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Restless Legs Syndrome

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Oxytrol

Does Oxytrol which is a medication for relief from overactive bladder aggravate RLS? I'd like to hear from anyone who has taken Oxytrol that aggravated the...

Does Oxytrol which is a medication for relief from overactive bladder aggravate ...

halperinchen

•1 year ago

5 Replies

Pramipexole - shall I go cold Turkey?

I have been weaning myself off Pramipexole and am now down to 1/2 tablet each night. I am up to 150mg of Pregabalin. I’m ready to kick Pram into the bin where...

I have been weaning myself off Pramipexole and am now down to 1/2 tablet each ni...

Theonlypetied

•1 year ago

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How to wean off of ropinirole and find a good doctor.

My husband is on 8 mg of ropinirole ER a day (4 in morning and 4 in evening. He has been taking it for over 15 years and whenever he would start getting...

My husband is on 8 mg of ropinirole ER a day (4 in morning and 4 in evening. He...

Sandalsforever

•1 year ago

24 Replies

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RLS Cure Blog

I found this website that is located in the US. I recently started it, using mostly all the recommendations. The Blog owner does not appear to be profiting...

I found this website that is located in the US. I recently started it, using mo...

Wanman4

•1 year ago

44 Replies

Gabapentin

I am currently taking 5 300mg Gabapentin a day. I'm also taking 0.5 mg of pramipexole 5 times a day and hydrocodone 3 times a day which helps. Gabapentin alone...

I am currently taking 5 300mg Gabapentin a day. I'm also taking 0.5 mg of pramip...

Blu34

•1 year ago

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Gabapentin Diary Day 2

Well that was an interesting night and not at all what I was expecting. And if it didn't go well, maybe it was my fault. You can decide. Took one x 3000 mg at...

Well that was an interesting night and not at all what I was expecting. And if i...

Lineker

•1 year ago

7 Replies

Any substitute for Bupropion?

Hi All. I was on Citalopram for depression, but that made my RLS worse. So Professor Walker at Queens Square suggested Bupropion as a substitute. I have...

Hi All. I was on Citalopram for depression, but that made my RLS worse. So Pro...

67Waterman

•1 year ago

5 Replies

tremendous help for RLS,especially if it is below the knee!

Go to YouTube and enter "Dr. Anderson RLS". He is a podiatrist in Colorado and is helping many RLS sufferers with only minor surgery. Most of his patients get...

Go to YouTube and enter "Dr. Anderson RLS". He is a podiatrist in Colorado and i...

Seaux

•1 year ago

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Seeking advice for changing from Temgesic to Gabapentin for treating my refractory RLS.

I have moved to a new area and need to change Doctor. I had a double appt last week and the new Doctor refused to prescribe Temgesic. I have been taking tbis...

I have moved to a new area and need to change Doctor. I had a double appt last w...

Jules1953

•1 year ago

13 Replies

Gabapentin exp.

about one year ago I had severe RLS. As bad as the shaking was the “creepy crawlys” were much worse. I found a new Muscular Neuro and he prescribed 2 - 300Mg...

about one year ago I had severe RLS. As bad as the shaking was the “creepy crawl...

Crazy13

•1 year ago

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Gabapentin Diary

Have finally made the move to Gabapentin after ten weeks coming off pramipexole. My doctor suggested starting on 300 mg taken three times per day. The first...

Have finally made the move to Gabapentin after ten weeks coming off pramipexole....

Lineker

•1 year ago

8 Replies

Constipation

Joolsg am sure you said a good cure for constipation when I am on oxycodone (10mg) ?? Simkin

Joolsg am sure you said a good cure for constipation when I am on oxycodone (10m...

Simkin

•1 year ago

15 Replies

My girlfriend

So im here to learn and try and help my partner who means the world to me,She has RLS and spent a few years addicted to nurophen plus which helped her alot...

So im here to learn and try and help my partner who means the world to me,She ha...

Hidden

•1 year ago

6 Replies

Ropinirole

Hi Guys, I'm in the process of reducing my dosage of Ropinirole. I was taking 4mg a night but after a few months Im down to 2mg. My Doctor has prescribed...

Hi Guys, I'm in the process of reducing my dosage of Ropinirole. I was taking 4m...

Kjh100

•1 year ago

9 Replies

Acupressure shoes

Hi Has anyone tried the acupressure/reflexology shoes?

Cameronb

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Apixaban

I think I’ll ask a pharmacist re taking magnesium and if it’s safe with Apixaban at least I can get to a pharmacist almost impossible to see a GP!

