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Restless Legs Syndrome

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I have a Gabapentin Query

I would like some advice please, I take 2 x 300mg Gabapentin around 6-7pm and have done for a few years I also take 1 x 1.25mg mirapexin in the morning ( I...

I would like some advice please, I take 2 x 300mg Gabapentin around 6-7pm and ha...

desperate_41

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Anyone find cocodamol 30/500 helps them sleep . And is it ok to take long term

Hi I am asking this for my sister who is going to join the site . After being awake most nights due to her rls . She happened upon taking cocodamol 30/500 ( 2...

Hi I am asking this for my sister who is going to join the site . After being aw...

poppppy

•5 years ago

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Exercise induced RLS!

I’ve had a good couple of weeks, seemingly helped by starting some regular B12. During that time I did some decent length hilly walks on holiday. Last night I...

I’ve had a good couple of weeks, seemingly helped by starting some regular B12. ...

Lapsedrunner

•5 years ago

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Iron

Hi I'm on ferrous fumerate 625mg I've been taking 4 a day 2 in morn and 2 in eve . It has helped alot . My doctor isn't happy with this amount so I've lowered...

Hi I'm on ferrous fumerate 625mg I've been taking 4 a day 2 in morn and 2 in eve...

Palamino

•5 years ago

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Screaming hab dabs

Has anyone had withdrawal symptoms coming of pramipexele? My husband thinks that the doctor taking me off pramipexele and straight onto patches 2mg neupro...

Has anyone had withdrawal symptoms coming of pramipexele? My husband thinks that...

pilateskid

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Just joined

Hi I am posting to introduce myself. My name is Tessa and I have Scleroderma and restless legs syndrome.

Hi I am posting to introduce myself. My name is Tessa and I have Scleroderma and...

Tessbind

•5 years ago

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Source of Iron in Australia

Blackmores supply iron biglycinate tablets in Australia and probably some other countries. For unknown reasons it is cheapest under the name "Pregnancy...

Blackmores supply iron biglycinate tablets in Australia and probably some other ...

Graham3196

•5 years ago

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DARAGH RESIGNATION AS CHAIR

I want to thank you Daragh for all the years of time, hard work & effort in acting as RLS Chair and raising the profile of RLS UK. I am so sorry to see you go....

I want to thank you Daragh for all the years of time, hard work & effort in acti...

Joolsg

•5 years ago

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Pregabalin dose and is pramipexole diagnostic for rls?

Hi I've just switched to pregabalin after 1800mg gabapentin per day didn't have much effect on my symptoms, currently on 75mg in the morning and 150mg at...

Hi I've just switched to pregabalin after 1800mg gabapentin per day didn't have...

Nottsali

•5 years ago

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Iron Supplement

I’ve finally bought some iron supplements in 20mg capsules. Just wondering how much I should take to combat RLS? My blood ferritin levels are normal for a...

I’ve finally bought some iron supplements in 20mg capsules. Just wondering how m...

MumofSam

•5 years ago

15 Replies

Is it worth having one night on a DA just to get some rest?

Hi again, I'm just wondering if it's possible to 'safely' use a Neupro patch for one night? I'm feeling really unwell and my legs aren't behaving and wondered...

Hi again, I'm just wondering if it's possible to 'safely' use a Neupro patch fo...

restlessstoz

•5 years ago

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Another year on

Sending all you guys all the best that I could wish for you. Try to keep going, try not to give up (which I’ve done my fair share of). Yesterday my doctor...

Sending all you guys all the best that I could wish for you. Try to keep going, ...

Missymaz

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Herbal treatment

So I have been to my local herbal shop and spoke to the lovely man in the store for some time about my RLS. I bought a Himalayan salt lamp which I have been...

So I have been to my local herbal shop and spoke to the lovely man in the store ...

lou_lou89

•5 years ago

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New Here

so, i’ve just recently been diagnosed with RLS. i didn’t know anything about it or the medication used to treat it. i let my DR put me on Mirapex and i had an...

so, i’ve just recently been diagnosed with RLS. i didn’t know anything about it ...

exhxw

•5 years ago

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Rejected! Again!

Came back from yet another neurologist and yet another disappointment. Had my Iron test done before the visit as well as B12, which happens to be 812. For...

