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Restless Legs Syndrome

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I recently went to see a neurologist. A very nice man who spoke well about his experience with RLS. He listened to my story and was very supportive. Made me...

I recently went to see a neurologist. A very nice man who spoke well about his e...

Covenant1962

•3 years ago

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RLS and constipation

As well as RLS, I have suffered from chronic constipation all my life. I was wondering if the two could be connected. Any thoughts?

As well as RLS, I have suffered from chronic constipation all my life. I was wo...

KickingOff

•3 years ago

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Supplements to help with DAWS

Has anyone had success with supplements to help repair dopamine damage from DAWS? These are supplements I found from research. Not entirely sure which are...

Has anyone had success with supplements to help repair dopamine damage from DAWS...

Discopage

•3 years ago

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On 300mg pregabalin for 8 mths but not working now. GP saying switch to ropinerole. Love to hear your thoughts if this is good advice.

When first taking Pregabalin, it did work fairly well and largely eliminated RL. However, now it doesn't seem to do much at all. GP says switch to ropinerole...

When first taking Pregabalin, it did work fairly well and largely eliminated RL....

Davidbaldbloke

•3 years ago

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Documentary ch5

Sorry to dash your hopes but this is a repeat not a new one

Pooh78

•3 years ago

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Need RLS treatment advice

Just found this site and I’m so grateful! I desperately needed information and understanding! I’ve suffered with RLS for many years but it grew much worse...

Just found this site and I’m so grateful! I desperately needed information and u...

Vivace

•3 years ago

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Coming off pramipexole safely

Can anyone advise me the best way to come off pramipexole. I am taking 0.18mg once per evening. I have been on it for about 5 years and want to come off...

Can anyone advise me the best way to come off pramipexole. I am taking 0.18mg ...

Enable

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Seeking Advice Regarding Ferritin Levels

Hi Everybody When I was really bad last year my ferritin levels were at 14 but today in response to a request I submitted to know what my levels had been...

Hi Everybody When I was really bad last year my ferritin levels were at 14 but...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Mirapexin

My doctor prescribed these for me but the nausea and headaches are horrific as anyone else tried these

My doctor prescribed these for me but the nausea and headaches are horrific as a...

Jasperbaby1

•3 years ago

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Documentary Chanel 5 UK

Hi, I know that not everybody here is from the UK but I just got the most pleasantest of shocks when I was scrolling through the channels on my sky remote and...

Hi, I know that not everybody here is from the UK but I just got the most pleasa...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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How do you cope with DAWS?

While I didn’t experience the full range of DAWS symptoms, I am four months into the battle of my life with depression and anxiety, and the occasional panic...

While I didn’t experience the full range of DAWS symptoms, I am four months into...

Discopage

•3 years ago

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Weening off oxycodone targinact

Iam trying to wean off oxycodone targinact20mg twice a day iam now taking 10 g at night and 5mg in the morning but have awfull withdraw symptons and very...

Iam trying to wean off oxycodone targinact20mg twice a day iam now taking 10 g a...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Restiffic for RLS

Hello I'm new here and am being driven round the bend with RLS syndrome at night Has anybody else tried Restiffic the foot wrap? They offer a 30 day money...

Hello I'm new here and am being driven round the bend with RLS syndrome at night...

Engineering

•3 years ago

13 Replies

RLS fuzzy math musing

So supposedly 5% to 10% of the adult population experiences RLS to some extent. Does this 5to10% hold true as well for Physicians who also have RLS? I've...

So supposedly 5% to 10% of the adult population experiences RLS to some extent. ...

ziggypiggy

•3 years ago

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Alternative, non-medication treatment

I had mild RLS for nearly 30 years and never needed any medication. In the last 12 months it has worsened to the point that I went to a neurologist and was...

I had mild RLS for nearly 30 years and never needed any medication. In the last...

Cmart

•3 years ago

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Has anyone had this symptom?

In the morning when I first get up, my right hand has small involuntary movements when I hold something like my coffee cup. It goes away within the hour. I...

In the morning when I first get up, my right hand has small involuntary movement...

SueJohnson

•3 years ago

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What EXACTLY is “Augmentation”. The definition of the root is “increase”. So, as I’m trying to understand it, it’s “bad” increasing Meds?

Midnight-Blue

•3 years ago

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Ropinerole titration

For those of you who have weaned off ropinerole completely, how long did it take for you to feel like you were at a “baseline” of your RLS? In other words,...

For those of you who have weaned off ropinerole completely, how long did it take...

