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Restless Legs Syndrome

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Crocheting helps

Hello, I have had occasional RLS even as a teenager. As I have gotten older, it has worsened and now I cannot sleep without medication and the RLS will act up...

Hello, I have had occasional RLS even as a teenager. As I have gotten older, it...

booras

•2 years ago

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I am new here. Is there such a thing as a RLS tracking app?

Is there any apps that track RLS? I want to track its severity, triggers, my movement, diet, emotions,....sleep. I have had RSL for 36 years, have been...

Is there any apps that track RLS? I want to track its severity, triggers, my m...

twistoffate

•2 years ago

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RLS Treatment

I have suffered with RLS for several decades. In desperation eight months ago I began a regimine that really works well for me. I take 4mgs of Astaxanthin and...

I have suffered with RLS for several decades. In desperation eight months ago I ...

SEBARTA

•2 years ago

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Depressed, hopeless and sleep deprived with RLS. HELP??

I’ve had RLS for 40 years and have been on almost every medicine out there. I’ve been in Requip for 6 years - 2 mg XL, 2 2mg Requip along with clonopin &...

I’ve had RLS for 40 years and have been on almost every medicine out there. I’v...

SleeplessinDenver

•2 years ago

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pregabolin - phew!

On August 11th I began taking 25mg of pregabolin an hour or so before bedtime, increasing by 25mg every few days. I weaned myself off sinemet during the...

On August 11th I began taking 25mg of pregabolin an hour or so before bedtime, i...

Flora-Rose

•2 years ago

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Gabapentin as patch

My rheumatologist informed me yesterday that Gabapentin is now available in patch form. Has anyone tried it?

My rheumatologist informed me yesterday that Gabapentin is now available in patc...

Lilcatfeet

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Accupuncture and RLS

Just wondering if anyone else has tried acupuncture for RLS? I am actually doing it for Chemo induced neuropathy but mentioned to them about RLS. Only been...

Just wondering if anyone else has tried acupuncture for RLS? I am actually doing...

Opie__

•2 years ago

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Therapulse - getting started

I've just bought a Therapulse in the hopes of getting some relief from my "Intractable" RLS which can occur at any time of the day or night and can last for as...

I've just bought a Therapulse in the hopes of getting some relief from my "Intra...

Busiris

•2 years ago

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DA Augmentation, foot pain & Opiods.

I'm currently trying to reduce my Pramipexole due to DA Augmentation. Couple of questions, which I'm hoping you can answer, please: Occasionally, I've noticed...

I'm currently trying to reduce my Pramipexole due to DA Augmentation. Couple of ...

FloridaRN

•2 years ago

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Gabapentin for Sleep?

I was taking Gabapentin originally to help with mild RLS symptoms which are even less evident with iron supplementation. As a sufferer of insomnia I have kept...

I was taking Gabapentin originally to help with mild RLS symptoms which are even...

zeusop

•2 years ago

14 Replies

Essential Lavender oil helps me

Hello to everyone....I have been suffering from Restless leg syndrome for about 35 years. I started taking pramipexole about 20 years ago and am still on this...

Hello to everyone....I have been suffering from Restless leg syndrome for about ...

Sleepylamb

•2 years ago

15 Replies

Compression stockings / socks

Has anyone tried compression stockings to help RLS? Did you wear them only at night or day? Thanks

Has anyone tried compression stockings to help RLS? Did you wear them only at ni...

Sweepingsky

•2 years ago

22 Replies

Pure CBD Oil?

Where is the best source of pure CBD oil in your experience, I live in North/Central Texas

Where is the best source of pure CBD oil in your experience, I live in North/Cen...

Cmorc

•2 years ago

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Iron & Magnesium

Would appreciate guidance about how and when to take iron and magnesium supplements. I take Gabapentin every night and want to ensure that I don’t do anything...

Would appreciate guidance about how and when to take iron and magnesium suppleme...

K2D2

•2 years ago

17 Replies

Temgesic still not working well

Yet another query which I am hoping you knowledgeable people will be able to help with. Very, very disappointingly despite taking 1000mcg of Temgesic in two...

Yet another query which I am hoping you knowledgeable people will be able to h...

bedith6

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Consultant Neurologist in the South East

Hi, Can anyone recommend a good neurologist based in the South East who is covered by Bupa? All the neurologists that come up on the Bupa site never mention...

Hi, Can anyone recommend a good neurologist based in the South East who is cove...

Believer1234

•2 years ago

18 Replies

Insomnia add CBD oil

CBD oil acts on different receptors than Opioids and THC . If you are taking low dose CBD with THC or medical marijuana and you still suffer insomnia add...

CBD oil acts on different receptors than Opioids and THC . If you are taking lo...