Came back from yet another neurologist and yet another disappointment. Had my I...

Heatherlss

•5 years ago

13 Replies

Anyone here have obstructive sleep apnea too?

I have OSA along with my RLS. Since sleeping with a CPAP machine hooked up to my face is already difficult, adding worsening RLS to the mix has left me...

I have OSA along with my RLS. Since sleeping with a CPAP machine hooked up to m...

KickininAz

•5 years ago

28 Replies

B12

I keep a basic symptom/lifestyle/medication diary logging exercise, alcohol, supplements etc and whether I need to take anything extra to my 200mg gabapentin...

I keep a basic symptom/lifestyle/medication diary logging exercise, alcohol, sup...

Lapsedrunner

•5 years ago

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Targinact

I posted a few months ago about my hideous experiences with Lyrica. The consultant at Guys has put me on Targinact. Now this drug is having a terrible effect,...

I posted a few months ago about my hideous experiences with Lyrica. The consulta...

rkatt

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Gin and tonic anyone?

Been invited to hen do , any problem having a and I mean 1 g and t ! I'm on 3mg neupro patches. Don't what to be a party pooper.

Been invited to hen do , any problem having a and I mean 1 g and t ! I'm on 3mg ...

pilateskid

•5 years ago

15 Replies

Study on Vitamin D and RLS

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5886433/ This was mentioned in a previous post by someone else. I think this is the link to the article.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5886433/ This was mentioned in a pr...

KickininAz

•5 years ago

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Another news report

Another mention for RSL in the Daily Telegraph today (2 September). Nothing new but at least it’s in the news. It’s on the Doctor’s page. Sorry it’s the best...

Another mention for RSL in the Daily Telegraph today (2 September). Nothing new ...

Mum007

•5 years ago

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Keto diet

Has anyone had success on keto diet. Since I started 3 weeks ago RLS has almost completely gone away.

Has anyone had success on keto diet. Since I started 3 weeks ago RLS has almost ...

CMACH

•5 years ago

22 Replies

When to Take Vitamins

I take my vitamins (magnesium, potassium ad b12) in the morning with breakfast and my iron supplement in the afternoon at least an hour before dinner. I self...

I take my vitamins (magnesium, potassium ad b12) in the morning with breakfast a...

wcp2008

•5 years ago

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Research shows inflammation reduces dopamine

According to this scientific article inflammation can reduce dopamine release. I do believe that adopting a low inflammatory diet has helped me keep my RLS...

According to this scientific article inflammation can reduce dopamine release. ...

Goldy700

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Eye Problems related to Pregabalin ?

Hi, was wondering if anybody here taking pregabalin have had any eye problems? I have recently loss my peripheral vision the doctors have done an MRI scan...

Hi, was wondering if anybody here taking pregabalin have had any eye problems? ...

Operabab

•5 years ago

12 Replies

Claiming benefits for RLS

Hi I had rls for 15 years now, and some days I'm so tired of it all, as working and coping with it all, has anyone successfully claimed any benefits for this...

Hi I had rls for 15 years now, and some days I'm so tired of it all, as working...

Bettyboop45

•5 years ago

12 Replies

More advice please!

I’m hoping that after the excellent advice I’ve already received from this Forum you will be able to help again. I previously asked for advice on coming off...

I’m hoping that after the excellent advice I’ve already received from this Forum...

Scattypatty

•5 years ago

11 Replies

Posts - Restless Legs Syndrome | HealthUnlocked

Restless Legs Syndrome

All posts for September 2019

I have a Gabapentin Query

Anyone find cocodamol 30/500 helps them sleep . And is it ok to take long term

Exercise induced RLS!

Iron

Screaming hab dabs

Just joined

Source of Iron in Australia

DARAGH RESIGNATION AS CHAIR

Pregabalin dose and is pramipexole diagnostic for rls?

Iron Supplement

Is it worth having one night on a DA just to get some rest?

Another year on

Herbal treatment

New Here

Rejected! Again!

Anyone here have obstructive sleep apnea too?

B12

Targinact

Gin and tonic anyone?

Study on Vitamin D and RLS

Another news report

Keto diet

When to Take Vitamins

Research shows inflammation reduces dopamine

Eye Problems related to Pregabalin ?

Claiming benefits for RLS

More advice please!

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