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Restless Legs Syndrome

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Slowly improving

After over two weeks of terrible legs (after coming off mirapexin) I think the gabapentin is starting to work. The last 3 nights were awful with hardly any...

After over two weeks of terrible legs (after coming off mirapexin) I think the g...

Memmy

•2 years ago

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Prescribed medication

I take several prescribed medications and very often wonder if any of them make my rls/plmd worse, does anybody know. They are Lansoprazole, Atorvastatin ,...

I take several prescribed medications and very often wonder if any of them make ...

soupersuzy

•2 years ago

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RLS - Pramipexole and CBD oil

I have suffered with RLS syndrome for 35/40 years or so. After many different medications I remained on Amitriptyline for years. My RLS became much worse...

I have suffered with RLS syndrome for 35/40 years or so. After many different me...

Rls29

•2 years ago

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Help with one problem is causing another one

Not sure if I have to ask a question about RLS only as I don't really have a problem with that. My question is related to the medication I am taking for my...

Not sure if I have to ask a question about RLS only as I don't really have a pro...

wbdetroit

•2 years ago

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Dairy free diet, it has helped stop rls at night

Around 5 months ago I was told I was lactose intolerant and needed to have a complete dairy free diet. I've had rls for many years I just did not know I had it...

Around 5 months ago I was told I was lactose intolerant and needed to have a com...

Bstars

•2 years ago

4 Replies

I cant believe for 4 nights ive not had RLS

After 20+ years of suffering RLS being on all types of medication, sleepless nights etc, ive just done my 4th night without any medication and no symptoms. A...

After 20+ years of suffering RLS being on all types of medication, sleepless nig...

Banjo1

•2 years ago

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A STRANGE AND MIRACULOUS CURE!

Having RLS my ENTIRE life, I WAS taking practically every single OPOID and NEUROTROPIC drug everyone here is taking!! AND psychotropics as well...... a LONG...

Having RLS my ENTIRE life, I WAS taking practically every single OPOID and NEUR...

Thursby

•2 years ago

52 Replies

Does Gabapentin lose its effectiveness over time?

I was a little concerned to read on www.rlshelp.org the following about gabapentin: "The effectiveness of this medication often diminishes after 1-2 years." I...

I was a little concerned to read on www.rlshelp.org the following about gabapent...

BAK524

•2 years ago

13 Replies

Ferritin levels

Finally managed to convince my GP to test my ferritin level. The result came back at 94 and from reading posts here, I note the level should be above 100....

Finally managed to convince my GP to test my ferritin level. The result came b...

kelirock

•2 years ago

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Neuropathy or rls?

We often get people on here asking if they have rls, and describing their symptoms as "burning or tingling". This short study gives a description of the......

We often get people on here asking if they have rls, and describing their sympto...

Madlegs1

•2 years ago

17 Replies

Natural remedies and food supplements

This is mainly a personal view of the usefulness of these for RLS, but is based on some reading. I hope it is a balanced view. Hopefully it offers some...

This is mainly a personal view of the usefulness of these for RLS, but is based ...

Elffindoe

•2 years ago

35 Replies

RECOMMENDATIONS PLEASE

Can anyone recommend a RLS consultant in or around the Stamford area in Lincolnshire UK please? Would be willing to travel but if they would do video...

Can anyone recommend a RLS consultant in or around the Stamford area in Lincolns...

jexymum

•2 years ago

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Colonoscopy and nauseous

I take oxycodone and mirapax for rls. Last week I was supposed to have a colonoscopy. I took the above meds and got nauseous and threw up. I had to cancel...

I take oxycodone and mirapax for rls. Last week I was supposed to have a colono...

lorri214

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Dipyridamole

Hi does anyone have any experience using this drug to help with their RLS symptoms? If so, how and when? what dose?...

Hi does anyone have any experience using this drug to help with their RLS sympto...

BAK524

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Wellbutrin as an SSRI alternative?

Hi I'd be interested in hearing from anyone that has made a successful transition to wellbutrin from an SSRI and whether it has worked for them. My...

Hi I'd be interested in hearing from anyone that has made a successful transitio...

BAK524

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Has anyone tried oxymorphone?

Hi, has anyone here tried oxymorphone for RLS? oxymorphone is similar to oxycodone but with much less sleeping difficulties in comparison with oxycodone. I...

Hi, has anyone here tried oxymorphone for RLS? oxymorphone is similar to oxycod...

halperinchen

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Moving form pramipexole to gabapentin

Hi folks, sorry to pick your brains again. After agreeing that I might be augmenting on prami (2 x 0.088mg), my neuro has suggested tapering this off over 2...

Hi folks, sorry to pick your brains again. After agreeing that I might be augmen...

Catscratchman

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Oops!

Apologies, I said in my previous post I was taking Ramipril and I should have said Rosuvastatin 5mg once a day. the Ramipril are to reduce my blood pressure,...

