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Restless Legs Syndrome

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Why don't GPS know more to help

Hi, since being on this forum I can see how knowledgeable you all are. I have never heard of a lot of the medication that I read about on here. I would usually...

Hi, since being on this forum I can see how knowledgeable you all are. I have ne...

Whymelord

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Advice on a glass of wine

Hi, I'm sure this is a very trivial question as I'm aware how bloody devastating RLS and how alcohol can make it worse, red wine drives my legs crazy, I love a...

Hi, I'm sure this is a very trivial question as I'm aware how bloody devastating...

Whymelord

•4 years ago

24 Replies

Information by BMJ

I have just read a very long, very interesting article, more by accident than design, on RLS. I got it by Google then the following heading appeared....

I have just read a very long, very interesting article, more by accident than de...

leadingwren

•4 years ago

26 Replies

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RLS Medication priblems

What is the best medication for RLS in Uk. I am currently on Pramipexole after trying Ropinirole and Gabapentin I also take 5mg of Zolpidem to help me sleep...

What is the best medication for RLS in Uk. I am currently on Pramipexole after ...

Mike-tyson

•4 years ago

32 Replies

Grave concern while beginning withdrawl from pramipexole after severe augmentation.

I have been on increasing doses of Pramipexole for 22 years .. suffered many side effects which have been treated as separate conditions by British GP's and...

I have been on increasing doses of Pramipexole for 22 years .. suffered many sid...

HilsK

•4 years ago

22 Replies

Algesal Cream

I have found something that helps. When my legs start getting painful, it always starts in a different place, arch of my foot, back of my knee, thigh, calf,...

I have found something that helps. When my legs start getting painful, it alway...

Bee27

•4 years ago

12 Replies

Does this sound like RLS?

Hello good people of this site.I guess that posts like mine may have become annoying but I would be thankful if someone can answer my question.A few days ago I...

Hello good people of this site.I guess that posts like mine may have become anno...

Hidden

•4 years ago

19 Replies

Can Oxycodone cause Chronic Fatigue to worsen?

Hello all I have taken Oxycodone for 18 months. I have been sufferings from chronic fatigue for much longer. Though it was up until around 2 years go...

Hello all I have taken Oxycodone for 18 months. I have been sufferings from chr...

smilingjane

•4 years ago

33 Replies

Withdrawal symptoms

I talked to my Doctor yesterday about my RLS as he put me on Gabapentin 3 a day just before the lockdown but they were making me so tired and fall asleep so i...

I talked to my Doctor yesterday about my RLS as he put me on Gabapentin 3 a day ...

Madolegs

•4 years ago

15 Replies

PREGABALIN v PRAMIPEXOLE

I am trying to find out what the difference is between Pregabalin and Pramipexole. Obviously I have Googled, but I have not come up with a satisfactory...

I am trying to find out what the difference is between Pregabalin and Pramipexol...

BENGAL1000

•4 years ago

4 Replies

QUESTION RE TIME FRAME BEFORE AUGMENTATION STRIKES

Hi there guys. It would appear that many of you have indeed suffered thru the dreaded augmentation. Would you mind letting us know how long it took from...

Hi there guys. It would appear that many of you have indeed suffered thru the dr...

BENGAL1000

•4 years ago

17 Replies

Not RLS

My neurologist insisted that I had RLS 4 years ago and I did not know anything about this condition then. From this Forum I have been on a steep learning...

My neurologist insisted that I had RLS 4 years ago and I did not know anything ...

Hidden

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Magic solution!

After decades of suffering with RLS, I've disovered that taking IRON and MAGNESIUM supplements (in combination with Ropinirole) makes a huge difference....

After decades of suffering with RLS, I've disovered that taking IRON and MAGNESI...

RestlessRosie

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Rls and exercise.

Is there any relationship between RLS symptons and how much exercise you do.I have been an rls sufferer for 5years and suffer from augmentation but recently...

Is there any relationship between RLS symptons and how much exercise you do.I ha...

Lambretta175

•4 years ago

10 Replies

False hope

Hi,I'm always waiting and praying that some medical people will find a cure for this horrible rls. I watched a programme on television last year,it was called...

Hi,I'm always waiting and praying that some medical people will find a cure for ...

Whymelord

•4 years ago

15 Replies

Neupro causing Augmentation

Could I please ask anyone who has experience of using opioids what is the preferred choice and minimum dose that is effective? In the recent warm weather due...

Could I please ask anyone who has experience of using opioids what is the prefer...

Poppip

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Restless head syndrome

Can u have restless head syndrome where your head constantly moves in a rhythmic motion slowly back and forth? I do have it in the rest of my body. just don't...

Can u have restless head syndrome where your head constantly moves in a rhythmic...

