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Restless Legs Syndrome

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Jerks and tensing

I just wanted to find out if anyone can relate to my symptoms. About 13 months ago, I received an infusion of iron sucrose. Before then, I was dealing with RLS...

I just wanted to find out if anyone can relate to my symptoms. About 13 months a...

WideBody

•4 years ago

46 Replies

Medication concerns

I have been on the max dose of pramipexole for 15 yrs . I am also taking proclorperazine and oxybutynin all of which (I have read) can contribute to early...

I have been on the max dose of pramipexole for 15 yrs . I am also taking proclor...

Robynasmith

•4 years ago

19 Replies

Augmentation

I have been taking high doses of Ropinerole for past ten years. It is no longer working. This is my 6th day of withdrawal. ANy suggestions to alleviate my...

I have been taking high doses of Ropinerole for past ten years. It is no longer...

MFNS

•4 years ago

17 Replies

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Restless Legs Syndrome

I have muscular dystrophy & recently suffering with restless legs syndrome at night which is affecting my sleep patterns. I haven't been to the GP yet because...

I have muscular dystrophy & recently suffering with restless legs syndrome at ni...

Boxer215

•4 years ago

18 Replies

Lyrica for RLS

Has anyone tried Lyrica for RLS?

Rambler66

•4 years ago

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relief for extreme discomfort?

i haven’t dealt with RLS in about 3 years (since i was 17). it came back after i had a bad panic attack this weekend, and now i’m just looking for relief. does...

i haven’t dealt with RLS in about 3 years (since i was 17). it came back after i...

mmjxc

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Vitamin D deficiency, mine is 11...I have a lot of muscle cramps, shaky hands and feet, weight gain...is this normal? Do you have any tips?

Please share your stories so it can help me and other people. Thank you so much!

Please share your stories so it can help me and other people. Thank you so much!...

Sandee007

•4 years ago

10 Replies

Rainy Day News Finds

These links might have been posted before. A promising new therapy (not ready yet!) to counteract Brain Glutamate (a major contributor to RLS Insomnia)....

These links might have been posted before. A promising new therapy (not ready ye...

DicCarlson

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Getting there.....

Well after 13 months of waiting for a neurologist, turns out it’s not restless legs.... I have a tic disorder & ADHD!! So hospital putting plan together but...

Well after 13 months of waiting for a neurologist, turns out it’s not restless l...

Topmong1

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Kratom

I have had great relief using kratom. As soon as I feel my leg or legs starting their awful feelings I take a teaspoonful in juice. It's not as vile as I had...

I have had great relief using kratom. As soon as I feel my leg or legs starting ...

Memmy

•4 years ago

30 Replies

Revitive machine has taken it away

I’ve had rls on and off but recently getting more and more annoying. I bought a Revitive machine and have not had it since. I use it three times per day for...

I’ve had rls on and off but recently getting more and more annoying. I bought a...

Eleanor1990

•4 years ago

10 Replies

RLS When Driving a Car

When I sit on a couch I sometimes have problems with my legs within 30 minutes. When I am driving my car, sometimes for two hours or more, my legs never...

When I sit on a couch I sometimes have problems with my legs within 30 minutes. ...

davidadill

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Oxycodone and RLS

I have just started on Targiniq (oxycodone) for my terrible RLS. I'm also on pramipexole but the neurologist added Targiniq because I only sleep about 2-3...

I have just started on Targiniq (oxycodone) for my terrible RLS. I'm also on pra...

Laila2207

•4 years ago

33 Replies

Recommend a private RLS specialist

Can anyone recommend a private RLS specialist preferably in London please?

RayP67

•4 years ago

7 Replies

What can I do about my anxiety disorder if SSRIs increase my RLS

I have been taking Zoloft 200 mg for severe anxiety disorder for over 20 years with good success. About 2 years ago I started getting RLS. Last spring, I cut...

I have been taking Zoloft 200 mg for severe anxiety disorder for over 20 years w...

gordeo

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Gabapentin advice

I’ve been prescribed 300mg of Gaba, switching from 300mg Pregabalin. I realise this is not a comparable amount, but try telling my doctor that! Needless to say...

I’ve been prescribed 300mg of Gaba, switching from 300mg Pregabalin. I realise t...

lee_uk

•4 years ago

12 Replies

Pregabalin

Thank you everyone for replying to myself about pregabalin use . Very much appreciated. X

Thank you everyone for replying to myself about pregabalin use . Very much appre...

Esme2007

•4 years ago

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Amazon smile

RLS-UK are finally up and running on amazonsmile using the following link: https://smile.amazon.co.uk/ch/1140744-0 If you need to log in and find your...

