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Restless Legs Syndrome

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Does it really get better after Pramipexole?

Hello Everyone. My husband experiences RLS, since he was 13. For many years he was untreated, but around the time of university it got bad -- so he went to a...

Hello Everyone. My husband experiences RLS, since he was 13. For many years he w...

Ananda00

•3 years ago

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Effects of stress on RLS

I have been taking gabapentin (300) in the evening for a while now. Up until a few months ago this was working pretty well, if I woke it wasn’t for long. Now...

I have been taking gabapentin (300) in the evening for a while now. Up until a f...

Lapsedrunner

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Is it RLS?

Hello all, I’m hoping for some help. I’ve been having issues with my legs for a few years now and spent 8 months going through GP, hospital appointments and...

Hello all, I’m hoping for some help. I’ve been having issues with my legs for a ...

Rover1234

•3 years ago

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Nothing whatsoever to do with RLS, but with pure determination. Guts.

https://i.stuff.co.nz/world/americas/300236057/medical-mystery-a-womans-laborious-search-uncovered-the-probable-cause-of-her-searing-abdominal-pain?cid=PDM70611

https://i.stuff.co.nz/world/americas/300236057/medical-mystery-a-womans-laboriou...

Madlegs1

•3 years ago

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Studies of RLS in Children ?

Does anyone know of studies involving children with this condition ? My RLS started in childhood. I would tell my Mother "my legs hurt " and she told me it was...

Does anyone know of studies involving children with this condition ? My RLS star...

MFNS

•3 years ago

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Insomnia while on Methadone ?

I augmented on Ropinerole. Tried several other meds and for the past two months have been taking 2.5 mg Methadone. I started out taking 5 mg at night with...

I augmented on Ropinerole. Tried several other meds and for the past two months...

MFNS

•3 years ago

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Knee replacement plus worsening rls

After coming off pramepexole due to augmentation, my doctor gave me longtec and shorttec, ocycodone to help with withdrawal symptoms. I was already on...

After coming off pramepexole due to augmentation, my doctor gave me longtec and ...

Pennyfarthing

•3 years ago

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Methadone vs Tramadol

One thing that’s loud and clear from this forum is that nearly everyone finds comfort from a different type or mix of drug. No one size fits all! However from...

One thing that’s loud and clear from this forum is that nearly everyone finds co...

Covenant1962

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Help articulating RLS augmentation to doctor. I’ve got a phone appointment next Wednesday but they said it was with nurse not doctor.

I did send them RLS info but as they’ve given me appointment with nurse not doctor im very anxious discussing it with someone who might know less than me. How...

I did send them RLS info but as they’ve given me appointment with nurse not doct...

Doings

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Methadone causes extreme dizziness

I have tried every medication there is for RLS. Pramipexole worked for awhile but I went thru hell w augmentation. They’ve now tried all the opiods....

I have tried every medication there is for RLS. Pramipexole worked for awhile b...

Barb574

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Starving

Has anyone tried not eating for a day to see if they have rls symptoms at night

Memmy

•3 years ago

7 Replies

What's the difference?

A lot of people suffer from RLS, some (like me) suffer from PLM, few have mentioned RSB. There is also a mention to Parkinson's, at a later date. So, what is...

A lot of people suffer from RLS, some (like me) suffer from PLM, few have mentio...

Spurdog1

•3 years ago

17 Replies

COMPULSIVE EATING WITH PRAMIPEXOLE

Has anybody have trouble with compulsive eating while taking Pramipexole? I need help, please. Thank you. God Bless

Has anybody have trouble with compulsive eating while taking Pramipexole? I nee...

Josana13

•3 years ago

16 Replies

RLS Breakthrough Number 5

When sleeping in a bed, a weighted blanket is useless for me. By keeping a 16 pound weighted blanket on my knees while sitting up I am able to sleep 3-4 hours...

When sleeping in a bed, a weighted blanket is useless for me. By keeping a 16 p...

davidadill

•3 years ago

2 Replies

GABA supplement

Has anyone tried GABA nutritional supplements (with or without other RLS medication)? If so, what was your experience? Does anyone know if GABA can be taken...

Has anyone tried GABA nutritional supplements (with or without other RLS medicat...

Hidden

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Experience of Temgesic

I've been taking 200mcg Temgesic for 3 months now and and generally it has allowed me to sleep right through the night. I'm also taking 300mg Pregabalin as...

I've been taking 200mcg Temgesic for 3 months now and and generally it has allow...

RLSofManyYears

•3 years ago

18 Replies

New routine.

Over last 6 weeks I have been doing a little routine before bed as soon as my legs start to go with RLS, I lay on the and loor and do loads of stretching in of...

Over last 6 weeks I have been doing a little routine before bed as soon as my le...

Drhook

•3 years ago

17 Replies

Anti-smoking drug

I'm considering asking my GP for a prescription for Champix to help me stop smoking. Does anyone know anything about this drug, whether it worsens RLS or might...

