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Restless Legs Syndrome

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Can I suggest a trial?

I'll try once more! -------------------------------------------------------------------- I have had what I believe is RLS for many decades, mostly in my legs...

I'll try once more! ------------------------------------------------------------...

Jayprime

•7 years ago

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RLS exercise that works !!!

I have RLS and do a stretch exercise which involves put your hands on a wall then put one foot back keep flat on the ground . Try to move your leg back as far...

I have RLS and do a stretch exercise which involves put your hands on a wall the...

atkin8

•7 years ago

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Don't chop your legs off!!

I had rls for over 20yrs and tried everything. It was only when a new GP I saw who had researched rls prescribed clonazepam 500 microgram per evening gave me...

I had rls for over 20yrs and tried everything. It was only when a new GP I saw w...

Charlesbarry

•7 years ago

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Help!

Currently I'm on 88 micrograms of Pramipexole but its not working all the time. Instead of asking the GP to up the dosage, might I be better getting rid of...

Currently I'm on 88 micrograms of Pramipexole but its not working all the time. ...

Annacartwright

•7 years ago

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Episodes of RLS months apart

Hi, I used to get RLS about once every year or two in the summer for a few nights and then it would disappear completely. It was so rare it didn't bother me....

Hi, I used to get RLS about once every year or two in the summer for a few night...

wsjulz

•7 years ago

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Petition re depleted soil

Hi I read recently that in Europe magnesium levels are down to 20% compared to organic soil. There is a petition against overuse of soil for anyone interested...

Hi I read recently that in Europe magnesium levels are down to 20% compared to o...

2everett

•7 years ago

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Restless legs pain day and night

Hi guys I am diagnosed with Restless legs syndrome as wellas Fibromyalgia. Recently, we have had hot weather in Lincoln where I live and I have had chronic...

Hi guys I am diagnosed with Restless legs syndrome as wellas Fibromyalgia. Recen...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Magnesium Malate

Hi all. I've been taking Magnesium Citrate for two months and it helps a bit, but not as much as I'd hoped. I've been reading that Magnesium Malate is more...

Hi all. I've been taking Magnesium Citrate for two months and it helps a bit, bu...

lorrinet

•7 years ago

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Theory of possible cause of RLS

If we stand back and look at the motions involved with rls it breaks down into 2 distinct moves.The first is a fast jerk or muscle tighten and this is followed...

If we stand back and look at the motions involved with rls it breaks down into 2...

marc99

•7 years ago

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Feeling lucky

After reading all of the posts today from everyone suffering and needing to use such a vast amount of medications, some really heavy-duty, I have to say that...

After reading all of the posts today from everyone suffering and needing to use ...

marsha2306

•7 years ago

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no sleep

good morning everyone .can anyone out there in the RLS community tell me why I am waking every morning with a feeling of a massive hangover after taking my...

good morning everyone .can anyone out there in the RLS community tell me why I a...

connie50

•7 years ago

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Heavy eyes and no sleep

I have had RLS since I was about 5 years old. The past 5 years I have been on requip and mirapex, they have stopped working and they added gabapentin and that...

I have had RLS since I was about 5 years old. The past 5 years I have been on r...

Ddgregg61

•7 years ago

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Walgreens oil

Searching for the person that posted the name of an inexpensive cream or oil for rls & I believe Parkinson's, that was found at Walgreens. Can't find the post....

Searching for the person that posted the name of an inexpensive cream or oil for...

AnneJende

•7 years ago

11 Replies

Is Zoloft a "no-no"?

Hello, everyone! Have been trying to find out if Zoloft (sertraline) is one of the antidepressants that makes RLS worse......any answers for me? I really hope...

Hello, everyone! Have been trying to find out if Zoloft (sertraline) is one of t...

patmac

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Augmentation study

Just wondering if anyone knows of a more recent study? Even though its dated 2006, it makes interesting reading and advocates medication rotation....

Just wondering if anyone knows of a more recent study? Even though its dated 200...

Pramipexoleaddict

•7 years ago

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Continuing nightmare after stopping Pramipexole

Hi all! I stopped Pramipexole about 2 months ago and am still really struggling. Luckily though, I have a very well informed, sympathetic GP , who has tried me...

Hi all! I stopped Pramipexole about 2 months ago and am still really struggling....

Sheelaghj

•7 years ago

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Upside of rls

I've just changed electricity provider and had a smart meter installed two days ago which I've been watching avidly. Doing the ironing at 2am this morning I...

