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Nervous About Decreasing Mirapex

My V-A doctor in conjunction with pharmacist are reducing Mirapex from 5.0 mg daily to .75 mg daily. I am wondering exactly what to expect. I'm thinking it...

My V-A doctor in conjunction with pharmacist are reducing Mirapex from 5.0 mg da...

YumaGreg

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Hereditary RLS

I currently live in Oklahoma. I have had undiagnosed RLS since I was a teenager. I'm now 68. In my case, my symptoms have been mild, and intermittent. My mom...

I currently live in Oklahoma. I have had undiagnosed RLS since I was a teenager....

Becoming2

•5 years ago

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sleep study?

I have had RLS for 7 years and never have been referred for sleep study until today. Does anyone know what purpose a sleep study is for RLS?

I have had RLS for 7 years and never have been referred for sleep study until to...

LanaCSR

•5 years ago

21 Replies

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Gabapentin

In desperation to get some sleep last night I had my usual 0.52mg. Pramipexole at 10pm and at 2am with still no possibility of sleep I took a zopiclone...

In desperation to get some sleep last night I had my usual 0.52mg. Pramipexole a...

Hoochybaby

•5 years ago

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New to community - Q about essential oils

Has anyone had any success with using essential oils? I have mild RLS but it affects my sleep most nights and I disturb my partner. I’m looking for natural...

Has anyone had any success with using essential oils? I have mild RLS but it aff...

CarrotBroccoli

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Another update

I am going to beg you all to get your hands on CBD oil made from marijuana - not hemp. It is nothing short of a miracle. I have been using the oil for a bit...

I am going to beg you all to get your hands on CBD oil made from marijuana - not...

Whippetmama

•5 years ago

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RLS arms when watching tv all the time and HEAVY feeling in arms...anyone here who has numbness or heavy arms or legs in bed or sofa???

Does anyone here has RLS arms that are heavy and sometimes go numb? My balance during the day is wobbly too...and a lot of twitching all over the body......

Does anyone here has RLS arms that are heavy and sometimes go numb? My balance d...

Sandee007

•5 years ago

12 Replies

Temporary relief

I find that spreading a topical cream for pain relief on my calves helps. Am I allowed to mention a brand name? I've only tried one.

I find that spreading a topical cream for pain relief on my calves helps. Am I a...

long-legs

•5 years ago

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Rls due to Xarelto

I have noticed since I have changed my blood thinner from Warfarin to Xarelto my Restless Leg Syndrom has really increased. Anyone else have this problem?

I have noticed since I have changed my blood thinner from Warfarin to Xarelto my...

ABlessingO

•5 years ago

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Gabapentin

Thank you all for your replies to my query about use of Gabapentin I haven't started use of this drug s yet I will probably wait until I am absolutely...

Thank you all for your replies to my query about use of Gabapentin I haven't sta...

Hoochybaby

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Need to know if it’s ok from someone who has taken it personally

I’m taking 60 mg of Methadone daily unfortunately, but I continue to have restless legs at night (mostly) I bought a little package of Kratom unicorn capsules...

I’m taking 60 mg of Methadone daily unfortunately, but I continue to have restle...

Leighrestless

•5 years ago

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How to use Gabapentin

I am into the sixth week of augmentation with pramipexole and finding the going tough Lack of sleep etc I have been using zopiclone 7.5mg but no longer...

I am into the sixth week of augmentation with pramipexole and finding the going ...

Hoochybaby

•5 years ago

14 Replies

Vibro plate machine solved my RLS

I have a mild RLS for about 20 years. It does not give me any pain, only a big buzzing discomfort after sitting a long time in a chair. Or in the middle of the...

I have a mild RLS for about 20 years. It does not give me any pain, only a big b...

Alex2308

•5 years ago

2 Replies

WEIGHTED BLANKET

I'm new here. I have been diagnosed with RLS and PLMS. It's great to see there are so many of you who are knowledgeable about these subjects. Took ropinirole...

I'm new here. I have been diagnosed with RLS and PLMS. It's great to see there a...

mimistarr1

•5 years ago

11 Replies

Stopping sifrol due to pregnancy

I have has restless legs for years and I have been taking sifrol, recently finding out I am expecting I was advised to stop taking sifrol. I was to scared to...

I have has restless legs for years and I have been taking sifrol, recently findi...

Catpeppa

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Coming off ropinorole

Well saw my doctor yesterday I was on 4mg ER ropinorole and 3mg ropinorole and 75mg lyrica today iim down to 2mg ER ropinorole and 3mg ropinorole and 150...

Well saw my doctor yesterday I was on 4mg ER ropinorole and 3mg ropinorole and 7...

