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constipation

hi everyone, I've been on Pregablin for a good few months and find I'm suffering from severe constipation, when I was on other meds prescribed for RLS I did...

hi everyone, I've been on Pregablin for a good few months and find I'm sufferin...

Whymelord

•2 years ago

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Methadone RLS RESULTS

hello, i was curious I have refractory rls and even buphenorphine and Methadone don’t do much it’s so strange my body hates me lol Has anyone taken opiates...

hello, i was curious I have refractory rls and even buphenorphine and Methadon...

RC723

•2 years ago

13 Replies

Just me!!!

hi, I’m fairly new to this, I mean I don’t use social media and the like, infact I’m quite a recluse to be honest!! But!! I’m suffering more and more with...

hi, I’m fairly new to this, I mean I don’t use social media and the like, infact...

Noneoftheabove

•2 years ago

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my missing post

I wrote a long message yesterday about my RLS and I can’t find it? Do you see it on your website?

I wrote a long message yesterday about my RLS and I can’t find it? Do you see it...

Giovanni10

•2 years ago

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Going totally demented

Hi fellow sufferers, I truly hope some of you are getting some relief from this dreadful, awful condition. I’m augmented on Pramipexole and my GP is happy to...

Hi fellow sufferers, I truly hope some of you are getting some relief from this ...

Felixstowe

•2 years ago

38 Replies

Nasal sprays

hi fellow sufferers,can I ask for help.My RLS is unbearable lately, I've been prescribed a nasal spray called Nasonex used to shrink Polyps. I've used it...

hi fellow sufferers,can I ask for help.My RLS is unbearable lately, I've been p...

Whymelord

•2 years ago

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how low was everyone's serum ferritin level in their iron panels?

I've just had mine done again results (should be in later this week)but last time it was tested was 2years ago and was a meagre 42 ......... feeling worse...

I've just had mine done again results (should be in later this week)but last ti...

Grandmawithwonkylegs

•2 years ago

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Advice re Buprenorphine patch

I started Bup 5mg patch 4 weeks ago, had no RLS symptoms for 7 days, was unbelievable. Now it is back with same frequency but pain has gone from a 9 to 2/10....

I started Bup 5mg patch 4 weeks ago, had no RLS symptoms for 7 days, was unbelie...

Nanpat

•2 years ago

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Pramipexole weaning - 4 weeks in.

Update to those following my story… Today marks 4 weeks since I started reducing my Pram usage. I was on six tabs, today I have taken only 4 1/2 and will do...

Update to those following my story… Today marks 4 weeks since I started reduci...

Theonlypetied

•2 years ago

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Motorbike and RLS

Hi everyone I have a weird question. Please bear with… I have RLS. Quite bad. I also ride a motorbike. My RLS kicks in when I’m sitting/resting/driving my...

Hi everyone I have a weird question. Please bear with… I have RLS. Quite bad....

Theonlypetied

•2 years ago

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Medicinal cannabis for insomnia.

Here's a link to the outcome of a small scale study done on the effectiveness of medicinal cannabis for insomnia....

Here's a link to the outcome of a small scale study done on the effectiveness ...

Amrob

•2 years ago

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Remedies from Amazon

Has anyone out there tried any of the plethora of remedies for RLS shown on Amazon?

Has anyone out there tried any of the plethora of remedies for RLS shown on Amaz...

Zumbadi

•2 years ago

17 Replies

RLS/hot feet

I'm male, 82 yrs old. Fourteen years ago I had a spell of cold feet, day and night. Thick socks and fur-lined boots helped, and the condition went away as...

I'm male, 82 yrs old. Fourteen years ago I had a spell of cold feet, day and ni...

warpsgrove

•2 years ago

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gabapentin vs pramipexole

I am quite interested to read latest posts of people who are now experiencing adverse side effects of gabapentin and pregabalin whereas there appeared to be a...

I am quite interested to read latest posts of people who are now experiencing ad...

Nikon-

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Meds question

My mum has been prescribed solifenacin succinate for incontinence - anyone know if it will make RLS worse? Thanks !

My mum has been prescribed solifenacin succinate for incontinence - anyone know ...

Boldgirl45

•2 years ago

5 Replies

When should I take pregabalin?

Hello fellow sufferers. I was just prescribed pregabalin for my severe RLS by a neurologist and the instructions are to take it "at bedtime." Obviously this...

Hello fellow sufferers. I was just prescribed pregabalin for my severe RLS by a...

Doctorplacebo

•2 years ago

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Gabapentin and loss of balance

I had a scary experience this morning. But first: I take 600 mg Gabapentin at 8:00 pm and 600 mg at 10:00 pm, and go t bed at 11:00/11:15 pm. I also took 2...

I had a scary experience this morning. But first: I take 600 mg Gabapentin at 8...

Maximus01

•2 years ago

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Advice please - Lyrica

For the last year or so I have been taking sinemet which usually relieved the RLS symptoms and enabled me to relax in the evening and sleep reasonably well....

For the last year or so I have been taking sinemet which usually relieved the RL...

Flora-Rose

•2 years ago

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RLS in Spain. Alicante

I'm member of EARLS (vicepresident), and president in Spain. I'd like to Contact with people Who lives in Alicante with RLS

I'm member of EARLS (vicepresident), and president in Spain. I'd like to Conta...

