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Restless Legs Syndrome

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Things that trigger and help my RLS

Hi everyone. I’ve had RLS since I was a baby. Grew up being told it was all in my head. Triggers: Bananas, antihistamines (allergy meds), cheese is the worst,...

Hi everyone. I’ve had RLS since I was a baby. Grew up being told it was all in m...

RestlessStudent

•6 years ago

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Weaning off Ropinerole

I will never take ropinerole again. I weaned my self from it a few years ago and it was difficult. I restarted it with recurring RLS. I was suffering...

I will never take ropinerole again. I weaned my self from it a few years ago and...

Lerb

•6 years ago

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Emergency Help!

Can someone please talk to me? I must be dying with right leg...I don’t know what to do with myself...

Can someone please talk to me? I must be dying with right leg...I don’t know wha...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Sleep

Is there anyone who gets quite a few nights sleep ,how many nights is the most anyone has had , then rls sets in I often get a lot of good nights sleep and...

Is there anyone who gets quite a few nights sleep ,how many nights is the most a...

beady3

•6 years ago

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RLS Mistake

I really messed up, maybe this will help someone else. Had legs mainly under control with clonapin, lyrica & trazadone. I felt like I was augmenting on...

I really messed up, maybe this will help someone else. Had legs mainly under co...

Ikeeptrying

•6 years ago

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What doctor to go to for RLS?

I have RLS. Constant shaking in my legs, both while sitting down or laying down. My question is should I go to my GP or my neurologist? Or find someone who...

I have RLS. Constant shaking in my legs, both while sitting down or laying down....

kel12345

•6 years ago

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Internal Vibration

Hi, I've battled PLMS, legs only, for 20 years with some success and some rough periods. Its been hard at times, but generally manageable. Lately, I have...

Hi, I've battled PLMS, legs only, for 20 years with some success and some rough...

Megamania

•6 years ago

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Tramadol - All in the Mind!!

Thought you guys might appreciate this(!) Just got back from seeing one of my GPs to discuss my medication. I said I was principally taking Tramadol for...

Thought you guys might appreciate this(!) Just got back from seeing one of my ...

MumofSam

•6 years ago

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TRAMADOL

The common thread for dealing with augmentation (on the forum) seems to be the use of Tramadol. One question .... what happens when we augment on Tramadol?

The common thread for dealing with augmentation (on the forum) seems to be the ...

TEAH35

•6 years ago

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Low iron factor in my RLS

65-year-old RLS sufferer. Horrible symptoms last few years due to augmentation from Pramipexole. Chronic severe sleep deprivation. Sought help at UF movement...

65-year-old RLS sufferer. Horrible symptoms last few years due to augmentation f...

Nonsleeper

•6 years ago

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Iron (not ferritin) test

Hello, I'm a little confused and hopefully someone can set me right. I saw the neurologist again yesterday and he was pleased with my ferritin levels (about...

Hello, I'm a little confused and hopefully someone can set me right. I saw the n...

Pam34

•6 years ago

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Does rls augmentation go away?

Hi all. New to this forum. A lot of great information on here. I have suffered augmentation at the hands of mirapex. I took it for a few years and now have...

Hi all. New to this forum. A lot of great information on here. I have suffered a...

Golodranets

•6 years ago

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ONE DAY AT A TIME.

I don't have RLS but, my son who is 46 has had it bad for years.Now,he's goIng to a Neuro doc in Janesville WI he tries every med you can think of.So, I...

I don't have RLS but, my son who is 46 has had it bad for years.Now,he's goIng t...

shirleybelle51

•6 years ago

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Is there life with rls?

Rls has hyjackef my life. I barely recognize myself. Something gotta give.

Bouncingbee

•6 years ago

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Pramipexole and anxiety

I’m quite sure that I have augmentation with my pramipexole. One thing I have noticed is increased anxiety. I’ve been on 0.25 x 3 in late afternoon for...

I’m quite sure that I have augmentation with my pramipexole. One thing I have n...

Yakester

•6 years ago

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Happy legs but busy mind. Opiate-induced insomnia

I know there is another post in here somewhere about this. The opiates I take for my refractory RLS are magic but they really keep me awake. I slept for an...

I know there is another post in here somewhere about this. The opiates I take f...

Dcb55

•6 years ago

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Dyskinesia from pramipexole

Hello, First time poster here :) I've had great success with pramipexole for just over a year, but some months ago, I developd a tic that my doctor diagnosed...