Bat3353

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Raise Glutathione Naturally

Raising glutathione is critical to fight any illness or disease. There is a functional food listed in the PDR (Physician's Desk Reference) that has been...

Raising glutathione is critical to fight any illness or disease. There is a func...

judym57

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Appointment with Dr. Buchfuhrer

Had first appointment with Dr. Buchfuhrer about ten days ago. He is very attentive, determined to find a solution, and his follow through is exactly as he...

Had first appointment with Dr. Buchfuhrer about ten days ago. He is very attent...

Climberguy

•5 years ago

24 Replies

Gabapentin augmentation??

I just joined this forum. I have had RLS for about 40 years. I have experience augmentation with Requip. I have been taking gabapentin for about ten years....

I just joined this forum. I have had RLS for about 40 years. I have experience a...

SS26

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Just surviving

Hi everyone, I am writing this to try to get some order to the disorder that my brain has become. I'm feeling so sad, angry frustrated unloved, alone, 'oh...

Hi everyone, I am writing this to try to get some order to the disorder that my ...

restlessstoz

•5 years ago

21 Replies

Clonozapam and requip?

I have been on requip for 3 yrs now and it is not working like it did. I am now feeling dizzy all day from having increased the dose. One of my doctors had...

I have been on requip for 3 yrs now and it is not working like it did. I am now...

Merster

•5 years ago

3 Replies

I'm new here

Does anyone recommend a Dr. in the Manhattan area that specializes in RLS and Peripheral Neuropathy? Or know of any local studies?

Does anyone recommend a Dr. in the Manhattan area that specializes in RLS and Pe...

mikejoe

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Finally, relief!

For 17 years my primary care doctor had me on Alprazolam or Xanax. It started when I was having anxiety from work-related things. I noticed it stopped my RLS...

For 17 years my primary care doctor had me on Alprazolam or Xanax. It started w...

Barbee44

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Help

I'm on week five of cutting back on pramipexole I am going very slowly and I managed until recently but I have not slept for four nights and I am walking...

I'm on week five of cutting back on pramipexole I am going very slowly and I man...

Hoochybaby

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Kratom

Anyone using or considering using Kratom for their RLS should read the April 13th article in the New York Times titled, “A Popular Supplement Is Seen as a...

Anyone using or considering using Kratom for their RLS should read the April 13t...

BeachGolfer

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Off Mirapex

Hello everyone, I am now 5 days off Mirapex of course was a slow weaning process. I am not sleeping but maybe 30-45 min here or there, having to walk the...

Hello everyone, I am now 5 days off Mirapex of course was a slow weaning process...

Moonpen

•5 years ago

11 Replies

Maltitol

Hi Guys, Long time no speak. Anyone tried Maltitol in their food as a sugar substitute ? I’m ok with Sucralose but no Aspartame ! I’ve found sugar free...

Hi Guys, Long time no speak. Anyone tried Maltitol in their food as a sugar subs...

Hamish58

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Gabapentin dose increase or add mirapex?

Hi everyone My lovely gp prescribed gabapentin on the advice of the consultant neurologist I saw in September (for a very brusque 10 min appointment - now...

Hi everyone My lovely gp prescribed gabapentin on the advice of the consultant n...

Nottsali

•5 years ago

13 Replies

Burning pain

I have been taking ropinarole now for 10 years and I started on 1mg and now on 3mg over the day and night. Just recently I have had a burning feeling that...

I have been taking ropinarole now for 10 years and I started on 1mg and now on 3...

Bumblebee88

•5 years ago

20 Replies

Scared Tipti

I’m new to this forum which looks very helpful I’m 85. Have Had RA for 28yrs. Had a heart attack last year but fully recovered & although I’ve had RLS on &...

I’m new to this forum which looks very helpful I’m 85. Have Had RA for 28yrs....

Tipti

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Restless Legs Syndrome | HealthUnlocked

Restless Legs Syndrome

All posts for April 2019

Nervous About Decreasing Mirapex

Hereditary RLS

sleep study?

Gabapentin

New to community - Q about essential oils

Another update

RLS arms when watching tv all the time and HEAVY feeling in arms...anyone here who has numbness or heavy arms or legs in bed or sofa???

Temporary relief

Rls due to Xarelto

Gabapentin

Need to know if it’s ok from someone who has taken it personally

How to use Gabapentin

Vibro plate machine solved my RLS

WEIGHTED BLANKET

Stopping sifrol due to pregnancy

Coming off ropinorole

Raise Glutathione Naturally

Appointment with Dr. Buchfuhrer

Gabapentin augmentation??

Just surviving

Clonozapam and requip?

I'm new here

Finally, relief!

Help

Kratom

Off Mirapex

Maltitol

Gabapentin dose increase or add mirapex?

Burning pain

Scared Tipti

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