I'm considering asking my GP for a prescription for Champix to help me stop smok...

lorrinet

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Thank You Joolsg

Want to thank Joolsg for the info about finding a Dr with knowledge about RLS. Unfortunately my GP must give the call for a 2nd opinion and being that she and...

Want to thank Joolsg for the info about finding a Dr with knowledge about RLS. ...

Woody4

•3 years ago

10 Replies

DOES AMBIEN CAUSE AUGMENTATION

Hello, I just started taking Ambien because I have trouble sleeping. I am augmenting from Pramipexole and am wondering if Ambien will do the same thing to...

Hello, I just started taking Ambien because I have trouble sleeping. I am augm...

Josana13

•3 years ago

11 Replies

RLS and Gastric Issues

Hello to fellow RLS sufferers, I’ve struggled with RLS for years now and have sought the advice from this group from time to time and with appreciation. I now...

Hello to fellow RLS sufferers, I’ve struggled with RLS for years now and have so...

Muftah36

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Mum in pain with restless legs.

My mum has suffered with restless legs for years but she is now struggling with pain rather than restless legs. She has been back to GP today and was told she...

My mum has suffered with restless legs for years but she is now struggling with ...

Missysmamma1811

•3 years ago

37 Replies

Shortness of breath remedy? Methadone fixed RLS for years. Suddenly short of breath keeps me awake. Need solution.

Methadone 10mg resolved my RLS for years. Gradually supplemented it with THC to relax before bed, and Recently took too much THC and went into panic short of...

Methadone 10mg resolved my RLS for years. Gradually supplemented it with THC to ...

Graceman

•3 years ago

4 Replies

blood results in for RLS

iron test- ferritin; 53.8ug/l normal= 30-400ug/l TIBC: 57.77umol/l normal= 45-72umol/l UIBC: 33.3umol/l normal= 22.3-61.7 umol/l transferrin...

iron test- ferritin; 53.8ug/l normal= 30-400ug/l TIBC: 57.77umol/l nor...

ge7521

•3 years ago

38 Replies

Take Ropinirole and Gabapentin at the Same Time?

I have been battling RLS with 5 mg Ropinirole at night for about 3 years with no augmentation YET. I recently fell and fractured my back where discs are...

I have been battling RLS with 5 mg Ropinirole at night for about 3 years with n...

Write4u

•3 years ago

21 Replies

Success with Lemon, give it a try!

Hi I know people dont fancy trying lemon juice for RLS, but I'm really confident it could solve your problem or improve it.... Diluted in cordial you dont even...

Hi I know people dont fancy trying lemon juice for RLS, but I'm really confident...

SpiceySugar

•3 years ago

4 Replies

bad acnes/urges/creppy crawly sensation in legs after vaccine

hi so im 20 . i missed by 3 in 1 teenage booster at 14 and MENACWY so i had both yesterday, i woke up the next morning with really bad restless legs but...

hi so im 20 . i missed by 3 in 1 teenage booster at 14 and MENACWY so i had bot...

bk3123

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Constipation

I know that rls is not connected to Parkinson's but I read that they have found a link with constipation and Parkinson's. I suspect that there is also a...

I know that rls is not connected to Parkinson's but I read that they have found ...

Memmy

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Pregabalin

I just read an article in "Nightwalker" RLS Publication by Dr. Winkleman and he spoke about symptoms from being on pregabalin......weight gain, fluid...

I just read an article in "Nightwalker" RLS Publication by Dr. Winkleman and he ...

sparkey1958

•3 years ago

15 Replies

Trying another dopamine agonist (yeah, I know....🙁)

I’ve posted here before. I have severe RLS. I was on requip and ambien for several years and augmented on the requip. Took me a year and a half to come off...

I’ve posted here before. I have severe RLS. I was on requip and ambien for sever...

11love

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Restless Legs Syndrome | HealthUnlocked

Restless Legs Syndrome

All posts for February 2021

Does it really get better after Pramipexole?

Effects of stress on RLS

Is it RLS?

Nothing whatsoever to do with RLS, but with pure determination. Guts.

Studies of RLS in Children ?

Insomnia while on Methadone ?

Knee replacement plus worsening rls

Methadone vs Tramadol

Help articulating RLS augmentation to doctor. I’ve got a phone appointment next Wednesday but they said it was with nurse not doctor.

Methadone causes extreme dizziness

Starving

What's the difference?

COMPULSIVE EATING WITH PRAMIPEXOLE

RLS Breakthrough Number 5

GABA supplement

Experience of Temgesic

New routine.

Anti-smoking drug

Thank You Joolsg

DOES AMBIEN CAUSE AUGMENTATION

RLS and Gastric Issues

Mum in pain with restless legs.

Shortness of breath remedy? Methadone fixed RLS for years. Suddenly short of breath keeps me awake. Need solution.

blood results in for RLS

Take Ropinirole and Gabapentin at the Same Time?

Success with Lemon, give it a try!

bad acnes/urges/creppy crawly sensation in legs after vaccine

Constipation

Pregabalin

Trying another dopamine agonist (yeah, I know....🙁)

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