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Restless Legs Syndrome

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Oh Lord

My mom use to walk the floor at night due to RLS ( there wasnt a name for it back then) and now if i dont take 2 Ropinpole by 3 pm and a pramipexole before...

My mom use to walk the floor at night due to RLS ( there wasnt a name for it bac...

Bjolly8

•2 years ago

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RLS and antidepressants

Hello, I am afraid to take these antidepressants as they may have an effect on my legs. Someone, I think her name was Sue named two that don’t effectRLS. I am...

Hello, I am afraid to take these antidepressants as they may have an effect on m...

Bruxelles

•2 years ago

29 Replies

Gabapentin

Just an update on taking gabapentin for several months after several years of ropinerole. My RLS in early/late evening has gone except for episodes sometimes...

Just an update on taking gabapentin for several months after several years of ro...

dahon

•2 years ago

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Buprenorphine

Can my GP prescribe Buprenorphine for my RLS? She is willing but says she cannot prescribe within the Birmingham and Solihull Health Authority.

Can my GP prescribe Buprenorphine for my RLS? She is willing but says she cannot...

Flora-Rose

•2 years ago

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Breathing issues with Gabapentin? Is this a potential problem for COPD sufferers?

Hi, Thanks so much to everyone for your advice and support. While I have had RLS since I was a teen, and it’s now very bad, my situation was complicated by the...

Hi, Thanks so much to everyone for your advice and support. While I have had RLS...

Finn2

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Lower back pain and RLS?

Has anyone noticed a relationship between lower back pain and RLS? I have had my RLS mostly controlled for a few years now, but as my lower back pain (which...

Has anyone noticed a relationship between lower back pain and RLS? I have had m...

LanaCSR

•2 years ago

20 Replies

Approved cold meds if suffering from RLS

Somewhere I had seen a list of cold medications that could be used for relief if you have rls. I have since lost the location of it and currently have...

Somewhere I had seen a list of cold medications that could be used for relief if...

Daal

•2 years ago

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IBS problem - urge to go quickly and anxiety

Hi, This is very frustrating. I am not on medication, apart from iron, vitamin C and magnesium. For some reason I get the urge to have to go quickly and when...

Hi, This is very frustrating. I am not on medication, apart from iron, vitamin C...

Moonwalker1967

•2 years ago

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Gababentin or Pregablin

Hi Sue Johnson,as you know I have been taking Pregablin for a short while now and trying to come off Pramipexole.i stopped the latter for a few nights now and...

Hi Sue Johnson,as you know I have been taking Pregablin for a short while now an...

Whymelord

•2 years ago

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Ropinirole and augmentation

I read that a study had found that 70% of Ropinirole users suffered augmentation. Could someone tell me the name of this research?

I read that a study had found that 70% of Ropinirole users suffered augmentation...

Shakespeare1564

•2 years ago

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Mirapexin

I'm embarrassed to say but I'm back on mirapexin after months of coming off it. I know it's wrong but I'm feeling human again. I know I will augment but I hope...

I'm embarrassed to say but I'm back on mirapexin after months of coming off it. ...

Memmy

•2 years ago

13 Replies

Reducing pramipexole

Restless legs. I just thought I would record my experience so far. It might help someone else in the same situation, or others may have gone through it and...

Restless legs. I just thought I would record my experience so far. It might help...

RestlessMe

•2 years ago

7 Replies

RLS - Mirapexin & Gabapentin

This is my first post so bear with me. I have had restless legs since early my teens. All through my life ( I am 72 ) doctors have basically said poor you...

This is my first post so bear with me. I have had restless legs since early my...

Finn2

•2 years ago

24 Replies

Neurologist

I saw a neurologist years ago and unfortunately there was nothing he could suggest. They didn't know enough about RLS . Now there are so many...

I saw a neurologist years ago and unfortunately there was nothing he could s...

cumoneileen

•2 years ago

4 Replies

aching muscles

Have been blaming aching muscles on Gabapentin or tramadol ,but Bumetanide water tablet causes aching joints muscle spasms and aching muscles ,also could be...

Have been blaming aching muscles on Gabapentin or tramadol ,but Bumetanide water...

auldreekie18

•2 years ago

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COVID_19 Vaccines and RLS

Hi. I have had 4 Pfizer Vaccines and 1 Moderna Vaccine and after every vaccination it has triggered off my RLS. Has anyone else noticed this? Maybe it is an...

Hi. I have had 4 Pfizer Vaccines and 1 Moderna Vaccine and after every vaccinati...

rls_gjm

•2 years ago

32 Replies

Acid Reflux RLS

Quick question…. I’ve been told PPI drugs make RLS worse, does anyone know if it’s because these drugs can lower the iron? Is that the only reason because my...

