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Restless Legs Syndrome

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Itching with RLS

Has anyone heard or read about itching as part of RLS? I've been getting someone my ankles and lower legs and tummy with no sign of rash or anything.

Has anyone heard or read about itching as part of RLS? I've been getting someone...

tagaxel

•2 years ago

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General Medical Council Patient Survey

This is a survey for patients in the UK. It may help improve teaching & knowledge of RLS. I answered all the questions based on the treatment I have ( or...

This is a survey for patients in the UK. It may help improve teaching & knowledg...

Joolsg

•2 years ago

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Relief from RLS on a low oxalate/salicylate eating plan.

I am not in any way an expert or a scientist or an educator and am only letting you know what I have found out and what has helped me. Oxalates and...

I am not in any way an expert or a scientist or an educator and am only letting ...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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Stll have RLS after 40 years

Hi . For most of my life I have suffered with RLS. have been checked by doctor, but , just confirmed I have it. It come on after about 30 to 60 mins after...

Hi . For most of my life I have suffered with RLS. have been checked by doctor...

Hidden

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Keep on posting - Thank you

Having read a few replies this morning from people who are coming out of augmentation or trying new things like dipyridamole I’d just like to thank all those...

Having read a few replies this morning from people who are coming out of augment...

Munroist

•2 years ago

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RLS for over 2 decades now. Nights have been a living hell.

I have been suffering from Restless Leg Syndrome for over two decades now. This horrible affliction used to come and go. But as I age, it has not only became...

I have been suffering from Restless Leg Syndrome for over two decades now. This...

BoiKat

•2 years ago

19 Replies

Zopiclone

Does Zopiclone exacerbate RLS?

Covenant1962

•2 years ago

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Insomnia and Gabapentin

I am taking 600mg gabapentin after coming off 0.5mg of ropinerole about three weeks ago but suffering from insomnia and awake most of the night. Is this...

I am taking 600mg gabapentin after coming off 0.5mg of ropinerole about three we...

dahon

•2 years ago

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FYI: Dental warning for oral buprenorphine users

Greetings, all. I’m in the process of switching over to buprenorphine for my RLS symptoms. In the course of doing so, I came across a disturbing warning from...

Greetings, all. I’m in the process of switching over to buprenorphine for my RL...

Dougg

•2 years ago

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CBD oil stopped working!

A couple of years ago, I highly recommended CBD oil for RLS. I was one of the first to suggest this solution. Then one night after taking my usual CBD OIL, I...

A couple of years ago, I highly recommended CBD oil for RLS. I was one of the fi...

Reader5

•2 years ago

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MMT not good for me

I quit methadone after two years on it. I will be abstinent 2 years on July19th. I was on 80mgs when I quit cold turkey because I was done living in a drug...

I quit methadone after two years on it. I will be abstinent 2 years on July19th....

Sweetsuccess88

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Sleep Aide

Any recommendation for sleep aide, for restless leg

Courtroad

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Making RLS worse?

I stopped drinking coffee, eating sweet cakes three days ago as I have been doing this too much lately. Especially waiting for a new kitchen to be installed,...

I stopped drinking coffee, eating sweet cakes three days ago as I have been doin...

Hidden

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Selenium

Hi all I would like to inform you about a very interesting experience I’ve made. I think I have read nearly every single study regarding restless legs....

Hi all I would like to inform you about a very interesting experience I’ve made....

Happyfriday123

•2 years ago

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Ferritin level 33

My ferritin level is at 33. Talked to my dr. She said I cannot get an iron infusion because insurance co. don't cover it for rls. She told me to increase...

My ferritin level is at 33. Talked to my dr. She said I cannot get an iron infu...

lorri214

•2 years ago

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Leg or body part most affected by RLS?

I've wondered for a while if RLS tends to affects people in specific body parts. In my case, before medication, I could have RLS in my arms, back and right...

I've wondered for a while if RLS tends to affects people in specific body parts....

GuillaumeL

•2 years ago

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Gabapentin and memory loss

I am now on gabapentine after coming off ropinerole, my doctor started me on 300mg at night that I have been taking for the last four weeks but I felt that I...

I am now on gabapentine after coming off ropinerole, my doctor started me on 300...

dahon

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Temgesic hot flushes and difficult choices

Sorry I haven't been on the forum lately but my RLS has continued to be bad every day and I haven't had anything positive to say. I stopped taking pramipexole...

Sorry I haven't been on the forum lately but my RLS has continued to be bad ever...

puzzler1

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Why does alcohol trigger RL

Hallo, Ive googled this Q, but cannot find the answer. I’ve been able to manage RL symptoms for many months now through diet - real foods, no processed...

