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Restless Legs Syndrome

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Leg Compression Cuffs

My wife was recently in hospital having suffered a stroke. She also has secondary cancer in her bones, including her legs. Against our wishes they used leg...

My wife was recently in hospital having suffered a stroke. She also has seconda...

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•4 years ago

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Pramipexole tablets seem to be miracle cure but.....augmentation??

Hi, Suffered for 5 years with RLS. Had two hours sleep last night. Last week was prescribed Pramipexole tablets. Tried one night and perfect! Seemed like a...

Hi, Suffered for 5 years with RLS. Had two hours sleep last night. Last week was...

Davidbaldbloke

•4 years ago

43 Replies

Analgesics - The beauty and the beast

After a few months in a most terrible place with RLS, I'm happy to report nearly zero symptoms for a month now. This all started when I was prescribed various...

After a few months in a most terrible place with RLS, I'm happy to report nearly...

Mandev

•4 years ago

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Music and RLS

I have found that on occasion listening to music helps with my RLS. I need to listen to something that moves me. Maybe something nostalgic or perhaps...

I have found that on occasion listening to music helps with my RLS. I need to li...

cjouelle

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Restiffic

I have been using restiffic foot wraps for a while now and getting a fair night's sleep.. Forgot to put them on last Thursday and am now nursing a damaged...

I have been using restiffic foot wraps for a while now and getting a fair night'...

shebobs

•4 years ago

3 Replies

ALPHA BLOCKERS

Should Alpha Blockers be avoided if you have RLS?

BAB97TIE

•4 years ago

4 Replies

weighted blanket for RLS

Hello, I was looking into a weighted blanket for RLS, especially as mine gets much worse when I am trying to sleep, I was wondering if anyone has tried this...

Hello, I was looking into a weighted blanket for RLS, especially as mine gets mu...

Sunflower_seeds55

•4 years ago

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Doctors unaware of low Ferritin effect

When I felt a resurgence in my RLS recently ,I searched for what was different for me . I take Tramadol and codeine , and with diet restrictions I had managed...

When I felt a resurgence in my RLS recently ,I searched for what was different f...

Muftah36

•4 years ago

15 Replies

Jacuzzi?

Would a hot tub or jacuzzi aid in the symptoms of RLS? I realize this is not an option for most people, but it occurred to me that the warm water and jets in a...

Would a hot tub or jacuzzi aid in the symptoms of RLS? I realize this is not an ...

cjouelle

•4 years ago

18 Replies

PULLING MY HAIR OUT!

30 years, give me a break, I’ve had enough, I’m fed up! Not enough is being done to help those suffering with RLS. With the millions suffering around the world...

30 years, give me a break, I’ve had enough, I’m fed up! Not enough is being done...

Legs1970

•4 years ago

27 Replies

IV iron infusion and questions

Hello again everyone! You might remember me, the one trying to get off of ropinerole because, in addition to augmentation issues, it also suppresses prolactin,...

Hello again everyone! You might remember me, the one trying to get off of ropine...

Newmomma567

•4 years ago

11 Replies

RLS Patient Survey

Just a reminder to complete the RLS patient Survey by The US RLS Foundation. You don’t have to be a member....

Just a reminder to complete the RLS patient Survey by The US RLS Foundation. You...

Joolsg

•4 years ago

15 Replies

RLS and end of life options

I am 83 years old and live in the U.S. in a state that has a legal end of live option. Does anyone know if RLS is a recognized condition eligible for this...

I am 83 years old and live in the U.S. in a state that has a legal end of live o...

dtbl

•4 years ago

28 Replies

Natural remedies.

I didn’t want to have to go down the drugs from the doctors, so decided to go natural. I am now taking height strength magnesium, vitaminD and Iron , which has...

I didn’t want to have to go down the drugs from the doctors, so decided to go na...

Mouso

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Fibromyalgia and restless legs

My mum is experiencing restless legs and arms at night. She is suffering with fibromyalgia, a chronic nerve pain condition. She's taking gabapentin and...

My mum is experiencing restless legs and arms at night. She is suffering with fi...

David_36

•4 years ago

17 Replies

Temgesic 200mcg prescribed in UK by NHS consultant

Hi Anyone who has read our recent posts over the last 10 days or so will know that I've been pressing my wife's consultant to prescribe Temgesic 200mcg or...

Hi Anyone who has read our recent posts over the last 10 days or so will know t...

puzzler1

•4 years ago

25 Replies

Adding pressure is reducing my symptoms

I've been taking Dopamine for the last 6 months and it is helping immensely. If my legs still act up after lots of exercise or too much sugar, I have recently...

