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Restless Legs Syndrome

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Update regarding my chemotherapy (not all miserable)

I had my first chemotherapy session yesterday. An initial check found fluid had accumulated around the lung, which I've been suspecting since I've quite short...

I had my first chemotherapy session yesterday. An initial check found fluid had ...

Pluto46

•6 years ago

13 Replies

My Newfound Relief...

Good morning! I really hate to admit this, but out of complete and utter desperation, I smoked cannabis with my adult son a few weeks ago while suffering with...

Good morning! I really hate to admit this, but out of complete and utter despera...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Restless legs after a total knee replacement

2014 I had a right total knee replacement about a year later I developed rls.I have never had rls before. Its been almost 4 years now since the surgery and...

2014 I had a right total knee replacement about a year later I developed rls.I h...

viviansmith

•6 years ago

3 Replies

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Sinemet and anxiety

I finally saw a new neurologist last Monday. I have been off pramipexole for a couple weeks. Monday I was prescribed sinemet. In the last few nights I’ve...

I finally saw a new neurologist last Monday. I have been off pramipexole for a...

Yakester

•6 years ago

10 Replies

RLS

I had this a couple of weeks ago. It came out of the blue! Drove me crazy. I really sympathize for all of you poor suffers out there. Then I remembered that I...

I had this a couple of weeks ago. It came out of the blue! Drove me crazy. I rea...

mota10

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Lack of Sleep

As all of you out there know getting enough sleep is almost impossible. I saw a locum and she has prescribed 2 items A) Trazodona (an anti depressant) B)...

As all of you out there know getting enough sleep is almost impossible. I saw a ...

Peter-caribe

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Has anybody tried cold treatment?

My sister in law just had a knee replaced and was prescribed a device by BERG which pumps cold water through pads which are wrapped around her knee, cooling...

My sister in law just had a knee replaced and was prescribed a device by BERG wh...

toddhoskinsserv

•6 years ago

3 Replies

PIP benefit.

Hi, I have been advised to apply for the PIP benefit as my RLS is very debilitating. Was just wondering if there have been any successful applications...

Hi, I have been advised to apply for the PIP benefit as my RLS is very debilitat...

ambulance1

•6 years ago

20 Replies

Horrible GP

So, called my gp this morning to get results for blood tests. Serum ferritin was 90, so I asked him if I could have some iron tablets to make it higher. He...

So, called my gp this morning to get results for blood tests. Serum ferritin was...

Leelee49

•6 years ago

26 Replies

Relief at last?

I am a 71 year old woman and have suffered from RLS since my 20s....when I was pregnant..but my mother also had RLS. I have tried everything..recently copper...

I am a 71 year old woman and have suffered from RLS since my 20s....when I was p...

Allyp69

•6 years ago

26 Replies

Anyone else tried Taureen. ( also: statins, any link to RLS)

It's used in energy drinks to stop the jitters so I've been trying it for the last month, 2 x 500mg capsules early evening and crawling feelings duration...

It's used in energy drinks to stop the jitters so I've been trying it for the la...

-OJ-

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Pregabalin progress

Morning all I just thought I would post my progress with Pregabalin a week in, given my reservations in taking it. I’m on 100mg which I take at night. All...

Morning all I just thought I would post my progress with Pregabalin a week in, ...

Pam34

•6 years ago

33 Replies

One of the lucky ones

I just wanted to pop a post on here that might help some people. I suffered from RLS in my teens and then for the last 9 years (I am now 44). About 3 months...

I just wanted to pop a post on here that might help some people. I suffered from...

KatA1

•6 years ago

6 Replies

I have ulcerative colitis, I'm vegan and I also think I have RLS but I can't easily see a doctor

Hi all, I'm new here. For the past few years and almost every night, I get an uncontrollable urge to stretch my legs and feet - specifically my feet and...

Hi all, I'm new here. For the past few years and almost every night, I get an un...

S34nandco

•6 years ago

11 Replies

No more aspertame.

Hi everyone it has been a while since I have been on. I am in the process of cutting down on my ropinirole and it seems to be working. I had been a big soda...

Hi everyone it has been a while since I have been on. I am in the process of cut...

Mistyone13

•6 years ago

7 Replies

Tried EVERYTHING, and now...

EVERYTHING means just that, medication, body work, head trips...Just returned from a trip to Johns Hopkins Hospital where a Dr. Paul Allen's research showed...

EVERYTHING means just that, medication, body work, head trips...Just returned fr...

auntiesioux

•6 years ago

11 Replies

Magnesium Glycinate

Hi. I'm new here but wanted to share my recent experience with supplements as far as RLS goes. Someone recommended "gentle iron," so I bought some on Amazon...

