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Restless Legs Syndrome

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TV Documentary

I've just received confirmation, and permission to advertise the transmission date of a follow up RLS documentary to the one shown last year on Channel 5. It...

I've just received confirmation, and permission to advertise the transmission da...

Stumpy4546

•5 years ago

23 Replies

Made it through the "holiday" (many thanks for your support) - what now?

I am on day 40 of my rehab, first 15 days of a "holiday" from Pram (I hate the term because the experience is really is the torture of sleep deprivation, but I...

I am on day 40 of my rehab, first 15 days of a "holiday" from Pram (I hate the t...

dontsleepmuch

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Stupid me!

So I forgot to put on my new patch last night so precisely zero sleep and I have to be out soon with a busy day in front of me 😢. I would kick myself but RLS...

So I forgot to put on my new patch last night so precisely zero sleep and I have...

Pippins2

•5 years ago

16 Replies

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Alternative treatments

Has anyone had any success with treatment from Cannabis oil?..... I have had huge success with smoking a tiny amount of cannabis but now have the opportunity...

Has anyone had any success with treatment from Cannabis oil?..... I have had hug...

kelirock

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Hello

Hi, I'm a newbie here. I am 56 in a few days, I've suffered from RLS since I was 24 and now it dominates my life completely. At first, when it wasn't too bad...

Hi, I'm a newbie here. I am 56 in a few days, I've suffered from RLS since I wa...

Hidden

•5 years ago

40 Replies

Restless legs - 5 years and counting - low iron

Hello fellow restless legs sufferers, I'm new here and I just wanted to introduce myself. Here's my situation: I'm a 40 year old single guy and I've been an...

Hello fellow restless legs sufferers, I'm new here and I just wanted to introdu...

amiller2121

•5 years ago

11 Replies

I really don’t know

I’m still trying to figure if I have rls. I can’t sit still still no matter what. My legs are constantly moving and half of the time i don’t even know I’m...

I’m still trying to figure if I have rls. I can’t sit still still no matter what...

Idunnowhattonameme

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Getting off Madopar

I really want to get off Madopar and it’s augmentation, and try to treat my legs with diet alone. Any suggestions? Have you successfully broken the crazy...

I really want to get off Madopar and it’s augmentation, and try to treat my legs...

Eponine53

•5 years ago

1 Reply

rls and jelly like legs !

anyone else have this ???

peterfromlondon

•5 years ago

3 Replies

CORTISONE INJECTIONS

First up ... Merry Christmas everyone. Please stay safe on the roads. Just wondering what the success rate is for those of you that have experienced cortisone...

First up ... Merry Christmas everyone. Please stay safe on the roads. Just wonde...

TEAH35

•5 years ago

4 Replies

rls driving me mad !

had it for years but at the moment very bad ! im about too try circadin thats prescription melatonin !!! your thoughts please !! i need too have a good nights...

had it for years but at the moment very bad ! im about too try circadin thats pr...

peterfromlondon

•5 years ago

13 Replies

Neurology, Oxycodone, and only two days until I finally give up Ropinirole!

Hello all I’ve not been able to post earlier as I was without Internet access for three weeks – what did we do before we had it!!! I am now down to 0.25mg...

Hello all I’ve not been able to post earlier as I was without Internet access fo...

RosieRow

•5 years ago

20 Replies

The hgh and lows of Clonazepam

Hi, This is Dojen. Someone recently posted a question to me about my use of Clonazepam. I was in hospital and had very little battery life on my mobile so...

Hi, This is Dojen. Someone recently posted a question to me about my use of Clo...

dojen

•5 years ago

1 Reply

RLS Nightmare!

I have suffered from RLS since 2008. It has gotten so bad that it affects my whole body including my chest. I had to retire in 2012 because I could sleep and...

I have suffered from RLS since 2008. It has gotten so bad that it affects my who...

wsp245

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Did I wean from pramipexole too quickly?

I’ve gone from minimum uk dose to nothing in 3wks (a couple of days ago). Now sleeping poorly but evening augmentation symptoms have decreased. Am taking...

I’ve gone from minimum uk dose to nothing in 3wks (a couple of days ago). Now sl...

Lapsedrunner

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Alternative treatments for RLS.

Hi mtm19,Tim61, I posted recently about withdrawing from Pramipexole, which I’m doing at the moment, not very nice. My GP eventually discovered I was...

