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Restless Legs Syndrome

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about repinarole

I am taking 3mg of repinarol at 6.15pm then a slow release sinemet at about 10.0pm about 9.0pm I fall asleep but everynight for the last two weeks I have...

I am taking 3mg of repinarol at 6.15pm then a slow release sinemet at about 10...

connie50

•11 years ago

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Asking for Help from Karen Schmidt

Please tell guy on HU to get into the doctor today if possible. Very limb threatening if sores break skin because of swollen legs. Very painful. Mine swelled...

Please tell guy on HU to get into the doctor today if possible. Very limb threat...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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copd

i have copd and i have a very bad cough for 3 days or so but today i coughed up specks of blood in my sputum i am waiting untill it happens again to be sure do...

i have copd and i have a very bad cough for 3 days or so but today i coughed up ...

mollymoomoo

•11 years ago

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Could someone please recommend an antidepressant which will not aggravate my RLS. Members have posted drugs in the past but I didn't make a

note. Many Thanks Marian

jubilee

•11 years ago

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Meeting at work in a circle, I need help with this please.

Did you ever have to sit through a long meeting at work with your legs acting up? We had to sit in circles and my legs were bad the whole time. I ended up...

Did you ever have to sit through a long meeting at work with your legs acting up...

Jaynielynne

•11 years ago

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Update

I saw the university specialist on friday. She wants to give me oxycontin. But first, she wants me to do another sleep study with esophageal pressure...

I saw the university specialist on friday. She wants to give me oxycontin. But f...

ookla

•11 years ago

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I read a while back that there is a card which can be printed for rls sufferers. Can you tell me how I access this card.

I will be flying soon and by showing this to he attendants they will understand if I stand or walk often-without breaking the rules)

I will be flying soon and by showing this to he attendants they will understand ...

Bella5

•11 years ago

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Does anyone have experience with using the Butrans Patch and Tramadol at the same time?

I was prescribed the 10 mcg 7 day patch. He gave this to me because although the Tramadol I take works, it wears off after about two hours and I have to just...

I was prescribed the 10 mcg 7 day patch. He gave this to me because although the...

Twitch1972

•11 years ago

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Beta Blockers and RLS

http://www.ehealthme.com/ds/atenolol/restless+legs

Jaynielynne

•11 years ago

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Medication information from Pramipexole manufacturer's website.

Do not stop taking pramipexole without talking to your doctor. If you are taking pramipexole to treat Parkinson's disease and you suddenly stop taking the...

Do not stop taking pramipexole without talking to your doctor. If you are taking...

Brett85

•11 years ago

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Newby

I am so tired but have been awake for 4 out of 7 hours with my arms and legs feeling very irritable .... I went to the doctors about 8 months ago with the...

I am so tired but have been awake for 4 out of 7 hours with my arms and legs fee...

FIDKAR

•11 years ago

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First post... Looking for advice on best working drug please

Hi, I have suffered RLS for the past 40+ years... And have been prescribed Mirapexin for 4 years, and now just gone on to Ropinirole, 2mg. As it is 03.52am the...

Hi, I have suffered RLS for the past 40+ years... And have been prescribed Mirap...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Can anyone tell me what the highest dose of Pramipexole is for restless legs.Moved house and new GP issued a p description for 0.25MG .

I was on 0.18 MG. and wasn't aware that I needed to go up.

Conchita

•11 years ago

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ADHD and RLS

Hi, I have been diagnosed with RLS for a few years now and have acute symptoms, which cover most of my body. I wondered if anyone else who has RLS has also...

Hi, I have been diagnosed with RLS for a few years now and have acute symptoms,...

SJG79

•11 years ago

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Shooting pains with rls.

Does anyone get shooting pains with rls? I tried a heating pad last night. It was not effective. Anyone know what to do when it goes on every 3 or 4 minutes?...

Does anyone get shooting pains with rls? I tried a heating pad last night. It w...

Brett85

•11 years ago

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An alternative antidepressant to Trazadone.

I have been on Trazadone for a couple of months now. But it's affecting my vision, in particular my eyes. So much so that I need to change my glasses. It's...

I have been on Trazadone for a couple of months now. But it's affecting my visio...

Mispiernas

•11 years ago

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Sitting on an exercising ball whilst watching TV!

I have bought a large exercising ball recently because it was suggested from my physiotherapist. Since, everytime my legs become restless, I sit on the...

I have bought a large exercising ball recently because it was suggested from my ...

pineapple_head

•11 years ago

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Magnesium and Calcium helps with sleep?

I have been diagnosed with RLS and I have been prescribed Ropinerole but I coudn't take them because they contain E172 colour and I am badly allergic to that...

I have been diagnosed with RLS and I have been prescribed Ropinerole but I coudn...

pineapple_head

•11 years ago

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R.L.S. and Amitriptyline.

I have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia and the Consultant Rheumatologist has given me a prescription for Amitriptyline,not for depression but for pain and to...

