post!!!!

I JUST HAD 7 HOURS CONTINUOUS SLEEP!!!!

thedragon

•11 years ago

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Restless legs syndrome: Study raises hope for better drugs

John Hopkins researchers may have discovered why insomnia persists in patients with restless legs syndrome (RLS), despite successful treatment of the...

John Hopkins researchers may have discovered why insomnia persists in patients w...

Daragh

•11 years ago

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I'm back in ..... thank ya Jesus!

I think my ban has been removed. I'll know in a second when I try to post this. If so, it's me dwimble under my new account newman1 If I am in fact back in,...

I think my ban has been removed. I'll know in a second when I try to post this. ...

newman1

•11 years ago

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Objection!

Why was dwimble banned or restricted from this site for allegedly trying to sell something ? I and others found the information he was giving really...

Why was dwimble banned or restricted from this site for allegedly trying to sell...

thedragon

•11 years ago

22 Replies

Just a little something to keep us amused!!!!

http://www.wimp.com/restlesslegs/

thedragon

•11 years ago

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Posts - Restless Legs Syndrome | HealthUnlocked

Restless Legs Syndrome

All posts for August 2013

Has anyone any advice as to how to cope with RLS on a long flight? (Australia/NZ).

RLS-UK Merchandise now available - let's raise awareness of RLS!!

Sleep Study Research - your help is needed. Is Home Video Polysomnography (HVP) a feasible method for assessing people with parasomnias?

Restless Legs And Surgery, I have Experienced something I would like to share with all. I recently had a minor gynaecology op and had a

Does anyone relate to this

ropinirole

Technical problems

Is anyone out there having a problem getting pramipexole. I have been told by pharmacist that there is a problem with manufacturing of it.

How many people here have family members with RLS/PLMD also?? There is a strong genetic link in lots of families.

can anyone tell me the difference between RLS and Involuntary Limb Movement Disorder?

Dopamine agonists have helped me so much.

Just to say hello

This and That RLS

For those of you using Neupro, what Mg are you on?

I had had a week of restless legs and arms what can I do?

Restless Nights

Putting the record straight about Dwimble, Newman1 and halcyon bracelets

I am so sorry for taking all of you for granted

Three weeks without pacing the floor every night for hours!!!

Does anyone know if, in fact, there is research going on for RLS? If so, where is it being conducted?

Diabetes and RLS 2

What should and should not be allowed on our site...DISCUSS!!!!!

Went to see a neurologist today

Diabetes and RLS

RLS - The bad reaction with Citalopram -

Very short, very important post!!!!

Restless legs syndrome: Study raises hope for better drugs

I'm back in ..... thank ya Jesus!

Objection!

Just a little something to keep us amused!!!!

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