Shumbah

•2 years ago

13 Replies

Long Haul Travel

I will travel to Australia from Ireland in November, stopping in Dubai for two nights to ‘stretch’ my poor poor legs. I would be grateful for any advice you...

I will travel to Australia from Ireland in November, stopping in Dubai for two n...

Coladh

•2 years ago

27 Replies

Is it RLS ?

I’ve been getting leg twitches and foot tingling for the past 3 months, my GP originally diagnosed RLS and prescribed Pramipexole 0.088 mg and iron tablets as...

I’ve been getting leg twitches and foot tingling for the past 3 months, my GP or...

JanIrv

•2 years ago

28 Replies

The Mayo Clinic Update on treatmens of RLS

Hello This site is recommended and used by medics https://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/article/S0025-6196%2820%2931489-0/fulltext The Management of...

Hello This site is recommended and used by medics https://www.mayoclinicprocee...

sionbeic

•2 years ago

7 Replies

The other side of surgery and covid!

hi. Had a mastectomy 2 weeks ago today and tested positive for Covid 12 days ago! Covid tests negative but symptoms persist! Surgery went ok - fatigue the...

hi. Had a mastectomy 2 weeks ago today and tested positive for Covid 12 days ago...

RestlessMe

•2 years ago

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Does half dose of sertraline make any difference?

I’ve spoken to a GP this morning (not my usual one, sadly) about my restless legs having returned since taking sertraline. She mentioned other antidepressants...

I’ve spoken to a GP this morning (not my usual one, sadly) about my restless leg...

NJB71

•2 years ago

3 Replies

pregabalin

Hi it has been a good couple of years since I was last on here . I suffered terribly from RLS . It had got to the stage where it seemed all over my body too ....

Hi it has been a good couple of years since I was last on here . I suffered terr...

Esme2007

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Restless legs destroyed my life.

Hi after an excruciating withdrawal from opioids and methadone I thought my life was just beginning, however I then started suffering with rls I thought it was...

Hi after an excruciating withdrawal from opioids and methadone I thought my life...

brucieb29

•2 years ago

23 Replies

Blood Iron results

Hello everyone. My long awaited appointment at the gp surgery finally arrived and I was seen by a somewhat inexperienced health care assistant who suggested...

Hello everyone. My long awaited appointment at the gp surgery finally arrived ...

rlsagain

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Pregablin

I’ve been taking Amitriptilene for RLS and Insomnia but had dreadful side effect, despite a very low dose! Now another doctor tells me Amitriptilene has links...

I’ve been taking Amitriptilene for RLS and Insomnia but had dreadful side effect...

linc2u

•2 years ago

13 Replies

Existential RLS crisis

We are gettimg very good here about digging into the minutae of cause and effect when it comes to figuring out an individual's case of RLS. I can do this. I...

We are gettimg very good here about digging into the minutae of cause and effect...

ziggypiggy

•2 years ago

14 Replies

A quick question about antihistamines

I started methadone 3 months ago ( previously took oxycodone) For the last 3 weeks I have had extreme itching. I suspect it is the methadone. My question is...

I started methadone 3 months ago ( previously took oxycodone) For the last 3 wee...

Merny5

•2 years ago

5 Replies

iron levels

I had my iron and ferritin levels checked. My iron was 126, ferritin was 65 TIBC 34%. Transferririn was not checked. I’m not sure about raising the iron...

I had my iron and ferritin levels checked. My iron was 126, ferritin was 65 TIBC...

Hidden

•2 years ago

6 Replies

What’s a good rule of thumb to weaning off Pramipexole?

Pramipexole and Lyrica has been doing great for past 6 weeks and now, not so much. Too many side effects with the Pramipexole .

Pramipexole and Lyrica has been doing great for past 6 weeks and now, not so mu...

tuckerdog109

•2 years ago

20 Replies

Posts - Restless Legs Syndrome | HealthUnlocked

Restless Legs Syndrome

All posts for October 2022

Crocheting helps

I am new here. Is there such a thing as a RLS tracking app?

RLS Treatment

Depressed, hopeless and sleep deprived with RLS. HELP??

pregabolin - phew!

Gabapentin as patch

Accupuncture and RLS

Therapulse - getting started

DA Augmentation, foot pain & Opiods.

Gabapentin for Sleep?

Essential Lavender oil helps me

Compression stockings / socks

Pure CBD Oil?

Iron & Magnesium

Temgesic still not working well

Consultant Neurologist in the South East

Insomnia add CBD oil

Long Haul Travel

Is it RLS ?

The Mayo Clinic Update on treatmens of RLS

The other side of surgery and covid!

Does half dose of sertraline make any difference?

pregabalin

Restless legs destroyed my life.

Blood Iron results

Pregablin

Existential RLS crisis

A quick question about antihistamines

iron levels

What’s a good rule of thumb to weaning off Pramipexole?

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