Posts - Restless Legs Syndrome | HealthUnlocked

Restless Legs Syndrome

22,053 members • 15,851 posts

All posts for November 2021

RLS mum on 6mg of Ropinorole

I have had mild to moderate RLS for 25+ years but so far have self managed to avoid meds. My mum of 85 yrs is a severe sufferer and has thought her life tried...

I have had mild to moderate RLS for 25+ years but so far have self managed to av...

Fidgetlegs

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Help with Withdrawal Symptoms

Withdrawal symptoms are soul destroying and make you feel as if you are going mad. I had horrendous problems withdrawing from an opioid, but I did some...

Withdrawal symptoms are soul destroying and make you feel as if you are going ma...

Marmaset

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Pramipexole dosage

I have had RLS for 8 years and my Pramipeole dosage has gradually increased from .125 mg to 1.0 mg. That’s really my first question. I take 4 tablets per day....

I have had RLS for 8 years and my Pramipeole dosage has gradually increased from...

Cynicgirl24

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Want to take advantage of all our features? Just log in!

Its all about the Iron. Do I go on taking Iron Fumerate?

So it is almost exactly a year since I first got the diagnosis of RLS, having suffered for many years with the symptoms. I share the track of the year to add...

So it is almost exactly a year since I first got the diagnosis of RLS, having su...

SomersetLily

•3 years ago

8 Replies

I need the rest

You sound exactly like a mirror of myself. I agree, the augmentation and withdrawal are horrible. I take Gabapentin, 600 mg. about 7 p.m. and 900 mg. at 9...

You sound exactly like a mirror of myself. I agree, the augmentation and withdra...

Agent54

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Suspended

Not sure why

SheilaW

•3 years ago

10 Replies

Vitamin D.

Hi ,haven't been on here for a while but I have been reading with interest all the issues on RLS.can anyone please tell me if taking vitamin D can make RLS...

Hi ,haven't been on here for a while but I have been reading with interest all t...

Whymelord

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Anyone care to interpret this article?

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/267734343_Striatal_dopamine_D1_and_D2_receptors_are_differentially_regulated_following_buprenorphine_or_methadone_treat

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/267734343_Striatal_dopamine_D1_and_D2_r...

Hidden

•3 years ago

40 Replies

My Dislike For Lyrica Grows by The Day

I also dislike mysteries. I like understanding. The other day a member posted that the first time he ever had RLS in his 30 years of life was shortly after...

I also dislike mysteries. I like understanding. The other day a member posted ...

Hidden

•3 years ago

35 Replies

Mirapex pramipexole withdrawal taper

This is the 12th day after my second reduction in Mirapex. My first production was from 0.5 mg to 0.375 mg. I only had three bad days out of three weeks. But...

This is the 12th day after my second reduction in Mirapex. My first production w...

tagaxel

•3 years ago

27 Replies

opioid less insomnia effect

I need help for the opioid which has less issue with insomnia, hi would anyone on opioid for his RLS have no issue with insomnia or anyone here has knowledge...

I need help for the opioid which has less issue with insomnia, hi would anyone o...

halperinchen

•3 years ago

18 Replies

RLS getting worse

I first experienced RLS when I was pregnant with my daughter, I was assured that that the condition would go away once my daughter was born. How wrong was I to...

I first experienced RLS when I was pregnant with my daughter, I was assured that...

Frazzledmax

•3 years ago

26 Replies

Advice on Iron Supplements Please

My GP has agreed that I should have a blood test to check my iron levels but in the meantime has suggested that I should take an iron supplement 2-3 times a...

My GP has agreed that I should have a blood test to check my iron levels but in ...

Shad0w2

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Free webinar series on the gut immune system is on now

Hello, Following a recent post about the link between gut health, immunity and chronic diseases like RLS, I thought some members might be interested in a set...

Hello, Following a recent post about the link between gut health, immunity and c...

Sampsie

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Does withdrawal always have to be this bad?

I have been reading lots of stories on here regarding withdrawal and you must all be so very strong to have gone through it. I am wobbling at the moment...

I have been reading lots of stories on here regarding withdrawal and you must al...

cicek

•3 years ago

39 Replies

The key role of adenosine in restless legs syndrome.

A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Crossover Study with Dipyridamole for Restless Legs Syndrome Diego Garcia-Borreguero, MD, PhD, Celia Garcia-Malo, MD, Juan...

A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Crossover Study with Dipyridamole for Restless ...

Arjiji

•3 years ago

18 Replies

Reference to the updated "Algorithm" for RLS treatment

Here is the reference and link to the updated "Algorithm" for RLS treatment. It's worth bringing the reference to your GP, neurologist and sleep specialist...

Here is the reference and link to the updated "Algorithm" for RLS treatment. It'...

GuillaumeL

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Should I be worried? pramipexole prescribed

I've had RLS for years but it's been getting worse as I'm getting older, I'm 54. I tried iron supplements for a while (not through medical advice) but this...