I've just changed electricity provider and had a smart meter installed two days ...

LoisTonya

•7 years ago

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Marmite

I know it is rather a controversial, not to say hugely divisive, subject for such a friendly forum and is probably on a par with soap-in-the-bed in terms of...

I know it is rather a controversial, not to say hugely divisive, subject for suc...

involuntarydancer

•7 years ago

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First of 5 iron infusions

Had my first of five iron infusions and it really made me nauseous! Don't get me wrong if it helps in the end I can handle it, I was just surprised.

Had my first of five iron infusions and it really made me nauseous! Don't get me...

AnneJende

•7 years ago

3 Replies

Acupuncture Points

This will sound ridiculous,but it works: There are 2 acpuncture points one behind each knee in centre of crease in skin...

This will sound ridiculous,but it works: There are 2 ...

jimindigo

•7 years ago

2 Replies

RLS

Hi all. Not usually a fan of msg boards but think I can help a few ppl. A bit of background. Male, English, 62 years, full renal failure, rejected kidney...

Hi all. Not usually a fan of msg boards but think I can help a few ppl. A bit of...

marc99

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Mindfull

Hi All. A quick new post. Has anyone found that if your mind is occupied that your RLS is lessened? Also if so, ahs anyone tried hypnosis to stop you...

Hi All. A quick new post. Has anyone found that if your mind is occupied that ...

Hamish58

•7 years ago

8 Replies

Coming off Ropinerol to Gabapentin

Hi Everyone, So the doctor says Ropinerole isn't addictive it's a preventative so if you stop taking them the symptoms will just come back. With that thought...

Hi Everyone, So the doctor says Ropinerole isn't addictive it's a preventative s...

Hamish58

•7 years ago

8 Replies

RLS Research: RLS and Pregnancy

One of the most common complaints we hear about from people living with RLS is that there isn't enough research being conducted into causes, treatments etc. A...

One of the most common complaints we hear about from people living with RLS is t...

Daragh

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Blood tests

I now have results of blood tests and my ferritin level is low also discovered an under active thyroid so lets see what these tablets do and if my legs get any...

I now have results of blood tests and my ferritin level is low also discovered a...

Ozxy

•7 years ago

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Disappointed

Well the iron infusion didn't work as well as I expected...I had no trouble going from 900 mg gabapentin to 600 mg at 9 pm but when I tried to go down further...

Well the iron infusion didn't work as well as I expected...I had no trouble goin...

marsha2306

•7 years ago

10 Replies

My blood test results are in, it's not low ferritin or B12

Good evening all, The results are in. Serum ferritin 351 and B12 621 So that's been ruled out, I now need to keep a food map. It does seem, however, that it's...

Good evening all, The results are in. Serum ferritin 351 and B12 621 So that's ...

Pramipexoleaddict

•7 years ago

12 Replies

Orange feet?

Does anyone have discolouration on their feet? The soles of mine are always very dry and look yellow/orange with little red pin pricks?

Does anyone have discolouration on their feet? The soles of mine are always very...

Katys1981zzz

•7 years ago

3 Replies

B12

I watched Dr in the House - UK Television. A man had suffered sleeplessness nights plus night sweats for 20 years. After tests they discovered he had low...

I watched Dr in the House - UK Television. A man had suffered sleeplessness nigh...

2everett

•7 years ago

2 Replies

Circadin for sleep?

Has anyone ever tried Circadin for sleep, along with pregabalin? I have tried it one night only , resulting in severe RLS till I finally got up at 6 am in...

Has anyone ever tried Circadin for sleep, along with pregabalin? I have tried i...

picol

•7 years ago

18 Replies

Posts - Restless Legs Syndrome | HealthUnlocked

Restless Legs Syndrome

All posts for May 2017

Can I suggest a trial?

RLS exercise that works !!!

Don't chop your legs off!!

Help!

Episodes of RLS months apart

Petition re depleted soil

Restless legs pain day and night

Magnesium Malate

Theory of possible cause of RLS

Feeling lucky

no sleep

Heavy eyes and no sleep

Walgreens oil

Is Zoloft a "no-no"?

Augmentation study

Continuing nightmare after stopping Pramipexole

Upside of rls

Marmite

First of 5 iron infusions

Acupuncture Points

RLS

Mindfull

Coming off Ropinerol to Gabapentin

RLS Research: RLS and Pregnancy

Blood tests

Disappointed

My blood test results are in, it's not low ferritin or B12

Orange feet?

B12

Circadin for sleep?

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