Rkolln

•4 years ago

30 Replies

Massager

Would anyone recommend an electric foot massager - its my feet rather than legs that are restless

Would anyone recommend an electric foot massager - its my feet rather than legs ...

Guildenstern

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Heat and Willis-Ekbom Disease (RLS) Symptom Exacerbation

I am one of those individuals that is quite bothered by heat (don't ask me why I live in Florida). I recently had an infection in a shoulder implant and,...

I am one of those individuals that is quite bothered by heat (don't ask me why I...

Hidden

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Query re Oxycodone new guidlines re pain- restless legs and Amytriptaline experiences.

Good afternoon fellow RL sufferers. Spoke with my GP yesterday who mentioned the new guidlines re Oxycodone and pain. ie that it's not found to be effective...

Good afternoon fellow RL sufferers. Spoke with my GP yesterday who mentioned th...

smilingjane

•4 years ago

82 Replies

Question about quitting Ropinirole

I'm worried. I've been taking Ropinirole for RLS for over a year now and, frankly, it hasn't done anything for me. As a matter of fact, the syndrome has gotten...

I'm worried. I've been taking Ropinirole for RLS for over a year now and, frankl...

Micafe

•4 years ago

12 Replies

potassium

What do you think of this ? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAoq14NlDQc&list=WL&index=13 Also a study;...

What do you think of this ? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAoq14NlDQc&list=WL&...

silvia10

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Pregabalin

Hi I have caught up with the recent posts as I wasn’t too well . I started Pregabalin 25 mg 10 days ago . First couple of nights - no RLS which is unheard of...

Hi I have caught up with the recent posts as I wasn’t too well . I started Preg...

Esme2007

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Calf massager

Hi all. I have been suffering from sleepless night for quite a few years. I did notice that if I use a calf compression socks ( usually for runners) the pain...

Hi all. I have been suffering from sleepless night for quite a few years. I did ...

Tabrizius

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Bit b12 injection?

I wonder if anyone knows if there’s special type of B12 that’s good for RLS? Should I ask the nurse for this type rather than that, or are they all the......

I wonder if anyone knows if there’s special type of B12 that’s good for RLS? S...

rkatt

•4 years ago

5 Replies

New

Hello RLS friends, I’m Karen and new to this group. I’ve been following the posts and see many medications that are new to me. I’ve been taking pramipexole for...

Hello RLS friends, I’m Karen and new to this group. I’ve been following the post...

kleelibby

•4 years ago

14 Replies

Help leg flutters all day long

I keep getting these feeling Ike butterflies are trapped under my lower legs. My neurologist did say that I have rls. But no meds were given how do I control...

I keep getting these feeling Ike butterflies are trapped under my lower legs. M...

Nikki609

•4 years ago

13 Replies

Magnesium Chloride Flakes for RLS?

Hi all! I was trying to find out online if Epson's salt baths could work for RLS and I found something far better: Magnesium Chloride Flakes. Many people try...

Hi all! I was trying to find out online if Epson's salt baths could work for RLS...

Micafe

•4 years ago

21 Replies

Gentle Iron advice

Hi,I’m considering trying Gentle Iron,can anyone please tell me what is the difference between this and the tablet Galpher that I buy at my local pharmacy,my...

Hi,I’m considering trying Gentle Iron,can anyone please tell me what is the diff...

Whymelord

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Trying to drop Neupro and manage RLS without drugs

I’ve been on Neupro 1mg for about 1.5 years for RLS. I tried Horizant first but it didn’t help so my neuro put me on Neupro and I do well with it but I’m...

I’ve been on Neupro 1mg for about 1.5 years for RLS. I tried Horizant first but ...

Discopage

•4 years ago

21 Replies

Posts - Restless Legs Syndrome | HealthUnlocked

Restless Legs Syndrome

All posts for August 2020

Why don't GPS know more to help

Advice on a glass of wine

Information by BMJ

RLS Medication priblems

Grave concern while beginning withdrawl from pramipexole after severe augmentation.

Algesal Cream

Does this sound like RLS?

Can Oxycodone cause Chronic Fatigue to worsen?

Withdrawal symptoms

PREGABALIN v PRAMIPEXOLE

QUESTION RE TIME FRAME BEFORE AUGMENTATION STRIKES

Not RLS

Magic solution!

Rls and exercise.

False hope

Neupro causing Augmentation

Restless head syndrome

Massager

Heat and Willis-Ekbom Disease (RLS) Symptom Exacerbation

Query re Oxycodone new guidlines re pain- restless legs and Amytriptaline experiences.

Question about quitting Ropinirole

potassium

Pregabalin

Calf massager

Bit b12 injection?

New

Help leg flutters all day long

Magnesium Chloride Flakes for RLS?

Gentle Iron advice

Trying to drop Neupro and manage RLS without drugs

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