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Restless Legs Syndrome

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Deep heat, deep freeze, or massage oil?

I've been massaging my legs for 1-2 min each night before bed, and it seems to help a bit. What has your experience been? Also, have you tried something like...

I've been massaging my legs for 1-2 min each night before bed, and it seems to h...

usernameanoonymous

•2 years ago

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not for me personally

fasting has many helath benefits like stabilising lowering blookd sugar and raiging the bodys ph. i always find the more i eat the worse my rls gets in fact...

fasting has many helath benefits like stabilising lowering blookd sugar and raig...

danny9849

•2 years ago

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RLS temporary relief found

I found RLS temporary relief from a topical vaporizing rub. I am currently using Equate brand vaporizing rub. It contains Menthol, Camphor , and Eucalyptus...

I found RLS temporary relief from a topical vaporizing rub. I am currently usin...

Monitor1

•2 years ago

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The Looong Road

I am completely off Ropinerole and have also weaned myself off Fluoxetine but am struggling with Sinemet. When I finally stopped the antidepressant the RLS...

I am completely off Ropinerole and have also weaned myself off Fluoxetine but am...

Catlady4921

•2 years ago

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Update on withdrawal from Roprinirole

I finally had a phone conversation with my GP yesterday. Explained to him I was suffering augmentation due to Roprinirole. He listened and said what about...

I finally had a phone conversation with my GP yesterday. Explained to him I was...

cicek

•2 years ago

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Has anyone in the US taken a long time to have their RLS diagnosed?

Has anyone in the US taken a long time to have their RLS diagnosed and then was put on a dopamine agonist which eventually resulted in augmentation? The reason...

Has anyone in the US taken a long time to have their RLS diagnosed and then was ...

SueJohnson

•2 years ago

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Horizant

Will taking horizant help with augmenting?? Any good or bad info on horizant is welcome.

Will taking horizant help with augmenting?? Any good or bad info on horizant is...

Woody4

•2 years ago

34 Replies

medication for insomnia

hi, everyone, would you please share with me the best medication for insomnia? I suffer from sleeplessness every night and can't find the effective medication...

hi, everyone, would you please share with me the best medication for insomnia? ...

halperinchen

•2 years ago

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Bone marrow test

I have been anemic and have had two iron infusions. In s few days, I will be having a bone marrow extraction. I'm a bit nervous about it. What can this test...

I have been anemic and have had two iron infusions. In s few days, I will be hav...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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Rambler 64

Hi. I'm have CKD stage 4, possibly 5. My gfr is 13. I'm on the national renal transplant list for a donated kidney. I have opted for peritoneal dialysis when...

Hi. I'm have CKD stage 4, possibly 5. My gfr is 13. I'm on the national renal tr...

Rambler64

•2 years ago

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FYI - Monoclonal Antibodies

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/03331024211017879?icid=int.sj-abstract.similar-articles.2 This article indicates that the monoclonal antibody...

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/03331024211017879?icid=int.sj-abstract....

Hidden

•2 years ago

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Sifrol withdrawal burning legs

Hello everyone. I quit my sifrol on August 3rd this year, (I'm still suffering daws,rls almost completely gone) now I have another problem. My legs and feets...

Hello everyone. I quit my sifrol on August 3rd this year, (I'm still suffering ...

Dina1234

•2 years ago

20 Replies

Iron Infusion

I am having my first Iron Infusion on 15 November. Recent Ferritin blood tests revealed my level was 50. I asked my GP about having an Iron Infusion and she...

I am having my first Iron Infusion on 15 November. Recent Ferritin blood tests ...

Jules1953

•2 years ago

39 Replies

Gastric Reflux and RLS

I have been diagnosed at a Sleep Centre, as having serious restless legs. My movements were measured at an average of 66 per hour, every night again. They...

I have been diagnosed at a Sleep Centre, as having serious restless legs. My m...

thorp

•2 years ago

19 Replies

Tapered off Mirapex about 8 weeks ago, new meds causing morning sedation and anxiety. Do I just have to cope with that?

Hi all- my first real post here, thought I should introduce myself! I have a lot of questions... I've had RLS since I was 12. Have been taking Mirapex for 30...

Hi all- my first real post here, thought I should introduce myself! I have a lo...

Aeonkontiki

•2 years ago

11 Replies

RLS: does Diet Coke and/or caffeine make a significant difference?

Hello, fellow RLS sufferers. I'm curious-how many of you have found relief by giving up Diet Coke/artificial sweeteners and/or caffeine? I drink far too much...

Hello, fellow RLS sufferers. I'm curious-how many of you have found relief by gi...

