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Restless Legs Syndrome

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Recently been diagnosed with RLS

So I recently had a sleep study done cause I can never get deep sleep, I'm always exhausted during the day and I could only sleep for two hours when I went for...

So I recently had a sleep study done cause I can never get deep sleep, I'm alway...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Does the hospital give you medicine that aggravates your RLS even after you tell them you have it?

I am wondering if anyone else has had trouble when they go to the hospital with there RLS. It seems every time I am there surgery, emergency whichever the...

I am wondering if anyone else has had trouble when they go to the hospital with ...

SlickNC

•3 years ago

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Dr report on opioids and rls

Looking for report to convince your dr that opioids will help rls. It was a dr W.... didn’t get spelling.

Looking for report to convince your dr that opioids will help rls. It was a dr W...

ESRDRLS

•3 years ago

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Pramipexole

Hi all I’ve had rls for years now with a lot of ups and downs I’ve been taking pregabalin and codeine now for some time but no longer effective my neurologist...

Hi all I’ve had rls for years now with a lot of ups and downs I’ve been taking p...

Hoochybaby

•3 years ago

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Antidepressats

Could anyone write in about antidepressants that dont cause rls. I have severe rls in the trunk of my body. I hve nerve damage and alot of depression. Thank...

Could anyone write in about antidepressants that dont cause rls. I have severe ...

ESRDRLS

•3 years ago

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RLS Blood Test

I have just had a comprehensive blood test & will be grateful if someone can remind me what results to look for before I meet my GP. Thank you.

I have just had a comprehensive blood test & will be grateful if someone can rem...

Boxer215

•3 years ago

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more about sleep

I am also taking ginger root and ginkgo bilboa (these for tinnitus) so maybe that has helped along with the gaba. Anyway the restless legs is about gone after...

I am also taking ginger root and ginkgo bilboa (these for tinnitus) so maybe tha...

dlr222

•3 years ago

1 Reply

RLS Hot Feet / Cramps

Morning iv just joined this group I have server RLS am on Ropinirole 21mg I take through the day yes they a lot some people say I'm on a to higher but it works...

Morning iv just joined this group I have server RLS am on Ropinirole 21mg I take...

Xhanthos

•3 years ago

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Welbrutrin for RLS

Help!! How can I get my doctor to prescribe welbrutrin for RLS in the UK? I’m on fluoxetine but my RLS is through the roof!!!

Help!! How can I get my doctor to prescribe welbrutrin for RLS in the UK? I’m on...

jaime77

•3 years ago

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I suffer from my right shoulder all the down May right hand side to my right foot,

I’ve now taken to sleeping in a hard floor or atleast until that side of my body goes numb and then I can get back into bed and sleep a few hours until...

I’ve now taken to sleeping in a hard floor or atleast until that side of my body...

Johncjnr

•3 years ago

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How to cancel? I'm getting way too many emails , how do l close account?

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Jumpylegs12345

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Does RLS ever go away? One week off patch and no issues

I was diagnosed with RLS about 2 years ago and I’ve been on 1mg Neupro since then, after trying another med that didn’t help. Recently I ran out of patches...

I was diagnosed with RLS about 2 years ago and I’ve been on 1mg Neupro since the...

Discopage

•3 years ago

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Neupro vs Pregabalin

Tomorrow I take my last .25 tab of Ropinirole. My neurologist is switching me from Gabapentin to Pegabalin which I welcome. I had a welness visit with my GP...

Tomorrow I take my last .25 tab of Ropinirole. My neurologist is switching me f...

B534967

•3 years ago

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RLS and pain. I am not sure of my log in. is it ESRDRLS

I have not been on in couple years. Where do I find my log in info and answers to my questions?

I have not been on in couple years. Where do I find my log in info and answers t...

ESRDRLS

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Severe constant internal trembling/vibration/tremor with severe weakness. Please help.

I am female, age 48. Please help me find out what could be the cause and solve this. For the last 2 months I have developed very severe constant internal...

I am female, age 48. Please help me find out what could be the cause and solve t...

ejaji

•3 years ago

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Publicize!

Newish to RLS. Retired dr. Strikes me how little most GPs & public know of RLS. Should we all try to raise awareness on social media?. Maybe one day a...

Newish to RLS. Retired dr. Strikes me how little most GPs & public know of RLS. ...

Jumpylegs12345

•3 years ago

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Hard tense leg muscle

Does anyone else notice hard tension in the muscle above the knee when your leg is "playing up". I feel if I could only inject a muscle relaxant into it, I...

Does anyone else notice hard tension in the muscle above the knee when your leg ...

