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Restless Legs Syndrome

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Ferritin Levels

I know lots of people on here have low ferritin and take iron to help get these levels up and help their restless leg symptoms. I'm curious - of these people...

I know lots of people on here have low ferritin and take iron to help get these ...

jvanw918

•6 years ago

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Ethnicity and "White"

I was just updating my profile, and under ethnicity, I noticed caucasian is not listed. Why is that?

I was just updating my profile, and under ethnicity, I noticed caucasian is not ...

tealsea

•6 years ago

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Rls

Well I haven’t been on here for a while but now feel that it’s time to give you guys an update. So 12 months ago I went and has a sleep clinic done where they...

Well I haven’t been on here for a while but now feel that it’s time to give you ...

Jonvicky

•6 years ago

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Amitriptyline and RLS

About 3 years ago I was put on Amitriptyline (to counter some side effects of Leflunomide for SLE) and overnight my RLS stopped. I had dreaded the evenings...

About 3 years ago I was put on Amitriptyline (to counter some side effects of Le...

SH55

•6 years ago

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Restless Leg Medication

Can Mirapex and Requip for restless leg be taken together. Example: Mirapex .05 in the morning and Requip 1 at nite ??

Can Mirapex and Requip for restless leg be taken together. Example: Mirapex .05 ...

Mmayo

•6 years ago

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BACK ON THE MADOPAR

I really tried to give it away but the pain in my legs has returned so severely I just can't cope without it.

I really tried to give it away but the pain in my legs has returned so severely ...

Phogan

•6 years ago

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Premipxole

I have just read the post with the lady trying to come odd the Pramipexole I am in the same position and it's driving me nuts my legs are twitching horrible...

I have just read the post with the lady trying to come odd the Pramipexole I am ...

Hooc

•6 years ago

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Restless legs

I have had rls for as long as I can remember, it got so bad about ten years ago I just wanted to chop them off , I went my doctor not realising it was an...

I have had rls for as long as I can remember, it got so bad about ten years ago ...

Lesamaria

•6 years ago

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What are withdrawal symptoms from requip?

I’ve just recently weened off Prozac and no longer have rls. What are the withdrawal symptoms for Ropinirole/requip? Thank you.

I’ve just recently weened off Prozac and no longer have rls. What are the withdr...

billard

•6 years ago

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Augmentation

What east by augmentation my Gp seems never to have heard of

Hooc

•6 years ago

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RLS

Hi I'm new . I've had RLS since teenage , it was mild then ,I could do knitting or something to take my mind of it.At around 60 it became more severe ,and I...

Hi I'm new . I've had RLS since teenage , it was mild then ,I could do knittin...

lmbrrg

•6 years ago

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New to RLS

Hi I'm new to this forum but think I have had RLS since my daughter was born 4 years ago. I had bad sciatica when pregnant but I'm not sure if there is a link....

Hi I'm new to this forum but think I have had RLS since my daughter was born 4 y...

Rachelelizabeth

•6 years ago

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Restless leg syndrome

I have found the posts very interesting. I began getting RLS at the age of about 30 . When I went to a doctor and tried to explain it, he asked "is everyting...

I have found the posts very interesting. I began getting RLS at the age of about...

vickipwwjd

•6 years ago

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PLEASE HELP ME TO KNOW WHERE TO TURN NEXT! ROPINEROLE WITHDRAWAL AND I CANNOT TAKE IT ONE MORE DAY!! I AM OPEN TO ANY ADVICE PLEASE!!

I have posted and many wonderful people here have been very helpful. Today is my 30 day of trying to get off Ropinerole and I am completely dis functional ......

I have posted and many wonderful people here have been very helpful. Today is m...

Sunshine458

•6 years ago

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Unable to sit. Anyone else have this?

Hi all. After about 3 years of the gradual onset of symptoms and searching to find out what’s going on with my legs, I have been diagnosed with RLS although...

Hi all. After about 3 years of the gradual onset of symptoms and searching to fi...

jim32

•6 years ago

33 Replies

Why does it happen

i take 2mgNupro patch 100 mg Tramodol Ant 150mg Pregablin I have just had 7days with no rls at all , now the last two night have been bad and tonight is...

i take 2mgNupro patch 100 mg Tramodol Ant 150mg Pregablin I have just had 7day...

beady3

•6 years ago

24 Replies

Ice cream

Has anyone any idea what the ingredient is in ice cream that causes restless legs. I’m dairy free so it’s nothing to do with that. Anyone any suggestions?

Has anyone any idea what the ingredient is in ice cream that causes restless le...

Mum007

•6 years ago

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Neupro patch cut in half

I’m trying to wean off patch. I’m down to 1 mg and ran out. I’ve got a bunch of 2 mg patches left over and with the price of them I’d like to use them. Can I...

I’m trying to wean off patch. I’m down to 1 mg and ran out. I’ve got a bunch of ...