TeddiJ

•2 years ago

50 Replies

Ropinerole & comming of it.

If you check out www.rls-uk.org, it gives you advise. Also give the gp the address & advice them there is a designated area for GPS. Hope this helps.

If you check out www.rls-uk.org, it gives you advise. Also give the gp the addre...

Shaft1952

•2 years ago

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Gasp for air of deep breathing

I am wondering if I am the only one that has a tendency for deep breaths when I am dealing with my RLS at night? I even have involuntary gasps, although that...

I am wondering if I am the only one that has a tendency for deep breaths when I ...

WideBody

•2 years ago

17 Replies

I’m trying New drug

Has anyone tried aripiprizole????

Topmong1

•2 years ago

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I’m trying something else

Has anyone tried aripiprizole???

Topmong1

•2 years ago

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Looks Impressive

This looks more impressive than other devices recently mentioned. And no apparent extravagant and inaccurate claims....

This looks more impressive than other devices recently mentioned. And no apparen...

Elffindoe

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Disability

Is there anybody who knows of anyone with RLS that's qualified for disability?

Bigb1967

•2 years ago

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Mirapex pramipexole withdrawal symptom question

Has anyone who has had terrible Mirapex pramipexole withdrawal symptoms ever reinstated to their last dose in order to get rid of the withdrawal symptoms?

Has anyone who has had terrible Mirapex pramipexole withdrawal symptoms ever rei...

tagaxel

•2 years ago

36 Replies

Tried going privately to see a neurologist

As I am so desperate for help with my RLS, weaning off Roprinirole and augmentation, I decided I would try to go privately to see a neurologist. I have had...

As I am so desperate for help with my RLS, weaning off Roprinirole and augmentat...

cicek

•2 years ago

20 Replies

Dr. Ondo have an appt with this dr in December. Can anyone tell me if they have seen him or had any experience with him and their thoughts

I have rls that originally started years ago in my legs. I developed renal failure and went on dialysis for 5 and 1/2 years which caused my rls to go off the...

I have rls that originally started years ago in my legs. I developed renal failu...

ESRDRLS

•2 years ago

2 Replies

Has anybody out there had any success with holistic supplements or gadgets?

It’s overwhelming. The more I read it sounds like prescribed medication sometimes can be the culprit. I’m currently on pramipexole and doing okay for the time...

It’s overwhelming. The more I read it sounds like prescribed medication sometim...

Jscottxx57

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Too intense

It seems to me that lately a lot of posts have been so demonstrative about a particular course of treatment that they seem hostile to anyone who has a...

It seems to me that lately a lot of posts have been so demonstrative about a par...

Toast5577

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Help again Please

Does anyone know of Neurologist in Scotland who is knowledgeable about RLS and its treatment please ,becoming more desperate ?

Does anyone know of Neurologist in Scotland who is knowledgeable about RLS and i...

Catlady4921

•2 years ago

2 Replies

How do I switch from Ropinirole to Gabapentin?

Having recently come to this Forum, I have been reading hundreds of your posts over the last few days. I would very much appreciate some advice. I currently...

Having recently come to this Forum, I have been reading hundreds of your posts o...

67Waterman

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Dipyridamole for RLS

Has anyone tried the anti platelet medication, dipyridamole for the rls? Dipyridamole is supposed to reduce motor and sensory symptoms of RLS and improve...

Has anyone tried the anti platelet medication, dipyridamole for the rls? Dipyri...

halperinchen

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - Restless Legs Syndrome | HealthUnlocked

Restless Legs Syndrome

All posts for November 2021

Deep heat, deep freeze, or massage oil?

not for me personally

RLS temporary relief found

The Looong Road

Update on withdrawal from Roprinirole

Has anyone in the US taken a long time to have their RLS diagnosed?

Horizant

medication for insomnia

Bone marrow test

Rambler 64

FYI - Monoclonal Antibodies

Sifrol withdrawal burning legs

Iron Infusion

Gastric Reflux and RLS

Tapered off Mirapex about 8 weeks ago, new meds causing morning sedation and anxiety. Do I just have to cope with that?

RLS: does Diet Coke and/or caffeine make a significant difference?

Ropinerole & comming of it.

Gasp for air of deep breathing

I’m trying New drug

I’m trying something else

Looks Impressive

Disability

Mirapex pramipexole withdrawal symptom question

Tried going privately to see a neurologist

Dr. Ondo have an appt with this dr in December. Can anyone tell me if they have seen him or had any experience with him and their thoughts

Has anybody out there had any success with holistic supplements or gadgets?

Too intense

Help again Please

How do I switch from Ropinirole to Gabapentin?

Dipyridamole for RLS

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