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Taurine

I am seeing a naturopath for my RLS and insomnia. I was prescribed Taurine, 1000 mg, and after two weeks am sleeping 7 hours a night. Hope it keeps working,...

I am seeing a naturopath for my RLS and insomnia. I was prescribed Taurine, 100...

Sarasota16

•5 years ago

34 Replies

Tramadol for RLS

Hi all, just wondered if anyone had experienced this! I have been on 150mg a night tramadol for RLS for years and it works very well for me! Yesterday a GP in...

Hi all, just wondered if anyone had experienced this! I have been on 150mg a nig...

Marrob

•5 years ago

20 Replies

Pramipexole

Just back from the hospital , saw neurologist he has put me on Pramipexole starting low dose and after 4 weeks getting to the final dose. Any one on them ,...

Just back from the hospital , saw neurologist he has put me on Pramipexole start...

beady3

•5 years ago

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Sleep apnea?

So it seems like when a person thinks they have RLS and goes to doctor to rule in or out, that they are told to have a sleep study...I guess saying that sleep...

So it seems like when a person thinks they have RLS and goes to doctor to rule i...

LanaCSR

•5 years ago

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Findings of the 2016 Article in MedCrave on 2 June 2016 in relation to the Use of Potassium Citrate in RLS?

Anyone got information on the Findings of the 2016 Article in MedCrave on 2 June 2016 in relation to the Use of Potassium Citrate in RLS? The Study in...

Anyone got information on the Findings of the 2016 Article in MedCrave on 2 June...

Hami13

•5 years ago

20 Replies

Opioid dosage

Hi friends Last night I increased my slow release oxycodone codiene to 20 mg what a relief from 15 it made a massive difference from a pain and definitely...

Hi friends Last night I increased my slow release oxycodone codiene to 20 mg w...

Shumbah

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Tramadol augmentation??

As a sufferer of RLS I have been reasonably controlled for the past year on Tramadol And codeine plus diet and supplements etc . I’ve been to hell and back...

As a sufferer of RLS I have been reasonably controlled for the past year on Tram...

Muftah36

•5 years ago

17 Replies

RLS or not?

Hello. I haven't posted here for some long time as I have always felt that I did not have RLS. See the neurologist every 6 months and saw him yesterday again....

Hello. I haven't posted here for some long time as I have always felt that I did...

Hidden

•5 years ago

13 Replies

Ferritin level went from 70 to 127 and still no relief

Has anyone else increased their ferritin level and did you notice any difference. I raised mine in a years time and my legs are as bad as ever.

Has anyone else increased their ferritin level and did you notice any difference...

mmb8083

•5 years ago

19 Replies

Where to get an iron infusion?

Some people are having trouble finding where to go for an iron infusion at a reasonable price. If your anemic its no problem and your GP should arrange it for...

Some people are having trouble finding where to go for an iron infusion at a rea...

Graham3196

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Buprenorphine

Hi peeps Has anyone tried Buprenorphine , just wondering if it is the same as oxycodone. 🙂

Hi peeps Has anyone tried Buprenorphine , just wondering if it is the same as o...

Shumbah

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Potassium - a possible cure for RLS

I have a friend with RLS and did some researching based on my pharmacy experience. I found a 2016 report of 68 patients in Bangladesh who took potassium 10meq...

I have a friend with RLS and did some researching based on my pharmacy experienc...

Oldcolner

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Failed cold turkey Pramipexole

Hi, I’ve been on pramipexole 0.18 mg for eleven years, decided I wanted to get off them and try manage my legs with natural methods. I seen my GP who...

Hi, I’ve been on pramipexole 0.18 mg for eleven years, decided I wanted to get o...

Deeperside

•5 years ago

45 Replies

Grrr...12+ years of RLS

Have changed pills many times, first rope, then pramipexole, then gabapentine, and now horizant. I can’t sleep...take my pills as used, go to bed, and either...

Have changed pills many times, first rope, then pramipexole, then gabapentine, a...

Scott_alter

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Alpha Stim

Has anyone tries alpha Stim cortical medical technology treatment John Hopkins are recommending it 🙂

Has anyone tries alpha Stim cortical medical technology treatment John Hopkins ...

Shumbah

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Certain meds not to be taken

I don’t know who recently listed the meds they are on and included amytriptoline. Amytriptoline is an absolute no no for RLS! You should discontinue this drug...

I don’t know who recently listed the meds they are on and included amytriptoline...

Sleepless1950

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Has anyone tried Targin?

Just want to say a big thank you to all of you here . It is powerful support for me, and much needed as I continue to suffer after stopping Dopamine...