Anuska-aespi

•2 years ago

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Overnight Flight Relief?

I am dreading an upcoming 6-hour overnight flight. Will take my Gabapentin as usual. Wondering if anyone has tried using compression socks and if they provide...

I am dreading an upcoming 6-hour overnight flight. Will take my Gabapentin as us...

K2D2

•2 years ago

10 Replies

RLS between 8 and 9 pm

My RLS affects me between 8 and 9 pm most nights. I feel fortunate that it doesn’t keep me up all night. I do have lower back and hip problems that bother me...

My RLS affects me between 8 and 9 pm most nights. I feel fortunate that it does...

Yarn1985

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Lyrica/Pregabalin side effects

I am currently taking Lyrica/pregabalin with side effects of fatigue, clumsiness and eye twitching. Has anyone had these side effects subside with time?...

I am currently taking Lyrica/pregabalin with side effects of fatigue, clumsiness...

charlie1234567890

•2 years ago

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Parkinsons

Was at hospital for check up and was told I had Parkinsons and to come of Pregabalin and Tramadol and star new medication tonight low dose for a week then...

Was at hospital for check up and was told I had Parkinsons and to come of Prega...

auldreekie18

•2 years ago

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Increased dose of Gabapentin.

I recently weaned myself off Pramipexole and onto Gabapentin. Must say it was horrendous, now I was taking Gabapentin, 200 in the morning, 200 at lunchtime and...

I recently weaned myself off Pramipexole and onto Gabapentin. Must say it was ho...

Ex-rugbyplayer

•2 years ago

9 Replies

interesting

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Dsw7

•2 years ago

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pramipexole and nasal congestion.

Hi everyone, I’ve just joined this group hoping for support I was a member years ago but lost touch unfortunately. I’ve had RLS for around 12 years and i...

Hi everyone, I’ve just joined this group hoping for support I was a member years...

HelenJS

•2 years ago

7 Replies

So much for the neurologist

Well, following my post about my restless legs having abated, and thinking that this was probably the result of the iron skin patches I've been wearing, today...

Well, following my post about my restless legs having abated, and thinking that ...

Desperate100

•2 years ago

31 Replies

Iron blood tests

Is there somewhere that indicates a ‘good’ reading for an iron blood test? My doctor thinks mine is fine. I don’t have the test results handy but I have an...

Is there somewhere that indicates a ‘good’ reading for an iron blood test? My do...

angelak398

•2 years ago

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Diagnosed with RLS but not so sure, does it sound like I have it?

My Doctor has diagnosed me with RLS and said I need to start taking some medication called ropinirole. My symptoms are: for the last 4 months or so, when I...

My Doctor has diagnosed me with RLS and said I need to start taking some medicat...

ljs007

•2 years ago

14 Replies

should I stop Pramipexole

Hi, I’m looking for some advice about whether to stop Pramipexole and how to wean off if so. I’ve been taking it for approx 6 years 2 x 0.088 tablets and...

Hi, I’m looking for some advice about whether to stop Pramipexole and how to wea...

cleops

•2 years ago

2 Replies

Posts - Restless Legs Syndrome | HealthUnlocked

Restless Legs Syndrome

All posts for August 2022

constipation

Methadone RLS RESULTS

Just me!!!

my missing post

Going totally demented

Nasal sprays

how low was everyone's serum ferritin level in their iron panels?

Advice re Buprenorphine patch

Pramipexole weaning - 4 weeks in.

Motorbike and RLS

Medicinal cannabis for insomnia.

Remedies from Amazon

RLS/hot feet

gabapentin vs pramipexole

Meds question

When should I take pregabalin?

Gabapentin and loss of balance

Advice please - Lyrica

RLS in Spain. Alicante

Overnight Flight Relief?

RLS between 8 and 9 pm

Lyrica/Pregabalin side effects

Parkinsons

Increased dose of Gabapentin.

interesting

pramipexole and nasal congestion.

So much for the neurologist

Iron blood tests

Diagnosed with RLS but not so sure, does it sound like I have it?

should I stop Pramipexole

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Posts - Restless Legs Syndrome | HealthUnlocked

Restless Legs Syndrome

All posts for August 2022

﻿constipation

Methadone RLS RESULTS

Just me!!!

my missing post

Going totally demented

﻿Nasal sprays

﻿how low was everyone's serum ferritin level in their iron panels?

Advice re Buprenorphine patch

Pramipexole weaning - 4 weeks in.

Motorbike and RLS

﻿Medicinal cannabis for insomnia.

Remedies from Amazon

RLS/hot feet

gabapentin vs pramipexole

Meds question

When should I take pregabalin?

Gabapentin and loss of balance

Advice please - Lyrica

﻿RLS in Spain. Alicante

Overnight Flight Relief?

RLS between 8 and 9 pm

﻿Lyrica/Pregabalin side effects

Parkinsons

Increased dose of Gabapentin.

﻿interesting

pramipexole and nasal congestion.

So much for the neurologist

Iron blood tests

Diagnosed with RLS but not so sure, does it sound like I have it?

should I stop Pramipexole

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

Which country do you live in?

Topics

Archive

constipation

Nasal sprays

how low was everyone's serum ferritin level in their iron panels?

Medicinal cannabis for insomnia.

RLS in Spain. Alicante

Lyrica/Pregabalin side effects

interesting