Clarina123

•3 years ago

1 Reply

sleep

since I sleep better I don't wake up as much with restless legs. I am taking 2 of the 750 mg Gaba and 2 of 100 mg 5-htp. both available online or in stores. I...

since I sleep better I don't wake up as much with restless legs. I am taking 2 o...

dlr222

•3 years ago

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Update on 'Is it time for medication?'

Hi all, Following the excellent advice received here, I spoke to my GP to ask for a blood test to check my iron levels and, in the meantime, some medication....

Hi all, Following the excellent advice received here, I spoke to my GP to ask fo...

Leggy_MacLeg

•3 years ago

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Levadopa and RLS?

The doctor just put me on Levadopa for nights when I want to scream. It helped and I was able to sleep. Is this a good idea? It has made the tinnitus rear its...

The doctor just put me on Levadopa for nights when I want to scream. It helped a...

Rwall

•3 years ago

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Sinemet to Mirapex to Sinemet

Have you transitioned from Sinemet to Mirapex and then back to Sinemet?

timosky43

•3 years ago

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Antidepressants

I have been diagnosed with chronic fatigue/fibromyalgia. Can someone recommend an antidepressant that won’t affect my restless legs but will help with the...

I have been diagnosed with chronic fatigue/fibromyalgia. Can someone recommend a...

Mum007

•3 years ago

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Gabapentin ineffective

Hi everyone. I've suffered RLS for 20+eff years. Most of that time I was prescribed PRAMIPEXOLE until I augmented. About 6 months ago I was given Pregabalin...

Hi everyone. I've suffered RLS for 20+eff years. Most of that time I was prescri...

Derry323

•3 years ago

15 Replies

Keeping my mind and body active

I have noticed that keeping busy helps, as the day goes on and the more tired I get so the legs (and the awful feeling that comes with them) begin. Even in...

I have noticed that keeping busy helps, as the day goes on and the more tired I...

jollyjune

•3 years ago

1 Reply

rls and dementure. help.

Try lithium orotate for rls works for me...make sure it is the orotate form. ..also it may help with dementure that kills 1 in 3 people they say. LO is...

Try lithium orotate for rls works for me...make sure it is the orotate form. ...

finder1234

•3 years ago

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Paracetamol?

I’ve wondered before if paracetamol can help RLS? I sometimes think it helps me. I once asked Dr Buchfhurer & he said it has no effect. When I have an attack,...

I’ve wondered before if paracetamol can help RLS? I sometimes think it helps me....

Hidden

•3 years ago

25 Replies

Update on Ferrous Bisglycinate

A quick update on Ferrous Bisglycinate. Prior to this, I have only had success with Liquid Ferrous Sulfate. After trying all the other over counter...

A quick update on Ferrous Bisglycinate. Prior to this, I have only had succe...

WideBody

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Awaiting diagnosis

Hi all - First post for me on here. I am awaiting a more formal diagnosis, but my GP suspects I have RLS, I am having more blood tests to be taken to rule out...

Hi all - First post for me on here. I am awaiting a more formal diagnosis, but ...

GloucesterMan

•3 years ago

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Gabapentin dosage and recommendation

I have recently (3 days ago) asked my doctor to move from pramipexol to gabapentin, as pramipexole had little benefit to my sleep and then suddenly stopped...

I have recently (3 days ago) asked my doctor to move from pramipexol to gabapen...

Mike8787

•3 years ago

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RLS after hip surgery

I have been on this site for a long time. I recently had hip replacement surgery and have had a severe increase in my RLS. The opiates that I take (methadone...

I have been on this site for a long time. I recently had hip replacement surger...

Hidden

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Restless Legs Syndrome | HealthUnlocked

Restless Legs Syndrome

All posts for March 2021

Recently been diagnosed with RLS

Does the hospital give you medicine that aggravates your RLS even after you tell them you have it?

Dr report on opioids and rls

Pramipexole

Antidepressats

RLS Blood Test

more about sleep

RLS Hot Feet / Cramps

Welbrutrin for RLS

I suffer from my right shoulder all the down May right hand side to my right foot,

How to cancel? I'm getting way too many emails , how do l close account?

Does RLS ever go away? One week off patch and no issues

Neupro vs Pregabalin

RLS and pain. I am not sure of my log in. is it ESRDRLS

Severe constant internal trembling/vibration/tremor with severe weakness. Please help.

Publicize!

Hard tense leg muscle

sleep

Update on 'Is it time for medication?'

Levadopa and RLS?

Sinemet to Mirapex to Sinemet

Antidepressants

Gabapentin ineffective

Keeping my mind and body active

rls and dementure. help.

Paracetamol?

Update on Ferrous Bisglycinate

Awaiting diagnosis

Gabapentin dosage and recommendation

RLS after hip surgery

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