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Caffiene - ever again?

My RLS with Augmentation story has been told and I have been given excellent advice. The Ferritin and Iron levels have been tested and found to be low, so the...

My RLS with Augmentation story has been told and I have been given excellent adv...

Perhapslove

•1 year ago

23 Replies

subutex

does anyone have any experience of using subutex for restless legs? My mother has had a knee replacement and her restless legs are terribly severe and she is...

does anyone have any experience of using subutex for restless legs? My mother ha...

RlS2023

•1 year ago

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Pramipexole / Pregabalin

After many years on Pramipexole and having reached the max dose (6 x 0.88mg), I suffered augmentation and visited my GP. The GP i saw was very sympathetic...

After many years on Pramipexole and having reached the max dose (6 x 0.88mg), I ...

Ced60

•1 year ago

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Augmentation Concerns Being Overblown?

04/03/23 Edit : In hindsight, with apologies to those have already responded - though I think the body of the post communicates the concern better - I wish I...

04/03/23 Edit : In hindsight, with apologies to those have already responded - t...

ircam2112

•1 year ago

35 Replies

Time difference

HiI am asking again as can't find my last post, so apologies for that. I am going to jamaica which is a 10.5 hour flight leaving UK at 7.45am and landing...

HiI am asking again as can't find my last post, so apologies for that. I am goi...

Cobobay

•1 year ago

7 Replies

gabapentine queries

this may sound silly but hopefully understood. I have struggled alone with rls now for around a year and a half , gritting my teeth and trying ways to ease it....

this may sound silly but hopefully understood. I have struggled alone with rls n...

Sinead12

•1 year ago

65 Replies

EMS STIMULATION

Recently purchased an electronic muscle stimulator for exercising. Have suffered many years with RLS chronic arms and legs .I have discovered that using ems...

Recently purchased an electronic muscle stimulator for exercising. Have suffered...

Jumpingboy9

•1 year ago

3 Replies

USA more people dying now from illegal synthetic opioids than before the opioid war !!!

They should look at the research, People are being driven to illegal drugs because they cannot go to a doctor and ask for a prescription. The NHS in the UK is...

They should look at the research, People are being driven to illegal drugs becau...

Shumbah

•1 year ago

13 Replies

transatlantic flight

I have asked for advice about an upcoming trip from the UK to Vancouver before but I didn’t explain my concerns clearly, so please be patient with me this...

I have asked for advice about an upcoming trip from the UK to Vancouver before b...

Elsie77

•1 year ago

17 Replies

New DEA requirement for buprenorphine in USA

This is a follow along to the recent post by SueJohnson about the DEA requirement for seeing out-of-state doctors via telehealth in America. Has anyone seen...

This is a follow along to the recent post by SueJohnson about the DEA requiremen...

LanaCSR

•1 year ago

10 Replies

Noise in my ears

Hi,is anyone experiencing a constant noise in their ears while on Pregabalin, I'm unsure if Pregabalin is the cause but I believe the noise did start around...

Hi,is anyone experiencing a constant noise in their ears while on Pregabalin, I'...

Whymelord

•1 year ago

15 Replies

kratom help

hi guys.. my husband is really getting down. He’s super tired and feels totally out of it. I believe it is because the kratom is no longer working. It helps...

hi guys.. my husband is really getting down. He’s super tired and feels totall...

RCHD

•1 year ago

26 Replies

Pramipexole

I have just changed my medication from Gabapentin to Pramipexole has anyone had experience of using Pramipexole for bad RLS.

I have just changed my medication from Gabapentin to Pramipexole has anyone had ...

Mike-tyson

•1 year ago

57 Replies

Sertraline and Pregabalin

Background story Hello, some of you might remember a while ago I was asking a few questions about pregabalin, which I did take for a short while. For a series...

Background story Hello, some of you might remember a while ago I was asking a f...

Figar

•1 year ago

5 Replies

citalopram

My daughter has just been prescribed Citalopram for depression. Can anyone tell me if they are good or bad for RLS.

My daughter has just been prescribed Citalopram for depression. Can anyone tel...

jollyjune

•1 year ago

6 Replies

Pregabalin Side Effects

does anyone suffer from Oedema from Pregbalin use - my knees have swollen massively since starting this drug ?

does anyone suffer from Oedema from Pregbalin use - my knees have swollen massi...

