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Restless Legs Syndrome

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final days of Requip

I only took 1mg of Requip for a couple of years. Doctor said I could take 2-1 mg a day. Something told me not to do it so I only seldom took over the 1 mg....

I only took 1mg of Requip for a couple of years. Doctor said I could take 2-1 mg...

•2 years ago

Ropinirole

I have suffered RLS for decades. About 5 years ago I was put on Ropinirole by my GP. It worked great for a while but then the RLS started to get progressively...

I have suffered RLS for decades. About 5 years ago I was put on Ropinirole by my...

•2 years ago

Advice please weaning off Neupro

Hi ,I have had RLS for 40 years (as did my mother and my daughter ).I got augmentation from Pramipexole after a few years and went through hell getting off it...

Hi ,I have had RLS for 40 years (as did my mother and my daughter ).I got augmen...

•2 years ago

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Shout at the Moon

Today I visited my GP to try to get an iron infusion, following a reading of ferritin level of 58. He said it was a bit low. I reminded him of the research I...

Today I visited my GP to try to get an iron infusion, following a reading of fer...

•2 years ago

blue light concerns

I observed several posts on this forum about holistic methods for coping with RLS during the witching hour. Here is one more thing to be concerned about....

I observed several posts on this forum about holistic methods for coping with RL...

•2 years ago

Has anyone tried tonic water for restless legs?

Many years ago my Mom was prescribed quine pills for her RL. It worked great but she had to change meds since quine could cause heart problems. I can't...

Many years ago my Mom was prescribed quine pills for her RL. It worked great but...

•2 years ago

RLS appt at Johns Hopkins

I tried to get an appt to see a specialist at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore and was told they are not "seeing patients with this diagnosis". They are the...

I tried to get an appt to see a specialist at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore and was...

•2 years ago

Agony of Reducing Ropinerole

I have been weaning off Ropinerole for a while now. I am down from 4mg per day to .5 mg per day. However I when I try to come off or even try .25 mg, my legs...

I have been weaning off Ropinerole for a while now. I am down from 4mg per day ...

•2 years ago

Pramipexole to Buprenorphine

Has anyone been on a low dose of Pramipexole and do a straight swap over to Buprenorphine? If so, how did you achieve this? Thanks

Has anyone been on a low dose of Pramipexole and do a straight swap over to Bupr...

•2 years ago

Met with neurologist out of Vanderbilt yesterday

Had my 1st visit with Dr out of Vanderbilt, hubby and I really liked him. We talked with him for nearly an hour and he wants to work with my Primary Care...

Had my 1st visit with Dr out of Vanderbilt, hubby and I really liked him. We ta...

•2 years ago

Diet controlled RLS

It has been suggested to me that I should consider controlling my RLS with modifying my diet to avoid sugar, processed foods, carbs. I have been messaged by...

It has been suggested to me that I should consider controlling my RLS with modif...

•2 years ago

Dopamine agonists

Why does https://www.rls-uk.org/faqs still say under Treatments for RLS "Dopamine agonists are often recommended for people with more frequent symptoms. These...

Why does https://www.rls-uk.org/faqs still say under Treatments for RLS "Dopamin...

•2 years ago

iron infusion question

hi all, would love to hear thoughts on iron infusions: side effects, benefits, etc. My doctor has ordered one but I’m just not feeling comfortable about it…

hi all, would love to hear thoughts on iron infusions: side effects, benefits, ...

•2 years ago

How to use Buprenorphine?

I have been on Mirapex/Pramipexole for over 25 years. My dosages were increased way beyond today’s acceptable limits. I have been able to wean myself down to...

I have been on Mirapex/Pramipexole for over 25 years. My dosages were increased ...

•2 years ago

Butec patch problem.

After a summer struggling to get benefit from my 10 and 5 microgram/hour Buprenorphine patches - perspiration in the heat compromising their effectiveness -...

After a summer struggling to get benefit from my 10 and 5 microgram/hour Bupreno...

•2 years ago

Neurologist appointment outcome

Hi all! At last I managed to see a neurologist in Sheffield hospital. Wonders do happen 😊 He only asked what my legs felt like for RLS diagnosis and did not...

Hi all! At last I managed to see a neurologist in Sheffield hospital. Wonders d...

•2 years ago

pain as a symptom of RLS?

i have been able to overcoome 20 years of RLS and get off all my meds, with a combination of diet and lifestyle changes. however, i have developed a pattern of...

i have been able to overcoome 20 years of RLS and get off all my meds, with a co...

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•2 years ago

Iron brand

can anyone have a look at this iron brand and let me know what type and if any good ? I might be missing something but couldn’t see the type (my eyesight is...

can anyone have a look at this iron brand and let me know what type and if any g...

•2 years ago

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