Hallo, Ive googled this Q, but cannot find the answer. I’ve been able to manage...

Lunatha

•2 years ago

32 Replies

Cannabis works

Hi everyone it's been a long time since I last posted but I feel I have to share this. After 36 yrs living with RLS and trying almost every medication that...

Hi everyone it's been a long time since I last posted but I feel I have to share...

Paul007

•2 years ago

151 Replies

Contour Legacy Leg Pillows ended my RLS nightmare (really!)

This may sound crazy, but I have suffered from RLS my entire life. Grandma called it "the fidgets". Google Contour Legacy Leg Pillows. I stumbled across...

This may sound crazy, but I have suffered from RLS my entire life. Grandma call...

Zebrakicker

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Problematic side effects from Gabapentin?

I’ve been on pramipexole for years now (lowest dose). I’m dreading the day of augmentation but am wondering what are side effects that would prevent me from...

I’ve been on pramipexole for years now (lowest dose). I’m dreading the day of au...

FluteE

•2 years ago

14 Replies

Severe RLS

Hi, my name is Mick, at present my dad is living with severe RSL. It's making him depressed, he can't sleep at night then sleeps all day he's been off work...

Hi, my name is Mick, at present my dad is living with severe RSL. It's making hi...

micky82

•2 years ago

41 Replies

Possible Side effects of Gabapentin ? This is really getting me down.

I’ve been on Gabapentin 1500 my nightly for my RLS for about two years now . I take Tramadol 200 with that and with those latest increases my sleep while not...

I’ve been on Gabapentin 1500 my nightly for my RLS for about two years now . I ...

Muftah36

•2 years ago

22 Replies

Anyone heard about dopamine infusion directly in the brain?

I've read that in CHU in Lille in France, they have experienced with succès brain infusion of dopamine for Parkinson sufferers. Since RLS is also related with...

I've read that in CHU in Lille in France, they have experienced with succès brai...

Zurp111

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Painfull muscles and joints

Hi, good people just an update ,getting bad pain muscles and legs ;going into the 2nd week of withdrawal of Pramipexole can hardly walk cannot take any codeine...

Hi, good people just an update ,getting bad pain muscles and legs ;going into th...

auldreekie18

•2 years ago

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To up or not to up Gabapentin

I ve been off Pramipexole for over 4 weeks, had my first sleep all night for years but last night fidgeting and stretching leg for over 3 hours in the early...

I ve been off Pramipexole for over 4 weeks, had my first sleep all night for ye...

Elsie77

•2 years ago

16 Replies

Ropinirole

Morning i am about to start my journey coming off Ropinirole after 18 years. thank you to many of you for your advice and what to expect! Has anyone else after...

Morning i am about to start my journey coming off Ropinirole after 18 years. tha...

SilverEvie

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Insomnia induced by opiods

I have been struggling forever with insomnia caused by taking opiods for RLS. Like many of you here it's worth it because the relief from RLS is so wonderful....

I have been struggling forever with insomnia caused by taking opiods for RLS. L...

ziggypiggy

•2 years ago

16 Replies

Feeling deppressed

I've been on pregabalin for a few months now after stopping mirapexin. I've gained weight and I just and don't feel myself. I'm 73 this year and I feel tired...

I've been on pregabalin for a few months now after stopping mirapexin. I've gain...

Memmy

•2 years ago

20 Replies

Posts - Restless Legs Syndrome | HealthUnlocked

Restless Legs Syndrome

All posts for April 2022

Itching with RLS

General Medical Council Patient Survey

Relief from RLS on a low oxalate/salicylate eating plan.

Stll have RLS after 40 years

Keep on posting - Thank you

RLS for over 2 decades now. Nights have been a living hell.

Zopiclone

Insomnia and Gabapentin

FYI: Dental warning for oral buprenorphine users

CBD oil stopped working!

MMT not good for me

Sleep Aide

Making RLS worse?

Selenium

Ferritin level 33

Leg or body part most affected by RLS?

Gabapentin and memory loss

Temgesic hot flushes and difficult choices

Why does alcohol trigger RL

Cannabis works

Contour Legacy Leg Pillows ended my RLS nightmare (really!)

Problematic side effects from Gabapentin?

Severe RLS

Possible Side effects of Gabapentin ? This is really getting me down.

Anyone heard about dopamine infusion directly in the brain?

Painfull muscles and joints

To up or not to up Gabapentin

Ropinirole

Insomnia induced by opiods

Feeling deppressed

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