Quick question…. I’ve been told PPI drugs make RLS worse, does anyone know if it...

RC723

•2 years ago

15 Replies

Grapefruit?

No, no kidney issues. I know RLS is connected to kidney failure but all clear there.

No, no kidney issues. I know RLS is connected to kidney failure but all clear th...

Coladh

•2 years ago

7 Replies

How to find an RLS specialist?

My IM doctor prescribed me Primapexole 15 years ago and whenever I mention that my symptoms are worsening she increases my dose. I need a specialist and am...

My IM doctor prescribed me Primapexole 15 years ago and whenever I mention that ...

Daisy5664

•2 years ago

12 Replies

Grapefruit

Thank you all for the wonderful feedback, you have changed my life. It’s great not to feel alone anymore when no one around me can really understand this ‘ non...

Thank you all for the wonderful feedback, you have changed my life. It’s great n...

Coladh

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Diuretics

It looks as if I might have to have a prescription for diuretics in the near future for another condition I have. Does anyone know if this sort of medication...

It looks as if I might have to have a prescription for diuretics in the near fut...

bedith6

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Yippee!!

Just a follow up from yesterday’s conversation. I did take two Tramadol & although RL started (both in arms & legs) it gradually began to subside and I slept....

Just a follow up from yesterday’s conversation. I did take two Tramadol & althou...

Noddedoffagain

•2 years ago

13 Replies

Neurologist review

hi all any advise please on what questions I should the neurologist when I eventually get an appointment ?

hi all any advise please on what questions I should the neurologist when I even...

nick-the-turk

•2 years ago

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Phone appointment with doctor re bloods

Hi, I have a phone appointment in the morning with the doctor to ask for full iron blood test Well they just do these blood test for me or am I likely to...

Hi, I have a phone appointment in the morning with the doctor to ask for full ir...

RestlessMe

•2 years ago

8 Replies

By any other name?

Via diet and iron supplements, my RLS is mostly under control - mostly. Occasionally, like last night, as I settle for the night, the middle toes on my right...

Via diet and iron supplements, my RLS is mostly under control - mostly. Occasion...

PoorRichard

•2 years ago

7 Replies

RLS & Severe Knee Pain

It’s been some time since I last posted. During lockdown I augmented on the Neupro Patch and was suicidal. I knew I had to get off the patch as I had already...

It’s been some time since I last posted. During lockdown I augmented on the Neup...

Noddedoffagain

•2 years ago

36 Replies

Pramipexole, restless legs and tummy ache

I am cutting down on pramipexole. And I really appreciate the advice and help him by members of this group. Does anybody else find that when their legs are...

I am cutting down on pramipexole. And I really appreciate the advice and help hi...

RestlessMe

•2 years ago

13 Replies

Post-ropinerole aches?

Hi. I “was” an RLS sufferer. On ropinerole. Augmented. So after seeing loads of chats about DAs, I’ve come off it - I followed my doctor’s prescribed steps,...

Hi. I “was” an RLS sufferer. On ropinerole. Augmented. So after seeing loads of ...

RiverDanceLegs

•2 years ago

4 Replies

tramadol and sleep

Taking 150mg tramadol with1800mg of Gabapentin spaced out in the evening and sleep well through the night plus when I sit down I keep falling asleep during the...

Taking 150mg tramadol with1800mg of Gabapentin spaced out in the evening and sle...

auldreekie18

•2 years ago

6 Replies

I could really use someone to talk to about rls mine has been so bad to the point where I can’t sleep

I could really use someone to talk to about rls mine has been so bad to the poin...

Makenzie_01071999

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Restless Legs Syndrome | HealthUnlocked

Restless Legs Syndrome

All posts for June 2022

Oh Lord

RLS and antidepressants

Gabapentin

Buprenorphine

Breathing issues with Gabapentin? Is this a potential problem for COPD sufferers?

Lower back pain and RLS?

Approved cold meds if suffering from RLS

IBS problem - urge to go quickly and anxiety

Gababentin or Pregablin

Ropinirole and augmentation

Mirapexin

Reducing pramipexole

RLS - Mirapexin & Gabapentin

Neurologist

aching muscles

COVID_19 Vaccines and RLS

Acid Reflux RLS

Grapefruit?

How to find an RLS specialist?

Grapefruit

Diuretics

Yippee!!

Neurologist review

Phone appointment with doctor re bloods

By any other name?

RLS & Severe Knee Pain

Pramipexole, restless legs and tummy ache

Post-ropinerole aches?

tramadol and sleep

I could really use someone to talk to about rls mine has been so bad to the point where I can’t sleep

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