I've been taking Dopamine for the last 6 months and it is helping immensely. If ...

midnightmadness

•4 years ago

10 Replies

I need a doctor who will listen to me!

I am infuriated. I am experiencing augmentation after 4 years on ropinirole. I experience severe RLS at least every other night and consequently do not get any...

I am infuriated. I am experiencing augmentation after 4 years on ropinirole. I e...

cjouelle

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Bit of advice needed please

Hi All, I have suffered from rl for many years now, the only prescription drug I have taken was Ropinerole, after using it for years symptoms got worse so I...

Hi All, I have suffered from rl for many years now, the only prescription drug I...

Sanmass

•4 years ago

23 Replies

Restless feet

Hi I’m new to this post had anyone experienced restless leg syndrome in their feet only. I keep moving my feet continually and they have pins and needles. Did...

Hi I’m new to this post had anyone experienced restless leg syndrome in their fe...

Awaywiththeheiddoon

•4 years ago

14 Replies

Doctor you are fired!

I have been on pramipexole about 4 years ( i forget exactly) and the last year has been horrendous. I didnt know it was augmentation. so i have fired my...

I have been on pramipexole about 4 years ( i forget exactly) and the last year ...

Ballybofey26

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Iron patches

Hi, I remember reading that some of you use/ have used iron patches but have just searched posts and not come up with much. I’d be interested to hear what...

Hi, I remember reading that some of you use/ have used iron patches but have jus...

Lapsedrunner

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Crying!!

Is it just me or does someone else start crying every evening when this horrible monster start bothering you? I am sooo terrified of it that I just cannot...

Is it just me or does someone else start crying every evening when this horribl...

Micafe

•4 years ago

50 Replies

Is there an RLS/PLM medication suitable for Driving?

Hi. I'm a Train Operator and have suffered with RLS/PLM for many years. Until now I've been able to manage mild symptoms and only really suffered if I was...

Hi. I'm a Train Operator and have suffered with RLS/PLM for many years. Until no...

Josh2020

•4 years ago

12 Replies

Pipexus augmentation

Well I’m 7 weeks into coming off Pipexus and it’s really tough. My doctor has given me Oxycodone and is phoning me every fortnight and has a plan when I’m off...

Well I’m 7 weeks into coming off Pipexus and it’s really tough. My doctor has gi...

Pennyfarthing

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Don’t give up on IRON!

I suffered from RLS for years until I started taking daily “gentle iron” and vitamin C. I have been RLS free now for three months. However, I was away from...

I suffered from RLS for years until I started taking daily “gentle iron” and vit...

Jumpybean

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Augmentation - possible future help??

This is a link to news of a possible treatment for augmentation. From the RLS organisation....

This is a link to news of a possible treatment for augmentation. From the RLS or...

Madlegs1

•4 years ago

9 Replies

What to do for restless body?

What to do for restless body? My whole body seems to be jerking now, notjust my legs! Its awful, have had rls for years but this is worse. I can’t tolerate...

What to do for restless body? My whole body seems to be jerking now, notjust my...

Nosleepatall

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Spironolactone

Has anyone taken Spiractin 25mg and has it aggravated there RLS? It is used for fluid reduction.

Has anyone taken Spiractin 25mg and has it aggravated there RLS? It is used for ...

Shumbah

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Back to square one

Hi everyone, I was saying a few weeks ago about having a restful time, well it's come to an end. Could it be that this bloody rls has a cycle, this does seem...

Hi everyone, I was saying a few weeks ago about having a restful time, well it's...

Whymelord

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Posts - Restless Legs Syndrome | HealthUnlocked

Restless Legs Syndrome

All posts for October 2020

Leg Compression Cuffs

Pramipexole tablets seem to be miracle cure but.....augmentation??

Analgesics - The beauty and the beast

Music and RLS

Restiffic

ALPHA BLOCKERS

weighted blanket for RLS

Doctors unaware of low Ferritin effect

Jacuzzi?

PULLING MY HAIR OUT!

IV iron infusion and questions

RLS Patient Survey

RLS and end of life options

Natural remedies.

Fibromyalgia and restless legs

Temgesic 200mcg prescribed in UK by NHS consultant

Adding pressure is reducing my symptoms

I need a doctor who will listen to me!

Bit of advice needed please

Restless feet

Doctor you are fired!

Iron patches

Crying!!

Is there an RLS/PLM medication suitable for Driving?

Pipexus augmentation

Don’t give up on IRON!

Augmentation - possible future help??

What to do for restless body?

Spironolactone

Back to square one

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