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Restless Legs Syndrome

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hi to all, just joined and really wondering if my newly aquired rls is because I was off my feet for 6 months and recently returned to work

t after the 2nd day on the job (I'm up and down stairs and on my feet the entire shift) I started getting the rls and it can hit at anytime. nights worst. my...

t after the 2nd day on the job (I'm up and down stairs and on my feet the entir...

t-munchkins

•11 years ago

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Ferritin Levels

Well not sure what this all means re my RLS but for now i could not be happier. My doctor did a blood test in December specifically for the Ferritin and long...

Well not sure what this all means re my RLS but for now i could not be happier. ...

Avosyl

•11 years ago

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MEDICATION NOT WORKING

On baclofen,iron and pramipexole but not getting any relief at my lowest now doctor says he don.t know what to do next seen all doctors i can but no- one seems...

On baclofen,iron and pramipexole but not getting any relief at my lowest now doc...

nick-the-turk

•11 years ago

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Has anyone tried Vitalcalm for restless legs?

My GP has just prescribed fluoxetine for menopausal hot flushes which I now realise is Prozac. I found that it may exacerbate RLS which she knows I suffer...

My GP has just prescribed fluoxetine for menopausal hot flushes which I now real...

RestlessOwl

•11 years ago

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RLS to Parkinsons?

Is there any statistics on the likelihood or RLS being a portend or pre-cursor of Parkinson's or anything like that?

Is there any statistics on the likelihood or RLS being a portend or pre-cursor...

Hopeless100

•11 years ago

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Is itching a symptom?

My legs have been itchy, but I always thought it was a side effect from the meds. Now that I'm not on any meds and I still feel the need to scratch my legs...

My legs have been itchy, but I always thought it was a side effect from the meds...

ookla

•11 years ago

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Pramapexole no longer being manufactured?????

Was given pramipexole by Neurologist and had been on that for a year or so. A few months went to the chemist with my script to be told that its no longer...

Was given pramipexole by Neurologist and had been on that for a year or so. A fe...

Aarromey

•11 years ago

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Which one should I choose?

So, it turns out that the amitriptyline was making my legs worse after all (but made the itching stop, oh well). The doctor's next suggestions are sinimet...

So, it turns out that the amitriptyline was making my legs worse after all (but ...

ookla

•11 years ago

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Work and RLS.

I drink coffee to keep myself awake at work. I start work at 430 am. As of late, I am taking Bayer Coated Aspirin by habit then because by 10 am, I have a...

I drink coffee to keep myself awake at work. I start work at 430 am. As of late...

Jaynielynne

•11 years ago

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Anyone taking Gralise(gabapentin extended release) for RLS? How long did it take for it to start working?

I started taking Gralise 6 days ago for RLS and peripheral neuropathy. The tingling in my hands and feet seems to have gotten better thus far, but not the RLS....

I started taking Gralise 6 days ago for RLS and peripheral neuropathy. The tingl...

cloudwalker84

•11 years ago

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The answer to weight loss is . . .

Porridge - every morning with honey ! Gets your metabolism up and running - I've lost 3 stone this way and combination of running twice a week - 2 hours each -...

Porridge - every morning with honey ! Gets your metabolism up and running - I've...

WindyGail

•11 years ago

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Have you heard about leech therapy for RLS? Has anyone dare to try?

Leeches are annelids, a kind of worm (ground creature) that lives in wet places. All leeches are carnivorous, that is, they eat mainly meat, but some are also...

Leeches are annelids, a kind of worm (ground creature) that lives in wet places....

nalanna

•11 years ago

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Been using neupro patches for two days. Havnt had any sleep at all.What do I do cant ring the surgery Its sunday Anyone got any advise.

evenelson

•11 years ago

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My hands, feet and in general hurt to bend as well as to the rest of my body and I don't know if this is fibromyalgia or a side effect?

The pain in one knee is worse since I fell downstairs. Bending my knees is very difficult in the last year and getting up from being on the floor. Even after a...

The pain in one knee is worse since I fell downstairs. Bending my knees is very ...

Mispiernas

•11 years ago

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Clonazepam

Given by neurologist, Tried this for a few days but found it hypnotic and weird, didn't get to find out if it was working as I was spaced out!. Nasty, stopped...

Given by neurologist, Tried this for a few days but found it hypnotic and weird...

Hopeless100

•11 years ago

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As antihistamines make RLS worse does anyone have any advice on how to cope with hay fever? Thanks for any help!

restlessinlondon

•11 years ago

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Does anyone know of a good forum for rls in a child? I need help in locating one please.

Does anyone know of a RLS forum or group that can help mommy deal with their little kids who have RLS? My friend has a 5 year old little boy who was diagnosed...