Lancerhog

•6 years ago

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breakthrough with meds and Rls

further to last post 2nd night NO RLS and dropped another half amytryptoline will stay on that for week and ansolutely no depression.- ive learned that for me...

further to last post 2nd night NO RLS and dropped another half amytryptoline wil...

jan_ET

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Swapping pramipexole for Ropinerole

Hi everybody! My consultant is trying to get me off the pramipexole/ Oxycodone combo I have been taking, and on to Ropinerole . I just wanted to know if the...

Hi everybody! My consultant is trying to get me off the pramipexole/ Oxycodone...

Sheelaghj

•6 years ago

18 Replies

"High-functioning depression and RLS"

Hi all. Well, it's 3:30 AM- have been up since 1 AM and I'm tired but won't be able to comfortably go back to bed till around 5. I am excited because I now...

Hi all. Well, it's 3:30 AM- have been up since 1 AM and I'm tired but won't be a...

Hidden

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Thyroid issues

Hello 😊 I had my thyroid removed in Nov '17 & I'm on 100/75mcg Thyroxine alternate days...i just want to know if anyone knows how long it takes to be more...

Hello 😊 I had my thyroid removed in Nov '17 & I'm on 100/75mcg Thyroxine altern...

Penny3164

•6 years ago

5 Replies

RLS linked to Plantar Fasciitis

Ive just discovered something else that helps RLS. Under the foot is a thick band called the Plantar Fasciitis and this can be linked to RLS. As a child I had...

Ive just discovered something else that helps RLS. Under the foot is a thick ban...

Nannarls

•6 years ago

29 Replies

Restless legs syndrome??

I have hypothyroidism. Some people have suggested that I may have RLS, I have a feeling of being touched/crawling/tickling feeling in my lower legs/ feet. I...

I have hypothyroidism. Some people have suggested that I may have RLS, I have a ...

thompsond29

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Augmentation? I'm guessing yes.

I'm new here and hope to contribute to and benefit from this site. Nighttime RLS started in 2010. My GP started me on Requip 1mg on 1/10/11. Worked for some...

I'm new here and hope to contribute to and benefit from this site. Nighttime RLS...

lenpharleyd

•6 years ago

42 Replies

I UNDERSTAND

I recently had reason to include the following, via personal message, to somebody who is very special to me. I hope you don't mind, but I have decided to share...

I recently had reason to include the following, via personal message, to somebod...

Phogan

•6 years ago

4 Replies

ESCITALOPRAM

Is Escitalopram the same drug as Lexam? I take Lexam but unfortunately I have run out of it for the last couple days. I will fill my script tomorrow but was...

Is Escitalopram the same drug as Lexam? I take Lexam but unfortunately I have r...

Phogan

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Nerve Decompression in legs for RLS?

Has anyone heard of a Dr. James Anderson, a Podiatrist in CO, who does nerve Decompression in the lower legs and which has been 90% effective in relieving...

Has anyone heard of a Dr. James Anderson, a Podiatrist in CO, who does nerve Dec...

CindyPatt

•6 years ago

2 Replies

AND NOW A WEE BIT OF 'GOOD' NEWS ABOUT ME

You may recall that I had a certain ambition to become a 'Patient Liason Advocate', which for those of you who are new to this website is something that I...

You may recall that I had a certain ambition to become a 'Patient Liason Advoca...

Phogan

•6 years ago

11 Replies

UPDATE ON LEE

Hi everyone, for those who have read my previous texts regarding a newby (Lee) to RLS. I have some unfortunate and rather sad news to report. Lee rang me 3...

Hi everyone, for those who have read my previous texts regarding a newby (Lee) t...

Phogan

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Restless Legs Syndrome | HealthUnlocked

Restless Legs Syndrome

All posts for February 2018

Ferritin Levels

Ethnicity and "White"

Rls

Amitriptyline and RLS

Restless Leg Medication

BACK ON THE MADOPAR

Premipxole

Restless legs

What are withdrawal symptoms from requip?

Augmentation

RLS

New to RLS

Restless leg syndrome

PLEASE HELP ME TO KNOW WHERE TO TURN NEXT! ROPINEROLE WITHDRAWAL AND I CANNOT TAKE IT ONE MORE DAY!! I AM OPEN TO ANY ADVICE PLEASE!!

Unable to sit. Anyone else have this?

Why does it happen

Ice cream

Neupro patch cut in half

breakthrough with meds and Rls

Swapping pramipexole for Ropinerole

"High-functioning depression and RLS"

Thyroid issues

RLS linked to Plantar Fasciitis

Restless legs syndrome??

Augmentation? I'm guessing yes.

I UNDERSTAND

ESCITALOPRAM

Nerve Decompression in legs for RLS?

AND NOW A WEE BIT OF 'GOOD' NEWS ABOUT ME

UPDATE ON LEE

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