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Restless Legs Syndrome

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Stimulus sensitive jerking?

Hello, I am new here. I was diagnosed with probable RLS last year. This was after complaining of involuntary jerks, shocks or twitching. I had thought that...

Hello, I am new here. I was diagnosed with probable RLS last year. This was aft...

Peppermint-64

•2 years ago

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A new one to try "Withania somnifera"

Medical team of patient with augmented RLS (and Parkinsons) report it as effective. Just chucking it out there in case anyone has access and has ran out of...

Medical team of patient with augmented RLS (and Parkinsons) report it as effect...

ChickenTwisty

•2 years ago

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can watching you tube videos help?

i saw a video that stated keeping your hips above your knees kept rls at bay. 4 cushions later and it seems to work! ive had rls attacks twice in the last 3...

i saw a video that stated keeping your hips above your knees kept rls at bay. 4 ...

otter5

•2 years ago

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Do you get withdrawal from Clonazepam

I have just stopped taking Clonazepam, gradually reducing the dosage, but since have had really bad rls/plmd. Am I getting withdrawal?

I have just stopped taking Clonazepam, gradually reducing the dosage, but since ...

soupersuzy

•2 years ago

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Morphine Sulphate

My insurance company has randomly decided not to cover my Oxycontin 15mg that I take for RLS that they have been covering for the last two years because they...

My insurance company has randomly decided not to cover my Oxycontin 15mg that I ...

ziggypiggy

•2 years ago

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Changing medication for RLS.

I have been to see a neurologist and he is changing over my medication from pramipexole to pregabalin. What can I expect to happen.

I have been to see a neurologist and he is changing over my medication from pram...

Ex-rugbyplayer

•2 years ago

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supplemental help with RLS?? Anything at all help?

any supplements that help with RLS?

Camry2020

•2 years ago

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Dipyridamole update

I have been on 100mg x2, one at about 4pm and one closer to 8pm. It is recommended to take Dipyridamole on an empty stomach. This is still lower than the...

I have been on 100mg x2, one at about 4pm and one closer to 8pm. It is recomm...

WideBody

•2 years ago

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HAS ANYONE HAD SEVERE RLS EPISODES OCCURRING WHILE UNDER SEDATION DURING MEDICAL PROCEDURE?

In the past 10 or more years I have needed occasional Epidural injections under sedation due to a spinal injury. Problem is I become combative during most of...

In the past 10 or more years I have needed occasional Epidural injections under ...

IrisRN

•2 years ago

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I cant decide if i have RLS or not

Hi, I'm new here. I'm a male 28, I have been struggling understanding what's wrong with my legs for a while now, and I can never seem to really hit all the...

Hi, I'm new here. I'm a male 28, I have been struggling understanding what's wro...

MarkusLib

•2 years ago

21 Replies

Instant help

I would like to inform you about a funny instant release that I came across recently. When I am in bed trying to sleep and my legs are jumping because my...

I would like to inform you about a funny instant release that I came across rece...

Happyfriday123

•2 years ago

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Desperate to withdraw from pramipexole!

I am in 0.088 mg of pramipexole three times a day. Not very effective. Can't imagine how I am going to withdraw. My GP has scant knowledge.

I am in 0.088 mg of pramipexole three times a day. Not very effective. Can't ima...

Dotmowatee

•2 years ago

6 Replies

RLS

I have continuous toes movements that stops during walking & sleeping. It’s associated with severe hyperthesia & pain in toes. In the same time associated with...

I have continuous toes movements that stops during walking & sleeping. It’s asso...

amrgadah

•2 years ago

12 Replies

This is tricky, PLMS or REM Sleep

This could fall on the PLM or REM sleep (sleep) board. Recent consultation with the Neurologist suggests that I could be mis-diagnosed with PLMS by my GP,...

This could fall on the PLM or REM sleep (sleep) board. Recent consultation with...

Spurdog1

•2 years ago

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Madopar. I think I am augumenting..help!

I resisted going the pharma way for years with RLS..but because it got chronic this year I had to ask GP for drug hel . GP prescribed Madopar 1 a night b4 bed...

I resisted going the pharma way for years with RLS..but because it got chronic t...

Audrina1209

•2 years ago

17 Replies

RLS flying

Hi, I am due to fly to Canada soon I have RLS, and I have to sit on plane for 9 hours, legs and arms on the move, any ideals how to help me.

Hi, I am due to fly to Canada soon I have RLS, and I have to sit on plane for 9 ...

