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Restless Legs Syndrome

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Re "Help"

I am writing this to thank all those who responded to my plea for help. I am very moved and quite overwhelmed by the kindness and good advice I have received....

I am writing this to thank all those who responded to my plea for help. I am ver...

welschrispy

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Pregabelin

Hi, After 20+ years on Pramipaxole, I weaned of it and started taking Gabapentin. After getting up to 1800mg, taken 600mg and 1200mg, I have now stopped as I...

Hi, After 20+ years on Pramipaxole, I weaned of it and started taking Gabapentin...

BurkerKing

•3 years ago

21 Replies

Cbt

Can someone recommended a self help book for cbt that will help my rls? I’m in the uk

Can someone recommended a self help book for cbt that will help my rls? I’m in ...

Hoochybaby

•3 years ago

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Ropinerole PLUS gabapentin

I saw the doctor and he prescribed gabapentin. I asked about weaning off the 2 mg of ropinerole that I have been on for the past 10 years. He surprised me...

I saw the doctor and he prescribed gabapentin. I asked about weaning off the 2 ...

KickininAz

•3 years ago

37 Replies

Paper on meds that help DA withdrawal

Hello, can anyone please point me to a paper that details the drugs that can assist with dopamine agonist withdrawal, so that I can share with my doctor? I am...

Hello, can anyone please point me to a paper that details the drugs that can ass...

Frustrated-RLS

•3 years ago

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Insomnia

I have written many times in the past and found info most useful My big problem is lack is sleep due to insomnia and rls I deal with a neurologist in...

I have written many times in the past and found info most useful My big problem...

Hoochybaby

•3 years ago

56 Replies

First time for this.

Last night was unbelievable. Haven’t been on 300 gabapentin, .25 pramipexole, very long but it has been great. Not any symptoms of RLS or augmenting until...

Last night was unbelievable. Haven’t been on 300 gabapentin, .25 pramipexole, ve...

Woody4

•3 years ago

17 Replies

Losing hope in Gabapentin for RLS

Hi, I've been on Gabapentin since February, which worked well for a few months, taking 600Mg, however over the last few months I've had to continually increase...

Hi, I've been on Gabapentin since February, which worked well for a few months, ...

Walrob66

•3 years ago

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dosage of pramipexole high or low

Hi good people Auld Reekie here , I am on 180 micrograms at 17.oohrs and 350 micrograms at 24.oo hrs is this a high dose or not, cut out the 180mc and have...

Hi good people Auld Reekie here , I am on 180 micrograms at 17.oohrs and 350 mi...

auldreekie18

•3 years ago

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RLS AWARENESS DAY 23 SEPTEMBER

23 September is RLS Awareness Day. I've been trying to contact people to raise awareness and I may have 2 radio interviews coming out on Health Radio and a...

23 September is RLS Awareness Day. I've been trying to contact people to raise a...

Joolsg

•3 years ago

6 Replies

List of Medications to Avoid for RLS

At some point, I saw someone on here post a great link of a printable form that could be handed to a doctor to ensure you would not be prescribed any...

At some point, I saw someone on here post a great link of a printable form that ...

Newmomma567

•3 years ago

10 Replies

Current gold standard for Meds

What is the current gold standard for medication for RLS sufferers? Life sucking condition! Looking for Kratom equivalent that has a financial savings.

What is the current gold standard for medication for RLS sufferers? Life sucking...

Wanted-sleep

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Meds and rls

Was on pramipexole for over 15 years was up to 3mg. Have slowly tapered off of it and switched to a lower dose of requip hopefully don't have to deal with as...

Was on pramipexole for over 15 years was up to 3mg. Have slowly tapered off of i...

BenAZ

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Help

My name is Liz and need help from others suffering from this horrible condition

My name is Liz and need help from others suffering from this horrible conditio...

billjack2

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Travel sickness

Hi, can anyone recommend a travel sickness pill that will not affect my RLS. Many thanks

Hi, can anyone recommend a travel sickness pill that will not affect my RLS. Ma...

keiralee

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Haematologist Manchester RLS

Is anyone aware of Haematologists in Manchester who are supportive of the Iron infusions if ferritin 70 or under?

Is anyone aware of Haematologists in Manchester who are supportive of the Iron i...

Ruzi

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Insomnia

Hi I suffer terrible with insomnia but one exasperating factor is SUGGER the trouble is it’s in so many foods that we are not always aware of despite the usual...

Hi I suffer terrible with insomnia but one exasperating factor is SUGGER the tro...

Hoochybaby

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Insomnia help

Hi ,I'm going through a period of quite severe insomnia and I'm wondering how much this is a symptom of RLS. Do other people experience this even when their...