Hi. I'm new here but wanted to share my recent experience with supplements as fa...

Restlesssinger

•6 years ago

8 Replies

AGM 1st September

Hope to see many of my fellow posters at this year’s AGM. Let’s see if we can raise the issue of a letter to BMA and Association of Neurologists about the...

Hope to see many of my fellow posters at this year’s AGM. Let’s see if we can ra...

Joolsg

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Side effects of Gaberpentin

I have been taking 600 mg of Gaberpentin for several months and it has helped with my RLS. Unfortunately it seems to be causing severe constipation even though...

I have been taking 600 mg of Gaberpentin for several months and it has helped wi...

DisneS

•6 years ago

19 Replies

Iron supplements

Just thought I'd list up the various iron supplements I'm currently ingesting (or injesting, since we may be being taken for a ride). In the morning I take a...

Just thought I'd list up the various iron supplements I'm currently ingesting (o...

Pluto46

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Withdraw symtoms from Zoomorth toMST & Nefopam

Been given from my gp MST 5mg every 12 hrs for one week along with Nefopam 20mg as I hav stoped taking zoomoph due to it causing bad bowel probs. Has anyone...

Been given from my gp MST 5mg every 12 hrs for one week along with Nefopam 20mg ...

LP557

•6 years ago

1 Reply

We don't need Restless Legs!

Restless legs have been part of my life for many years! I take mirapex and it seems to help a little! But exercise and" keep moving "seems to help some. It...

Restless legs have been part of my life for many years! I take mirapex and it se...

bjwerling04

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Ropinorole withdrawal

Hi I have had severe RLS for a few years now and have tried most meds. The ropinorole has augamented so I’m currently reducing it and taking pragabalin with...

Hi I have had severe RLS for a few years now and have tried most meds. The ro...

Lucyjane29

•6 years ago

54 Replies

hot tubs

has anyone found hot tubs/jacuzzis help rls?

emm50

•6 years ago

7 Replies

RLS, PLMD, and Essential Tremors

I have been diagnosed with all three neurological disorders and have learned several things that might be helpful to other sufferers.: 1. These are...

I have been diagnosed with all three neurological disorders and have learned sev...

Hidden

•6 years ago

28 Replies

Awake

Is there any one walking about , if so what are you finding to do, I have just started making my xmas cards Hope I get some sleep

Is there any one walking about , if so what are you finding to do, I have just s...

beady3

•6 years ago

12 Replies

Iron seems to have helped.

A new muscular nerve disorder Dr Guduru has really helped me move from augmentation back to almost normal. I’m taking iron pills 3/day as directed as well as...

A new muscular nerve disorder Dr Guduru has really helped me move from augmentat...

Kysue

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Desperate need for help with RLS

I'm 53 years old and have had mild RLS for about 8 years. It's be easily manageable with Reuip the past couple of years. All of the sudden I've had severe...

I'm 53 years old and have had mild RLS for about 8 years. It's be easily manage...

erinpsullian

•6 years ago

15 Replies

Premepixole has ruined my life

Hello everyone. Ive been on premipexole for over 10 years. I am on the max dose. Sometimes i get relief. Ive tried roprinol (didnt work) chlozepham i had a...

Hello everyone. Ive been on premipexole for over 10 years. I am on the max dose....

Banjo1

•6 years ago

61 Replies

Pregabalin

Hello I’m looking for some positives on Pregabalin use. I’ve been through ropinirole and augmentation and then took Tramadol for a couple of years with good...

Hello I’m looking for some positives on Pregabalin use. I’ve been through ropini...

Pam34

•6 years ago

28 Replies

Posts - Restless Legs Syndrome | HealthUnlocked

Restless Legs Syndrome

All posts for August 2018

Update regarding my chemotherapy (not all miserable)

My Newfound Relief...

Restless legs after a total knee replacement

Sinemet and anxiety

RLS

Lack of Sleep

Has anybody tried cold treatment?

PIP benefit.

Horrible GP

Relief at last?

Anyone else tried Taureen. ( also: statins, any link to RLS)

Pregabalin progress

One of the lucky ones

I have ulcerative colitis, I'm vegan and I also think I have RLS but I can't easily see a doctor

No more aspertame.

Tried EVERYTHING, and now...

Magnesium Glycinate

AGM 1st September

Side effects of Gaberpentin

Iron supplements

Withdraw symtoms from Zoomorth toMST & Nefopam

We don't need Restless Legs!

Ropinorole withdrawal

hot tubs

RLS, PLMD, and Essential Tremors

Awake

Iron seems to have helped.

Desperate need for help with RLS

Premepixole has ruined my life

Pregabalin

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