I've had RLS for years but it's been getting worse as I'm getting older, I'm 54....

Ani246

•3 years ago

22 Replies

Time for Yet Another Paradigm Shift

Maybe we need to pass on the Vitamin C. Clinical trial showed no increased absorption https://www.verywellhealth.com/vitamin-c-iron-supplement-study-5087131...

Maybe we need to pass on the Vitamin C. Clinical trial showed no increased abso...

Hidden

•3 years ago

19 Replies

New and desperate 72year old lady

Looking back I have had RLS for many years but never a real problem .3months ago I had surgery and since then it has become unbearable .I’m in early stages of...

Looking back I have had RLS for many years but never a real problem .3months ago...

WorriedS

•3 years ago

32 Replies

First time poster

Hello all. First time poster here. I'm looking for some help. It's currently 01.52am and I am awake again with restless legs. I've been suffering for a few...

Hello all. First time poster here. I'm looking for some help. It's currently 01....

Yorkiebarrr

•3 years ago

13 Replies

RLS Am I nearly cured? Or am I getting complacent?

Hi guys, Havnt been on here for a while. I’ve shared my story many time’s but il just go over the particulars. Mental heath - PTSD, severe anxiety,...

Hi guys, Havnt been on here for a while. I’ve shared my story many time’s but i...

Freegaza786

•3 years ago

23 Replies

Rls

Hi I’m 82 years of age and can sympathise with you mother My rls is so severe I’ve hardly slept for weeks now the uncontrollable urge to move my legs in bed...

Hi I’m 82 years of age and can sympathise with you mother My rls is so severe I’...

Hoochybaby

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Does anyone know anything about Mirapex withdrawal?

I am tapering from Mirapex/pramipexole. I only had a few bad days after my first cut. I started at 0.5 mg. Then I dropped to 0.375 mg. When I droopped to 0.25...

I am tapering from Mirapex/pramipexole. I only had a few bad days after my first...

tagaxel

•3 years ago

30 Replies

Random Twitches

Hi all, When I was first diagnosed with RLS a few years back, I was also sent on a sleep study which showed I suffer from PLMS in the night too. However,...

Hi all, When I was first diagnosed with RLS a few years back, I was also sent o...

Keaney27

•3 years ago

11 Replies

Lyrica Withdrawal

Hi everyone I've been on Lyrica 200mg for my RLS along with Oxycodone for about 9 months and I recently stopped the Lyrica and since have had horrible feelings...

Hi everyone I've been on Lyrica 200mg for my RLS along with Oxycodone for about ...

nytexan14

•3 years ago

9 Replies

Taking a break from Horizant

Hello. Just want to ask anyone of they’ve taken a “holiday” from taking their Horizant? I’ve been on it for six months and it’s been ok. Still trying to up my...

Hello. Just want to ask anyone of they’ve taken a “holiday” from taking their Ho...

Redeyed

•3 years ago

22 Replies

Any experience of RLS aggravation from steroid injections?

My RLS seems to worsen about this time of year and I noticed it coincides with my annual injections for arthritis. I believe they contain cortesiosteroids...

My RLS seems to worsen about this time of year and I noticed it coincides with m...

John_naylor

•3 years ago

15 Replies

RLS / DAs and lack of appetite

Hi everyone. I really thought I'd already posted this but had no answers and can't find the post so I have to assume it was a technical blip :-) Three...

Hi everyone. I really thought I'd already posted this but had no answers and ca...

Boldgirl45

•3 years ago

40 Replies

Leg pain

So, I’ve just had results of my MRI which shows no immediate signs of damage , but still have continuous lower leg pain, morning till night. Doctor prescribed...

So, I’ve just had results of my MRI which shows no immediate signs of damage , b...

68sue

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Restless Legs Syndrome | HealthUnlocked

Restless Legs Syndrome

All posts for November 2021

RLS mum on 6mg of Ropinorole

Help with Withdrawal Symptoms

Pramipexole dosage

Its all about the Iron. Do I go on taking Iron Fumerate?

I need the rest

Suspended

Vitamin D.

Anyone care to interpret this article?

My Dislike For Lyrica Grows by The Day

Mirapex pramipexole withdrawal taper

opioid less insomnia effect

RLS getting worse

Advice on Iron Supplements Please

Free webinar series on the gut immune system is on now

Does withdrawal always have to be this bad?

The key role of adenosine in restless legs syndrome.

Reference to the updated "Algorithm" for RLS treatment

Should I be worried? pramipexole prescribed

Time for Yet Another Paradigm Shift

New and desperate 72year old lady

First time poster

RLS Am I nearly cured? Or am I getting complacent?

Rls

Does anyone know anything about Mirapex withdrawal?

Random Twitches

Lyrica Withdrawal

Taking a break from Horizant

Any experience of RLS aggravation from steroid injections?

RLS / DAs and lack of appetite

Leg pain

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

Which country do you live in?

Topics

Archive