Hi ,I'm going through a period of quite severe insomnia and I'm wondering how ...

Jumpey

•3 years ago

38 Replies

Nytol Herbal Sleep Aid

I take 0.5 Ropinerole for a mild to moderate RLS and normally get a decent nights sleep, however sometimes even though there is no RLS I get insomnia and awake...

I take 0.5 Ropinerole for a mild to moderate RLS and normally get a decent night...

dahon

•3 years ago

3 Replies

RLS caused by tensions in the back!

I have reported here before about my experiences with my RLS and they seemed very strange to you. Now I have discovered something new that's also weird: Since...

I have reported here before about my experiences with my RLS and they seemed ver...

silkyreg

•3 years ago

9 Replies

RLS medication issue

I am trying to wean off Ropinirole. I did start some gabapentin. Ropinirole gave me augmentation. Do I take Ropinirole first in evening before gabapentin?

I am trying to wean off Ropinirole. I did start some gabapentin. Ropinirole gav...

Agent54

•3 years ago

15 Replies

Diet and RLS

When I eat less than 40G of carbs in 24 hours I have no RLS but when I eat much more than that the RLS is severe. I will be seeing a gastroenterologist in a...

When I eat less than 40G of carbs in 24 hours I have no RLS but when I eat much ...

Seaux

•3 years ago

11 Replies

RLS Manchester Specialists

Hello Is anyone aware of any good RLS specialist in Manchester or near to Manchester?

Hello Is anyone aware of any good RLS specialist in Manchester or near to Manche...

Ruzi

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Can the combo of ACETYLCYSTEINE-150MG + TAURINE-500MG help to sleep? Any experiences?

I was looking for taurine for sleep at local chemist shop but right now it's available only in combination with acetylcysteine. Is that ok to try for sleep...

I was looking for taurine for sleep at local chemist shop but right now it's av...

ejaji

•3 years ago

4 Replies

RLS and Exercising

Hi, I know what is that, I mean, whenever I make excercises, I have terrible problems to sleep. And normally I do sport once or twice a week from 16;00 till...

Hi, I know what is that, I mean, whenever I make excercises, I have terrible pro...

CYF66

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Pregabalin sets off RLS

Hi, I'm on 300mg of Pregabalin each night which I take about 2 hours before bedtime. I also take Kraton about an hour before bedtime. I've noticed that about...

Hi, I'm on 300mg of Pregabalin each night which I take about 2 hours before bedt...

Derry323

•3 years ago

10 Replies

Circulation booster

One more question , does an circulation booster machine which you can buy from the chemist does any good for my extreme RLS? Thanks for the reply on the...

One more question , does an circulation booster machine which you can buy from t...

Aetje

•3 years ago

7 Replies

TRORILUZOLE-New drug to regulate glutamate.

https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/developments-in-trials-of-a-new-ocd-treatment Interesting article on a new drug to treat OCD which regulates glutamate....

https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/developments-in-trials-of-a-new-ocd-treatm...

Joolsg

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Neupro patch: cut or fold to lower dose?

Can the Neupro patch be cut or folded in half? I am prescribed 2mg/24hr but can only find 3mg patches. I'm looking for a work-around for a few days. Any advice...

Can the Neupro patch be cut or folded in half? I am prescribed 2mg/24hr but can ...

LunaDog31

•3 years ago

8 Replies

Restiffic pads

Is there anybody who has tried Restiffic pressure pads for the feet Designed for RLS is so are they beneficial.

Is there anybody who has tried Restiffic pressure pads for the feet Designed fo...

Aetje

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Restless Legs Syndrome | HealthUnlocked

Restless Legs Syndrome

All posts for September 2021

Re "Help"

Pregabelin

Cbt

Ropinerole PLUS gabapentin

Paper on meds that help DA withdrawal

Insomnia

First time for this.

Losing hope in Gabapentin for RLS

dosage of pramipexole high or low

RLS AWARENESS DAY 23 SEPTEMBER

List of Medications to Avoid for RLS

Current gold standard for Meds

Meds and rls

Help

Travel sickness

Haematologist Manchester RLS

Insomnia

Insomnia help

Nytol Herbal Sleep Aid

RLS caused by tensions in the back!

RLS medication issue

Diet and RLS

RLS Manchester Specialists

Can the combo of ACETYLCYSTEINE-150MG + TAURINE-500MG help to sleep? Any experiences?

RLS and Exercising

Pregabalin sets off RLS

Circulation booster

TRORILUZOLE-New drug to regulate glutamate.

Neupro patch: cut or fold to lower dose?

Restiffic pads

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