Hi mtm19,Tim61, I posted recently about withdrawing from Pramipexole, which I’m...

Tim61

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Valium

The thing about taking something like valium and it been addictive means nothing for rsl as it would be taken for life so there would be no need to have to...

The thing about taking something like valium and it been addictive means nothing...

Higgi73

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Neurontin/Gabapentin

Hi, I’ve just tapered off pramipexole (because of augmentation) whilst starting to take neurontin. How long does it take to get working? I started on 100mg a...

Hi, I’ve just tapered off pramipexole (because of augmentation) whilst starting ...

Lapsedrunner

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Uk neurologists

Hi everyone Sorry, long post but at my wits end!, Have had symptoms since June, 24/7, never comfy when sitting/lying and the tingling, pulling in legs drives...

Hi everyone Sorry, long post but at my wits end!, Have had symptoms since June, ...

Nottsali

•5 years ago

24 Replies

RLS

I have lived with rls since I was 15 according to doctors. Between 15 and 28 I had 20 plus knee operations. Doctors thinking there was something wrong with my...

I have lived with rls since I was 15 according to doctors. Between 15 and 28 I h...

Goodbadtheugly

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Family Thing

My father had RLS, this was in the 60's and 70's that it went really bad. His Dr gave him Valium. He took it every night and it seemed to do the job.

My father had RLS, this was in the 60's and 70's that it went really bad. His Dr...

Woody4

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Wellbutrin/bupropion?

I took SSRs for about 10 years before I switched over to bupropion. I since learned SSRs increase RLS symptoms, but at the time I switched because of adverse...

I took SSRs for about 10 years before I switched over to bupropion. I since lea...

dontsleepmuch

•5 years ago

9 Replies

What are your experiences with the Neupro patch?

Title: Neupro patch reactions I have posted only a few times here, because of a combination of medical conditions such as lifetime asthma, which...

Title: Neupro patch reactions I have posted only a few times here, because of a ...

LBBlack

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Neurologist Appointment update

Stonewall

rkatt

•5 years ago

11 Replies

All the best

Hi all, I just want to wish you all a merry Christmas and happy new year. I hope it’s as stress free as possibly can be.

Hi all, I just want to wish you all a merry Christmas and happy new year. I hope...

Leelee49

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Drugs that don't cause augmentation?

Which RLS drugs don't cause any augmentation?

Hgaguk89

•5 years ago

2 Replies

RLS and recently diagnosed

Hi , so glad I found this site and it's the first time I have posted . I recently had a sleep study ( as was getting daily headaches and feeling extremely...

Hi , so glad I found this site and it's the first time I have posted . I recentl...

Gordi2018

•5 years ago

18 Replies

Drugs to avoid

Hello all, I broke a rib last week and have been given painkillers. One of them shouldn’t be taken with a Tramadol, so I have stopped the Tramadol. Since then...

Hello all, I broke a rib last week and have been given painkillers. One of them ...

macewan13

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Dopamine

Are there any studies that show dopamine levels effect RLS symptoms?

Hgaguk89

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Living with pain

I'm cool I live with quite a few medical conditions and I also been diagnosed with sleep apnea and restless leg syndrome on top of everything else that im have...

I'm cool I live with quite a few medical conditions and I also been diagnosed wi...

Hidden

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Restless Legs Syndrome | HealthUnlocked

Restless Legs Syndrome

All posts for December 2018

TV Documentary

Made it through the "holiday" (many thanks for your support) - what now?

Stupid me!

Alternative treatments

Hello

Restless legs - 5 years and counting - low iron

I really don’t know

Getting off Madopar

rls and jelly like legs !

CORTISONE INJECTIONS

rls driving me mad !

Neurology, Oxycodone, and only two days until I finally give up Ropinirole!

The hgh and lows of Clonazepam

RLS Nightmare!

Did I wean from pramipexole too quickly?

Alternative treatments for RLS.

Valium

Neurontin/Gabapentin

Uk neurologists

RLS

Family Thing

Wellbutrin/bupropion?

What are your experiences with the Neupro patch?

Neurologist Appointment update

All the best

Drugs that don't cause augmentation?

RLS and recently diagnosed

Drugs to avoid

Dopamine

Living with pain

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