RLS-UK are finally up and running on amazonsmile using the following link: https...

Kaarina

Administrator•4 years ago

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Temgesic 200mcg UK update for RLS

Well, Mrs P (my wife) has now been taking Temgesic 200msg for 10 days and the results are very promising. At the moment she is reducing her pramipexole and is...

Well, Mrs P (my wife) has now been taking Temgesic 200msg for 10 days and the re...

puzzler1

•4 years ago

22 Replies

Kratom/Neupro

Thanks to all!! I’ve had RLS FOREVER and I’m now 79 and it’s so acute I don’t know where to turn. Kratom is somewhat helpful but not terrific. I also have a...

Thanks to all!! I’ve had RLS FOREVER and I’m now 79 and it’s so acute I don’t k...

Camry2020

•4 years ago

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1st night with gabapentin was not what I expected.

Not anything like I expected or was told by my sleep doc. He predicted drowsiness, dizziness, tiredness, etc. I took a 100 mg cap about 8 pm. By 9pm I felt...

Not anything like I expected or was told by my sleep doc. He predicted drowsines...

gordeo

•4 years ago

12 Replies

My alarm clock !

She certainly wakes me up although is snoozing at the mo !

Esme2007

•4 years ago

3 Replies

Advice for pregabalin please

Hi as my recent posts indicated I after awful augmentation this year and 3 years of the most horrendous RLS I surrendered and started to take pregabalin. I...

Hi as my recent posts indicated I after awful augmentation this year and 3 years...

Esme2007

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Pregabalin reduction

Since I am so fortunate that Pregabalin at lower doses helps my PLMD I am reducing it from 300 mg. daily to minimize daytime sedation. I know everyone is...

Since I am so fortunate that Pregabalin at lower doses helps my PLMD I am reduci...

wantokporo

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Help with withdrawal

I am about to start cutting down my Ropinirole from 2mg taking .5mg less per week. Is there anything I can take to help with any withdrawal symptoms.

I am about to start cutting down my Ropinirole from 2mg taking .5mg less per w...

jollyjune

•4 years ago

12 Replies

Never give up!

As this tree did not give up growing in a most difficult lonely place, as it proves we can flourish under any circumstances with water, sun, and nutrients...

As this tree did not give up growing in a most difficult lonely place, as it pr...

agapepilgrim

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Sifrol end game

My fith week fighting augmentation from sifrol got back to 1 1/2 .25 mg tabs from max dose of 3 . I now am effected in all limbs but usually only one at a...

My fith week fighting augmentation from sifrol got back to 1 1/2 .25 mg tabs fr...

Jumpingboy9

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Herbal tea and RLS

Are herbal tea’s okay to drink with RLS? If so, which ones are the best, and which ones should I avoid? (Caffeine free of course)

Are herbal tea’s okay to drink with RLS? If so, which ones are the best, and whi...

Laurapaul

•4 years ago

13 Replies

Horizant Pros and Cons

My doctor is wanting me to try Horizant. Currently I am taking .34mg of Kloponin but the side effects are bad, especially when I don't get much sleep. I seem...

My doctor is wanting me to try Horizant. Currently I am taking .34mg of Kloponin...

gordeo

•4 years ago

10 Replies

What to do now ?

Hello, I have been on a 2mg Neupro patch for the last 6 months. It has been working well except for the last 4 nights where I fear may now be the start of...

Hello, I have been on a 2mg Neupro patch for the last 6 months. It has been work...

banjololapoppy

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Restless Legs Syndrome | HealthUnlocked

Restless Legs Syndrome

All posts for October 2020

Jerks and tensing

Medication concerns

Augmentation

Restless Legs Syndrome

Lyrica for RLS

relief for extreme discomfort?

Vitamin D deficiency, mine is 11...I have a lot of muscle cramps, shaky hands and feet, weight gain...is this normal? Do you have any tips?

Rainy Day News Finds

Getting there.....

Kratom

Revitive machine has taken it away

RLS When Driving a Car

Oxycodone and RLS

Recommend a private RLS specialist

What can I do about my anxiety disorder if SSRIs increase my RLS

Gabapentin advice

Pregabalin

Amazon smile

Temgesic 200mcg UK update for RLS

Kratom/Neupro

1st night with gabapentin was not what I expected.

My alarm clock !

Advice for pregabalin please

Pregabalin reduction

Help with withdrawal

Never give up!

Sifrol end game

Herbal tea and RLS

Horizant Pros and Cons

What to do now ?

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