I have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia and the Consultant Rheumatologist has gi...

bvlgari

•11 years ago

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RLS isn't so serious that it's life-threatening- wanna bet?

2 people out of 4 in my family have rls. 2 now have high blood pressure, One is borderline diabetic. We are all physically active. 3 of us eat healthy, Adam...

2 people out of 4 in my family have rls. 2 now have high blood pressure, One is...

Jaynielynne

•11 years ago

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Tamiflu and flu medicines - Bad for rls?

I feel like death today. It's my first day with the flu. I have the high fever and chills- all of the classic symptoms. I did get a flu jab. I was around sick...

I feel like death today. It's my first day with the flu. I have the high fever a...

Jaynielynne

•11 years ago

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What do you do when you have been through every drug on the list? Everything works for a while then stops or makes things worse Desperate.

I am asking for help for my mum as she is partially sighted and has never used a computer. She is nearly 83 and has had RLS for about 8 year. We have tried...

I am asking for help for my mum as she is partially sighted and has never used a...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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can anyone tell me what the difference is between ADARTEL& REQUIP REPINAROLE I have tried to goole it but nothings coming up.

if anyone can let me no I would appreciate it thankyou

connie50

•11 years ago

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Gabapentin and Ropinirole working for now. Yee Ha!!

I've been taking 1800mg Gabapentin and 3mg Ropinirole 1 hour before bed for three weeks and sleeping well no RLS . Man it's great sleep well. I had been taking...

I've been taking 1800mg Gabapentin and 3mg Ropinirole 1 hour before bed for thre...

SmokeyMtHillBilly

•11 years ago

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When Ropinirole stops working?

I may have found an answer! i was prescribed 0.5mg in the morning and the same in the evening. However after 3 months rls returned. I thought i would stop...

I may have found an answer! i was prescribed 0.5mg in the morning and the same i...

m1946

•11 years ago

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Pramipexole v Ropinorole

I have taken 2 mg of Ropinorole for many years and it just stopped working. My GP has given me Pramipexole 2 x 0.88mg. They work and give relief for longer...

I have taken 2 mg of Ropinorole for many years and it just stopped working. My ...

cefndaniel

•11 years ago

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I think i might have R.L.S

Hi there, im kinda new with this so im not sure how this works. So 2 or 3 weeks ago i started feeling something going trough my legs, arms , hands and feet....

Hi there, im kinda new with this so im not sure how this works. So 2 or 3 weeks...

Derpy_Gamer

•11 years ago

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Does anyone else find symptoms are worse when you don't sweat? If my feet feel really dry, ie not sweaty at all, rather than dry skin.

I've had RLS since I was a child, on and off. Since stopping codeine after a long period of use, prior to knee replacements, I have had it every night for...

I've had RLS since I was a child, on and off. Since stopping codeine after a lon...

Gumph

•11 years ago

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not sure if I have RLS or just fidgety - what do you reckon

I've just been doing some googling as my sleep is a nightmare again at the moment and I am not sure whether what I am experiencing relates to this condition or...

I've just been doing some googling as my sleep is a nightmare again at the momen...

sadfan99

•11 years ago

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jubilee

I had a lovely nights sleep last night (for a change) I had a hot bath followed by 2 Paracetamol and a glass of warm milk and it worked for me xx

I had a lovely nights sleep last night (for a change) I had a hot bath followe...

jubilee

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Restless Legs Syndrome | HealthUnlocked

Restless Legs Syndrome

All posts for February 2014

about repinarole

Asking for Help from Karen Schmidt

copd

Could someone please recommend an antidepressant which will not aggravate my RLS. Members have posted drugs in the past but I didn't make a

Meeting at work in a circle, I need help with this please.

Update

I read a while back that there is a card which can be printed for rls sufferers. Can you tell me how I access this card.

Does anyone have experience with using the Butrans Patch and Tramadol at the same time?

Beta Blockers and RLS

Medication information from Pramipexole manufacturer's website.

Newby

First post... Looking for advice on best working drug please

Can anyone tell me what the highest dose of Pramipexole is for restless legs.Moved house and new GP issued a p description for 0.25MG .

ADHD and RLS

Shooting pains with rls.

An alternative antidepressant to Trazadone.

Sitting on an exercising ball whilst watching TV!

Magnesium and Calcium helps with sleep?

R.L.S. and Amitriptyline.

RLS isn't so serious that it's life-threatening- wanna bet?

Tamiflu and flu medicines - Bad for rls?

What do you do when you have been through every drug on the list? Everything works for a while then stops or makes things worse Desperate.

can anyone tell me what the difference is between ADARTEL& REQUIP REPINAROLE I have tried to goole it but nothings coming up.

Gabapentin and Ropinirole working for now. Yee Ha!!

When Ropinirole stops working?

Pramipexole v Ropinorole

I think i might have R.L.S

Does anyone else find symptoms are worse when you don't sweat? If my feet feel really dry, ie not sweaty at all, rather than dry skin.

not sure if I have RLS or just fidgety - what do you reckon

jubilee

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