Does anyone know of a RLS forum or group that can help mommy deal with their lit...

Jaynielynne

•11 years ago

1 Reply

what is augmentation please

lousy

•11 years ago

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I can't stop

I get restless leg not only at night .... but in the day too .... It is driving me mad .... Is this normal ......

I get restless leg not only at night .... but in the day too .... It is driving ...

stevespoc

•11 years ago

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Has anyone tried vitamin B1 for RLS My doctor prescribed it but don't think she has a clue !!!

Carole59

•11 years ago

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I recently went gluten free and my symptoms went away. I have had so much pain with rls I can't even say how wonderful it is. not even taki

taking medication anymore

pannaper

•11 years ago

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Has anyone heard of the drug Lacosamine.Trials are showing good results at the moment for RLS. It is currently used in Parkinson's

Conchita

•11 years ago

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Hydrocodone Caugh Medicine.

I came down with a bad sinus infection and was given caugh medicine with Hydrocodone. I usually take .25mg of Mirapex with 75% success. During this time of...

I came down with a bad sinus infection and was given caugh medicine with Hydroco...

RowdyB

•11 years ago

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Does anybody get the RLS symptoms all over you body and not just in the legs or sometimes not in the legs at all but everywhere else instead

I have been Restless Legs Syndrome for a long time. I have been controlling it with Pramipexole or Mirapex .25 for many years. About a year and a half ago I...

I have been Restless Legs Syndrome for a long time. I have been controlling it w...

BeehindBlueyes

•11 years ago

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Ginkgo Biloba and Magnesium

I have been taken Ropinirole for some years having increased the dosage from .50 mg to 1 mg. However, my symptoms were getting worse which meant a visit to the...

I have been taken Ropinirole for some years having increased the dosage from .50...

alphalogan

•11 years ago

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Hi everyone. Does long term use of ssri cause rls? Does caffeine have a negative impact? Does magnesium help? Thanks for taking time x

Jumbi

•11 years ago

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A story of RLS in Costa Rica...

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Hidden

•11 years ago

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Section of article that talks about "iron withholding" by our bodies in an effort to kill bacteria. Could this lead to RLS?

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Human iron metabolism From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Humans use 20 ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Can I take more Mirapex? I have been on the same dose for about 3 years.

I have really been suffering with severe RLS. I really need some sleep. I have taken 1 mg of Mirapex and 100 mg of Tramadol tonight and I am absolutely getting...

I have really been suffering with severe RLS. I really need some sleep. I have t...

sleeplessincalif

•11 years ago

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Posts - Restless Legs Syndrome | HealthUnlocked

Restless Legs Syndrome

All posts for January 2014

hi to all, just joined and really wondering if my newly aquired rls is because I was off my feet for 6 months and recently returned to work

Ferritin Levels

MEDICATION NOT WORKING

Has anyone tried Vitalcalm for restless legs?

RLS to Parkinsons?

Is itching a symptom?

Pramapexole no longer being manufactured?????

Which one should I choose?

Work and RLS.

Anyone taking Gralise(gabapentin extended release) for RLS? How long did it take for it to start working?

The answer to weight loss is . . .

Have you heard about leech therapy for RLS? Has anyone dare to try?

Been using neupro patches for two days. Havnt had any sleep at all.What do I do cant ring the surgery Its sunday Anyone got any advise.

My hands, feet and in general hurt to bend as well as to the rest of my body and I don't know if this is fibromyalgia or a side effect?

more of a statement than a question. Suffered RLS for years and lately so bad i end up crying

Clonazepam

As antihistamines make RLS worse does anyone have any advice on how to cope with hay fever? Thanks for any help!

Does anyone know of a good forum for rls in a child? I need help in locating one please.

what is augmentation please

I can't stop

Has anyone tried vitamin B1 for RLS My doctor prescribed it but don't think she has a clue !!!

I recently went gluten free and my symptoms went away. I have had so much pain with rls I can't even say how wonderful it is. not even taki

Has anyone heard of the drug Lacosamine.Trials are showing good results at the moment for RLS. It is currently used in Parkinson's

Hydrocodone Caugh Medicine.

Does anybody get the RLS symptoms all over you body and not just in the legs or sometimes not in the legs at all but everywhere else instead

Ginkgo Biloba and Magnesium

Hi everyone. Does long term use of ssri cause rls? Does caffeine have a negative impact? Does magnesium help? Thanks for taking time x

A story of RLS in Costa Rica...

Section of article that talks about "iron withholding" by our bodies in an effort to kill bacteria. Could this lead to RLS?

Can I take more Mirapex? I have been on the same dose for about 3 years.

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