Hello, First time poster here :) I've had great success with pramipexole for ju...

Esben

•6 years ago

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Severe restless legs stopped for over a week on adoption of low fibre poor diet

What the..? My husband has severe chronic RLS. Not much he has not tried and is on Sifrol etc now. That was not too successful either. Relentless augmentation...

What the..? My husband has severe chronic RLS. Not much he has not tried and is ...

RSL-RIP

•6 years ago

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Swollen ankles

I went to see my doctor a few weeks ago and he put me on to Mirapexin, my ankles have swollen and i can not get my shoes on. Its part of the symptoms but what...

I went to see my doctor a few weeks ago and he put me on to Mirapexin, my ankles...

Junebrad

•6 years ago

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Help plz

I am currently getting off Mirapex, was taking 3 pills of .125mg at night. I have augmented with all the other RLS meds and also this Mirapex, and now...

I am currently getting off Mirapex, was taking 3 pills of .125mg at night. I h...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Mirapex

Okay, I love you folks already. SO.. per doctor I have been taking Mirapex as needed at 2-3 hours before bed. ( I didn't used to need every night) Since...

Okay, I love you folks already. SO.. per doctor I have been taking Mirapex as n...

RLSdaily

•6 years ago

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"Bubbles"going through my legs.

Has anybody experienced bubbles going down through the legs?I can also see these "bubbles "not just feel them.Awful rls. Thanks for replying.

Has anybody experienced bubbles going down through the legs?I can also see these...

Katerina22

•6 years ago

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No pattern

Having suffered for years I still have found no pattern. Had two good days last week when instead of taking two cocodamol at night I replaced one with...

Having suffered for years I still have found no pattern. Had two good days last ...

Smiffyliz

•6 years ago

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Withdrawal help.

I came across this useful list of medications that can help with withdrawal. They are specifically for opiates, but the symptoms are similar for virtually any...

I came across this useful list of medications that can help with withdrawal. The...

Madlegs1

•6 years ago

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No meds anyone?

Are there any of us who have completely given up with trying to find a medication that will get rid of this awful affliction? If so how do you cope with the...

Are there any of us who have completely given up with trying to find a medicati...

Gmc54

•6 years ago

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Keeping a diary

Just started taking magnesium again today so watch this space I am also keeping a diary to see if heat makes it worsr will update you all on the findings legs...

Just started taking magnesium again today so watch this space I am also keeping ...

Modaly

•6 years ago

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New here :)

Hello everybody :)) just found this site after doing a little research and looking for a bit of help. Around 4 months ago I had dull aches in legs then quickly...

Hello everybody :)) just found this site after doing a little research and looki...

Sonnyh

•6 years ago

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Moving

Ok so can anyone explain why RLS gets better when you get up (stand) and move?

RLSdaily

•6 years ago

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Mirapex

I have had RLS / PLM for years, on and off meds. I don't like the side effects, and I have not found %100 relief ever. I have recently taken Mirapex which does...

I have had RLS / PLM for years, on and off meds. I don't like the side effects, ...

RLSdaily

•6 years ago

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RSL & Reflexology

Hi All, Just wondered what thoughts were on reflexology for RSL. Mine sort of settled for a while when I started taking Pregabalin (200mg increased to 250mg...

Hi All, Just wondered what thoughts were on reflexology for RSL. Mine sort of s...

VJ29

•6 years ago

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Posts - Restless Legs Syndrome | HealthUnlocked

Restless Legs Syndrome

All posts for July 2018

Things that trigger and help my RLS

Weaning off Ropinerole

Emergency Help!

Sleep

RLS Mistake

What doctor to go to for RLS?

Internal Vibration

Tramadol - All in the Mind!!

TRAMADOL

Low iron factor in my RLS

Iron (not ferritin) test

Does rls augmentation go away?

ONE DAY AT A TIME.

Is there life with rls?

Pramipexole and anxiety

Happy legs but busy mind. Opiate-induced insomnia

Dyskinesia from pramipexole

Severe restless legs stopped for over a week on adoption of low fibre poor diet

Swollen ankles

Help plz

Mirapex

"Bubbles"going through my legs.

No pattern

Withdrawal help.

No meds anyone?

Keeping a diary

New here :)

Moving

Mirapex

RSL & Reflexology

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