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Restless Legs Syndrome

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New and seeking advice re iron and vitamin D

Hello. I have had RLS most of my life (now 65yrs old), and it is pretty severe. I have never taken any medication, but I have tried most complementary...

Hello. I have had RLS most of my life (now 65yrs old), and it is pretty severe. ...

•3 years ago

RLS nightmare.

My RLS is probably worse recently than it has ever been. This past few weeks have been terrible. Last night for example I took my Pregabalin 300mg at 7 pm and...

My RLS is probably worse recently than it has ever been. This past few weeks hav...

•3 years ago

Ropinirole/B12

Hi I take 2 x 0.25 ropinirole at night, my GP last week suggested I increase to 3 then 4, I asked if there was any link to B12. I had been on B12 injections...

Hi I take 2 x 0.25 ropinirole at night, my GP last week suggested I increase to...

•3 years ago

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I can't seem to get off my SSRI

I have tried weaning off Lexapro extremely gradually, over a 3 year period, going from 10mg to 3mg. RLS seemed to gradually worsen during this time,...

I have tried weaning off Lexapro extremely gradually, over a 3 year period, goin...

•3 years ago

What meds are best

Hi I've never taken any medication for my rls but having to wait another 7 weeks for another blood test for my thyroid as it's off the chart at the moment but...

Hi I've never taken any medication for my rls but having to wait another 7 weeks...

•3 years ago

RLS Improving, Insomnia Worsening

My husband has suffered from RLS for 30 years. A few years ago, he started on Mirapex which did wonders at the time. It started to augment this spring, even...

My husband has suffered from RLS for 30 years. A few years ago, he started on M...

•3 years ago

How far d o serum ferritin scores vary naturally ?

I have suffered for years with RLS. So my serum ferritin is measured regularly My serum ferritin scores recently have been as follows 20 july 85 13...

I have suffered for years with RLS. So my serum ferritin is measured regularly M...

•3 years ago

Ranking the opioids for RLS

I'd love to see experienced members rank the various opioids for efficacy. Include advantages, disadvantages, side effects etc Which ones should be avoided,...

I'd love to see experienced members rank the various opioids for efficacy. Incl...

•3 years ago

I'm new here

I' taking 2 1mg of Ropinirole 3 times a day & I'm still having restless legs, especially ar night, I sleep 2/3 hours a night, going crazy here, so I'm gonna...

I' taking 2 1mg of Ropinirole 3 times a day & I'm still having restless legs, es...

•3 years ago

Augmentation

I guess I'm trying to determine if RLS augmentation is only experienced in those who have used dopamine agonists for a period of time? Or, do other classes of...

I guess I'm trying to determine if RLS augmentation is only experienced in those...

•3 years ago

RLS, pramapexole and weight gain

Has anyone gained weight since having rls. I think its the meds-pramapexole mostly and oxycodone. I am constantly eating at night. Sometimes I think I have...

Has anyone gained weight since having rls. I think its the meds-pramapexole mos...

•3 years ago

Codeine

I will eventually finish my tramadol, which I dread. I have some over the counter Boots codeine and paracetamol. How much should I take when the dreaded leg...

I will eventually finish my tramadol, which I dread. I have some over the counte...

•3 years ago

Is an opiate the way to go?

I currently take 100mg Pregabalin and use 2mg Neupro patch (Rotigotine) and these are to control my RLS. However I have been on them for several years and...

I currently take 100mg Pregabalin and use 2mg Neupro patch (Rotigotine) and thes...

•3 years ago

TOO HOT, TOO COLD= NO SLEEP

Tonight my RLS and body temperature regulation are going wild. Covers on and I sweat; covers off and am cold. I can't lay down for 1 minute without twitching...

Tonight my RLS and body temperature regulation are going wild. Covers on and I s...

•3 years ago

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