Barrylegs

•2 years ago

25 Replies

Gabapentin

I am on Gabapentin for PLMD and helping with insomnia. I have now increased it to 900mg an hour before bedtime with my doctor's approval. It does help me...

I am on Gabapentin for PLMD and helping with insomnia. I have now increased it ...

Maximus01

•2 years ago

36 Replies

Update on "should I delay increasing gabapentin" and Magnesium

A few weeks ago I asked whether I should delay increasing my gabapentin because. I had RLS on 11/21, 11/22,12/2, 12/13, 12/19, 12/26, 1/1, 1/5 and 1/11, or...

A few weeks ago I asked whether I should delay increasing my gabapentin because....

SueJohnson

•2 years ago

13 Replies

Mirapex/pramipexole withdrawal

Can you withdraw safely from Mirapex/pramipexole?

tagaxel

•2 years ago

15 Replies

RLS and Iron

After reading posts here, I wonder if a different iron supplement would help my RLS, and if so what type and what dosage? I’ve been taking 50 mg daily for a...

After reading posts here, I wonder if a different iron supplement would help my ...

K2D2

•2 years ago

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Finally prescribed Methadone, amazing results.

Hi all. I live on the West Coast of Canada and have suffered from RLS since earliest childhood. This past year I was put back onto Levodopa, as I had...

Hi all. I live on the West Coast of Canada and have suffered from RLS since ear...

serengazer

•2 years ago

13 Replies

RLS controls my life

I am totally overwhelmed by all your replies to my recent post and my RLS. I feel comforted that at last someone understands what we are going through. It’s...

I am totally overwhelmed by all your replies to my recent post and my RLS. I fee...

SilverEvie

•2 years ago

19 Replies

Medical marijuana

Has anyone tried medical marijuana such as the drops, mints or smoke it whatever. If so, did it work. A friend of mine smokes it and said her rls is gone....

Has anyone tried medical marijuana such as the drops, mints or smoke it whatever...

lorri214

•2 years ago

38 Replies

RLS rules my life

Hello please read my “about me”

SilverEvie

•2 years ago

11 Replies

Ferritin second image

Here is page one.

Moonwalker1967

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Ferritin etc.

Hi, had my blood results coming through. Any ideas please, as I am rather clueless. Thanks for your help!

Hi, had my blood results coming through. Any ideas please, as I am rather cluele...

Moonwalker1967

•2 years ago

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Hepcidin as biomarker for RLS - study

Very interesting study regarding hepcidin, which regulates iron absorbtion, showing the hepcidin may be a more reliable biomarker of RLS than ferritin level....

Very interesting study regarding hepcidin, which regulates iron absorbtion, show...

PoorRichard

•2 years ago

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Could Bupropion work?

Severe RLS for years, add arthritis in feet, knees, hands, hips etc plus spinal scoliosis such that long term mild depression has escalated and now so severe I...

Severe RLS for years, add arthritis in feet, knees, hands, hips etc plus spinal ...

oldfidgetlegs

•2 years ago

12 Replies

Pill cutter

I decided to buy a pill cutter but because of the shape of the ropinirole tablets having a raised bevel it makes it difficult to get a clean cut and end up...

I decided to buy a pill cutter but because of the shape of the ropinirole tablet...

dahon

•2 years ago

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Iron level

If you need to get your iron level up try black strap molasses.It is a good source of easily absorbed iron.

If you need to get your iron level up try black strap molasses.It is a good sour...

LooseLucy

•2 years ago

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Posts - Restless Legs Syndrome | HealthUnlocked

Restless Legs Syndrome

All posts for January 2022

Stimulus sensitive jerking?

A new one to try "Withania somnifera"

can watching you tube videos help?

Do you get withdrawal from Clonazepam

Morphine Sulphate

Changing medication for RLS.

supplemental help with RLS?? Anything at all help?

Dipyridamole update

HAS ANYONE HAD SEVERE RLS EPISODES OCCURRING WHILE UNDER SEDATION DURING MEDICAL PROCEDURE?

I cant decide if i have RLS or not

Instant help

Desperate to withdraw from pramipexole!

RLS

This is tricky, PLMS or REM Sleep

Madopar. I think I am augumenting..help!

RLS flying

Gabapentin

Update on "should I delay increasing gabapentin" and Magnesium

Mirapex/pramipexole withdrawal

RLS and Iron

Finally prescribed Methadone, amazing results.

RLS controls my life

Medical marijuana

RLS rules my life

Ferritin second image

Ferritin etc.

Hepcidin as biomarker for RLS - study

Could Bupropion work?

Pill cutter

Iron level

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