Apologies, I said in my previous post I was taking Ramipril and I should have s...

Mulberry100

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Statins to be avoided?

Could anyone please tell me which Statins are best avoided. I am currently taking Ramiprill 2.5mg once a day, having changed from one that I noticed was a...

Could anyone please tell me which Statins are best avoided. I am currently takin...

Mulberry100

•2 years ago

4 Replies

My iron tests are apparantly fine. Please advise the full propper iron panel needed to detetmine amenia

Hello Restless people I have asked this question before but cannot find the answer. My endo and GP say my iron results are fine and that I am not anemic....

Hello Restless people I have asked this question before but cannot find the answ...

smilingjane

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Neurological survey comments box

I have to agree with both Elfindoe and also with Joolsg and others. It's a pretty pathetic survey but there is a comments box towards the end where you can...

I have to agree with both Elfindoe and also with Joolsg and others. It's a pret...

puzzler1

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Please advise:What should I take for RLS after getting off Pramipexole and Ropinirole?

Hi, All, and thank you for your help in this forum! As of mid-August, I am off Pram and ROP after many years of being on them and also trying everything else!...

Hi, All, and thank you for your help in this forum! As of mid-August, I am off P...

TeddiJ

•2 years ago

60 Replies

Fired the doc a year ago..here I am today

I'm off pramipexole almost a year now!! I take no meds (since a year) and have moved from chronic RLS to mild- moderate. I sleep at night in blocks of 3 and 4...

I'm off pramipexole almost a year now!! I take no meds (since a year) and have ...

Ballybofey26

•3 years ago

13 Replies

Gabapentin concerns

When will I know to give up on gabapentin? Three months ago I started taking 600 mg right before bed. No RLS for 4-5 weeks. I thought I was healed. Then,...

When will I know to give up on gabapentin? Three months ago I started taking 60...

BAK524

•3 years ago

70 Replies

Withdrawal

How long does this withdrawal from mirapexin last. It's almost 2 weeks and I'm on 300mg and then 600mg gabapentin. I still have to take tramadol and Kratom to...

How long does this withdrawal from mirapexin last. It's almost 2 weeks and I'm o...

Memmy

•3 years ago

15 Replies

An update on fluoxetine withdrawal and RLS

Last month I posted a question about SSRIs (specifically fluoxetine) and RLS. I’ve been trying again to withdraw from fluoxetine, this time paying more...

Last month I posted a question about SSRIs (specifically fluoxetine) and RLS. I’...

Tesslegs

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Neurological Survey

Further to Kaarina's post, I've just completed the Neurological Alliance Survey and suggest everyone does the same. Here's the link....

Further to Kaarina's post, I've just completed the Neurological Alliance Survey ...

Joolsg

•3 years ago

13 Replies

Blood Test Results - Comments on levels please

Well I got my blood iron levels back today and I need a little help in understanding where they stand. 1. Serum Ferritin is 376ug/l. I believe this is...

Well I got my blood iron levels back today and I need a little help in understan...

RLSofManyYears

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Help for the reason of insomnia

I need help again. Hi, fellow sufferers, I am suffering from frequent anxiety attacks and unable to sleep even for a few minutes these days. As I have posted...

I need help again. Hi, fellow sufferers, I am suffering from frequent anxiety a...

halperinchen

•3 years ago

27 Replies

Eitheror has left the chat?

We lost another one. Eitheror seems to have vanished from the site. I appreciated his/her approach. Like most on this site, everyone has strong opinions....

We lost another one. Eitheror seems to have vanished from the site. I appreci...

WideBody

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Posts - Restless Legs Syndrome | HealthUnlocked

Restless Legs Syndrome

All posts for October 2021

Slowly improving

Prescribed medication

RLS - Pramipexole and CBD oil

Help with one problem is causing another one

Dairy free diet, it has helped stop rls at night

I cant believe for 4 nights ive not had RLS

A STRANGE AND MIRACULOUS CURE!

Does Gabapentin lose its effectiveness over time?

Ferritin levels

Neuropathy or rls?

Natural remedies and food supplements

RECOMMENDATIONS PLEASE

Colonoscopy and nauseous

Dipyridamole

Wellbutrin as an SSRI alternative?

Has anyone tried oxymorphone?

Moving form pramipexole to gabapentin

Oops!

Statins to be avoided?

My iron tests are apparantly fine. Please advise the full propper iron panel needed to detetmine amenia

Neurological survey comments box

Please advise:What should I take for RLS after getting off Pramipexole and Ropinirole?

Fired the doc a year ago..here I am today

Gabapentin concerns

Withdrawal

An update on fluoxetine withdrawal and RLS

Neurological Survey

Blood Test Results - Comments on levels please

Help for the reason of insomnia

Eitheror has left the chat?

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