Just want to say a big thank you to all of you here . It is powerful support f...

picol

•5 years ago

9 Replies

Doc Martin

Did anyone watch the BBC last night? One of the patients had restless legs! Maybe it’s becoming general knowledge!

Did anyone watch the BBC last night? One of the patients had restless legs! Mayb...

macewan13

•5 years ago

19 Replies

Dr Winkleman email address

Hi my lovelies Does anyone have an email address and phone number for Dr Winkleman in Massachusetts I am flying into NYC in just over a week from Australia...

Hi my lovelies Does anyone have an email address and phone number for Dr Winkl...

Shumbah

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Opiod withdrawal advice please

I'm currently rotating codeine and tramadol approximately every 4 or 5 months without any withdrawal symptoms. However I only ever use them for 5 days a week....

I'm currently rotating codeine and tramadol approximately every 4 or 5 months wi...

Jumpey

•5 years ago

35 Replies

RLS, Neuropathy and Flare Ups of lower legs

Haven't been on here for awhile but still have issues and am told nothing more can be done. So, I just keep taking my meds I have learned that my Ropinirole...

Haven't been on here for awhile but still have issues and am told nothing more c...

NancyAshworth

•5 years ago

7 Replies

Pregabalin side effects

My mum was taking pregabalin 75mg (twice a day)with no side effects, however it wasn't helping her rls, so the gp told her to gradually up the dose to 150...

My mum was taking pregabalin 75mg (twice a day)with no side effects, however it ...

Bejwo50

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Meds for rls

Is there an alternative to something safe then pramipexole or ropinirole for RLS ? And do you have to wean off these drugs?

Is there an alternative to something safe then pramipexole or ropinirole for RLS...

moemill

•5 years ago

10 Replies

A Long Time Sufferer

Hi I’m new here, I’ve been suffering RLS since I was pregnant with my first child, he is now 42, in December 2017 I lost one of my children in a tragic...

Hi I’m new here, I’ve been suffering RLS since I was pregnant with my first chil...

Mollycat33

•5 years ago

4 Replies

MY STORY sad but true

At 4:00 today I had my appointment with Dr. Berkowski at the University of Michigan . I saw him until 6:00 and I just got home at 9:00. I am exhausted...

At 4:00 today I had my appointment with Dr. Berkowski at the University of ...

sweetiepye

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Seeking help

Hello everyone I am suffering from some undiagnosed condition. I have been to several doctors with no resulting diagnosis or treatment. I will try to summarise...

Hello everyone I am suffering from some undiagnosed condition. I have been to se...

Cathy_1960

•5 years ago

44 Replies

Not living with RLS

Hi I'm writing this as I have now been awake for 36 straight hours. I'm beside myself due to my RLS and PLM. Last night after my partner had gone to bed I...

Hi I'm writing this as I have now been awake for 36 straight hours. I'm beside m...

Kingjo

•5 years ago

47 Replies

How do I know if I have RLS

Hi everyone, Can you help - I don’t know if the following symptoms will help determine whether I have RLS or not and would appreciate any advice? Pain, ache...

Hi everyone, Can you help - I don’t know if the following symptoms will help de...

RoisinW

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Hijama for Neuropathy/RLS

Hi everyone, Has any one tried Hijama, its an antiant therapy to to make clots free blood and i guess if blood rotation is smooth in our body half of our...

Hi everyone, Has any one tried Hijama, its an antiant therapy to to make clots...

Wajidali25

•5 years ago

3 Replies

How I suffer

I’ve suffered with Restless Legs Syndrome all my life & have been seen by top neurologists in London & Yorkshire & have had nerve conduction tests done. I’ve...

I’ve suffered with Restless Legs Syndrome all my life & have been seen by top ne...

Hidden

•5 years ago

15 Replies

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Restless Legs Syndrome

All posts for October 2019

Taurine

Tramadol for RLS

Pramipexole

Sleep apnea?

Findings of the 2016 Article in MedCrave on 2 June 2016 in relation to the Use of Potassium Citrate in RLS?

Opioid dosage

Tramadol augmentation??

RLS or not?

Ferritin level went from 70 to 127 and still no relief

Where to get an iron infusion?

Buprenorphine

Potassium - a possible cure for RLS

Failed cold turkey Pramipexole

Grrr...12+ years of RLS

Alpha Stim

Certain meds not to be taken

Has anyone tried Targin?

Doc Martin

Dr Winkleman email address

Opiod withdrawal advice please

RLS, Neuropathy and Flare Ups of lower legs

Pregabalin side effects

Meds for rls

A Long Time Sufferer

MY STORY sad but true

Seeking help

Not living with RLS

How do I know if I have RLS

Hijama for Neuropathy/RLS

How I suffer

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