Newmomma567

•3 years ago

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Life after Ropinirole.

Hello. I've had RLS my whole life. 30 years ago I was put on prozac for depression. My RLS got a bit worse but it wasn't a huge problem until I started hormone...

Hello. I've had RLS my whole life. 30 years ago I was put on prozac for depressi...

Birdland

•3 years ago

27 Replies

Augmentation

Hi I have come to some sort of impasse with my battle with rls having gone through the whole gambit with da’s and opioids as we’ll as supplements as well as...

Hi I have come to some sort of impasse with my battle with rls having gone throu...

Hoochybaby

•3 years ago

10 Replies

Help in Ireland

Look for a Sleep Disorders clinic ....a MD can order Gabapentin...my parents are Both Irish...all of us have RLS....ganapentin 3x a day saved my life...

Look for a Sleep Disorders clinic ....a MD can order Gabapentin...my parents are...

Pepper163

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Help in Ireland

Try researching for a Psychologist who works on Sleep Disorders...they can prescribe gabapentin... Good luck Keep in Touch

Try researching for a Psychologist who works on Sleep Disorders...they can presc...

Pepper163

•3 years ago

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Ropinerole Augmentation suggestions

I augmented on Ropinerole...i was started on Gabapentin 2700 mg day..take 3 times a day...make sure you take 3x a day ...worked great for me..i also had 2 Iron...

I augmented on Ropinerole...i was started on Gabapentin 2700 mg day..take 3 time...

Pepper163

•3 years ago

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Changing medication

I've been using the 2mg/24hr Transdermal patches for RLS for YEARS. As they seemed to becoming less effective I visited my GP. He sought advice from a...

I've been using the 2mg/24hr Transdermal patches for RLS for YEARS. As they see...

Martyrtothecause

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Is gabapentin encarbil available in the UK?

dickJones

•3 years ago

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RLS SUPPLEMENT UPDATE

I had previously posted about MAG R&R. I ordered this supplement for my husband because he gets severe leg cramps at night. He took it once and hasn't had...

I had previously posted about MAG R&R. I ordered this supplement for my husband...

Josana13

•3 years ago

10 Replies

Bloodwork / Supplementation question

Ok, so I am still processing why I need to stop supplementation before having bloodwork. In my mind (and my Kaiser doc), wouldn't I want my bloodwork done...

Ok, so I am still processing why I need to stop supplementation before having bl...

kicker2

•3 years ago

16 Replies

Anxiety, Dopamine and Serotonin

I'm suffering from anxiety and panic attacks. Does anyone know if increasing dopamine levels would address these symptoms? My neurologist said he didn't think...

I'm suffering from anxiety and panic attacks. Does anyone know if increasing dop...

Discopage

•3 years ago

10 Replies

Trying to manage, and afraid

I've posted a few times before on the forum re RLS. I 'manage' my RLS with one 0.18mg Pramipexole tablet in the evening which at least allows me to be...

I've posted a few times before on the forum re RLS. I 'manage' my RLS with one ...

Sueloops

•3 years ago

19 Replies

Bloodwork and supplements?

Ugh... I KNOW I have seen this info on this site; someone please remind me. I am having bloodwork done (iron, B12, D etc). How many days should I stop taking...

Ugh... I KNOW I have seen this info on this site; someone please remind me. I am...

kicker2

•3 years ago

16 Replies

Posts - Restless Legs Syndrome | HealthUnlocked

Restless Legs Syndrome

All posts for June 2021

Melatonin

RLS and constipation

Supplements to help with DAWS

On 300mg pregabalin for 8 mths but not working now. GP saying switch to ropinerole. Love to hear your thoughts if this is good advice.

Documentary ch5

Need RLS treatment advice

Coming off pramipexole safely

Seeking Advice Regarding Ferritin Levels

Mirapexin

Documentary Chanel 5 UK

How do you cope with DAWS?

Weening off oxycodone targinact

Restiffic for RLS

RLS fuzzy math musing

Alternative, non-medication treatment

Has anyone had this symptom?

What EXACTLY is “Augmentation”. The definition of the root is “increase”. So, as I’m trying to understand it, it’s “bad” increasing Meds?

Ropinerole titration

Life after Ropinirole.

Augmentation

Help in Ireland

Help in Ireland

Ropinerole Augmentation suggestions

Changing medication

Is gabapentin encarbil available in the UK?

RLS SUPPLEMENT UPDATE

Bloodwork / Supplementation question

Anxiety, Dopamine and Serotonin

Trying to manage, and afraid

Bloodwork and supplements?

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