Ced60

•1 year ago

10 Replies

Gabapentin and shaking

When waking husband has terrible shaking in arms and legs. This goes on most of the day. We think it may be linked to the Gabapentin but do not want to stop...

When waking husband has terrible shaking in arms and legs. This goes on most of ...

Ephemera

•1 year ago

12 Replies

Sleep studies?!?

A little humor...

Whippetmama

•1 year ago

9 Replies

Sleep tracking

Any recommendations for a sleep tracking app or system.?

rmbroadh

•1 year ago

9 Replies

Shakes

I gave up drinking alcohol 6 years ago I was an alcoholic and I still shake badly will I have it for the rest of my life.

I gave up drinking alcohol 6 years ago I was an alcoholic and I still shake badl...

Cataanddogs

•1 year ago

8 Replies

Pregabalin dose increase?

Hi, I am on Pregabalin 150 mg and still struggle with RLS, PLMD and twitching toes plus grinding teeth. Fortunately I have managed to get a super job and...

Hi, I am on Pregabalin 150 mg and still struggle with RLS, PLMD and twitching to...

Moonwalker1967

•1 year ago

12 Replies

opiate use for RLS with bipolar disorder

arre opiates contradicted for RLS patients who also have bipolar disorder?

Seaux

•1 year ago

6 Replies

Andy Berkowski MD

great resource .. seems to care about people with rls. Has blog , website and YouTube channel. https://www.relacshealth.com/blog

great resource .. seems to care about people with rls. Has blog , website and Yo...

RCHD

•1 year ago

30 Replies

anaesthetic

hi just wondered if anyone has suffered with an anaesthetic whilst being on Pregabalin? had horrific experience last week. Went into hospital for my broken...

hi just wondered if anyone has suffered with an anaesthetic whilst being on Preg...

SilverEvie

•1 year ago

6 Replies

Mayo dopamine agonists withdrawal procedure

Hi everyone, any comment on below? "Discontinuation of dopamine agonists because of severe augmentation or other adverse effects and substitution of a drug...

Hi everyone, any comment on below? "Discontinuation of dopamine agonists beca...

rls-ottawa

•1 year ago

14 Replies

Sugar

I have known for a long time that wine is a trigger for me. I decided to cut out sugar, not all carbs just sugar. The result is amazing. I still take 0.09...

I have known for a long time that wine is a trigger for me. I decided to cut out...

Memmy

•1 year ago

8 Replies

Buprenorphine

I am writing this to highlight how miraculous Buprenorphine has been for me and many others on this site. My sleep app shows how good my sleep is. I had never...

I am writing this to highlight how miraculous Buprenorphine has been for me and ...

Joolsg

•1 year ago

74 Replies

Glycine

is glycine powder safe for Rls ? To use at night before bed? It helps me as well as magnesium glycinate but I am not using for rls. Anyone know?

is glycine powder safe for Rls ? To use at night before bed? It helps me as well...

RCHD

•1 year ago

3 Replies

Buprenorphine tablets

We were prescribed this from a private consultation for 7 days, we went to our NHS neurologist today to get repeat prescription and he refused saying we will...

We were prescribed this from a private consultation for 7 days, we went to our N...

Ephemera

•1 year ago

43 Replies

What Bloodwork for initial RLS appointment?

I will be seeing someone in Dr. Winkelman's office next month. For my first visit, I would like to have all relevant bloodwork done BEFORE my appointment:...

I will be seeing someone in Dr. Winkelman's office next month. For my first visi...

2islandboy

•1 year ago

2 Replies

Posts - Restless Legs Syndrome | HealthUnlocked

Restless Legs Syndrome

All posts for March 2023

Caffiene - ever again?

subutex

Pramipexole / Pregabalin

Augmentation Concerns Being Overblown?

Time difference

gabapentine queries

EMS STIMULATION

USA more people dying now from illegal synthetic opioids than before the opioid war !!!

transatlantic flight

New DEA requirement for buprenorphine in USA

Noise in my ears

kratom help

Pramipexole

Sertraline and Pregabalin

citalopram

Pregabalin Side Effects

Gabapentin and shaking

Sleep studies?!?

Sleep tracking

Shakes

Pregabalin dose increase?

opiate use for RLS with bipolar disorder

Andy Berkowski MD

anaesthetic

Mayo dopamine agonists withdrawal procedure

Sugar

Buprenorphine

Glycine

Buprenorphine tablets

What Bloodwork for initial RLS appointment?

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