I think I’ll ask a pharmacist re taking magnesium and if it’s safe with Apixaban...

Hoochybaby

•1 year ago

2 Replies

Codeine and Diazepam Safety

Need advice ASAP please.An unfortunate family situation todayhas caused me to very stressed and anxious.I always wake at about 3am with rls and take 30mg...

Need advice ASAP please.An unfortunate family situation todayhas caused me to ve...

Retiredlady

•1 year ago

5 Replies

magnesium

just a quick query I take a blood thinner Apixaban for Arterial fibromyalgia would it be safe to take a form of Magnesium?

just a quick query I take a blood thinner Apixaban for Arterial fibromyalgia wou...

Hoochybaby

•1 year ago

14 Replies

Restless leg cure

Well I hope it is for some of you. I've been down all the various medication routes and magnesium cream and jels and nothing still the same getting worse by...

Well I hope it is for some of you. I've been down all the various medication rou...

Cottylotty

•1 year ago

19 Replies

Iron levels -- borderline -- IV indicated?

Hi, This is a great forum and I have read the linked Mayo clinic guidelines but would appreciate some help on interpretation of my iron levels, I am a big...

Hi, This is a great forum and I have read the linked Mayo clinic guidelines bu...

Avart

•1 year ago

5 Replies

Ferritin level?

Husband has had a blood test and Ferritin level was 112. Is this ok or should he boost it? Any ideas please. 👍

Husband has had a blood test and Ferritin level was 112. Is this ok or should he...

Ephemera

•1 year ago

2 Replies

The outcome of my infusion, and a question

On 3 February 23 I had an iron infusion (at a private clinic), and I have finally been able to get a blood test (on the NHS) to see what my serum ferritin and...

On 3 February 23 I had an iron infusion (at a private clinic), and I have finall...

Desperate100

•1 year ago

13 Replies

Newly approved treatment for RLS

A physician in the family sent me this link for a device that has just been approved by the FDA; Prescription Device Cleared for Patients With Drug-Resistant...

A physician in the family sent me this link for a device that has just been appr...

grassgree

•1 year ago

23 Replies

HELP PLEASE

I am writing this in the middle of the night because I can’t lie still. You can imagine how desperate I am to take a Pramipexole tablet. The good news is I...

I am writing this in the middle of the night because I can’t lie still. You can ...

Lineker

•1 year ago

32 Replies

How long shall I trial codeine before giving up on it?

Hi all RLers, I started codeine beginning of April. First 8mg slowly to 30mg, which made me sick but I got 6hrs without RL and slept. Down to 16mg, back to...

Hi all RLers, I started codeine beginning of April. First 8mg slowly to 30mg, ...

Raimi

•1 year ago

4 Replies

Advice on RLS as a reaction to medication?

Hello, I currently have long covid and vestibular neuritis, and have had these conditions for around six months. The vestibular neuritis is causing...

Hello, I currently have long covid and vestibular neuritis, and have had these ...

RiversofLondon

•1 year ago

9 Replies

A short video clip about RLS

Thank you to JMAF Photography for this short information video about RLS . Please like and share far and wide. Thank you. https://youtu.be/od0X8X4QRMc

Thank you to JMAF Photography for this short information video about RLS . Plea...

Kaarina

Administrator•1 year ago

7 Replies

Ketamine for RLS

I’m looking for information on and experience with ketamine for treatment of RLS. There seems to be good history as a treatment but little info out on the...

I’m looking for information on and experience with ketamine for treatment of RL...

4inthemorning

•1 year ago

6 Replies

Dipyridamole for RLS

Dipyridamole is a drug used primarily to prevent the formation of blood clots. A study titled "A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Crossover Study with...

Dipyridamole is a drug used primarily to prevent the formation of blood clots. ...

robertff3401

•1 year ago

2 Replies

Sobriety and preparing withdrawal from Pramipexole

Hi RLSers, I have been struggling with RLS, first when I was around twenty years old and now as I am well into my middle age. I have been sober for 23...

Hi RLSers, I have been struggling with RLS, first when I was around twenty year...

sigurdur

•1 year ago

16 Replies

Posts - Restless Legs Syndrome | HealthUnlocked

Restless Legs Syndrome

All posts for April 2023

Oxytrol

Pramipexole - shall I go cold Turkey?

How to wean off of ropinirole and find a good doctor.

RLS Cure Blog

Gabapentin

Gabapentin Diary Day 2

Any substitute for Bupropion?

tremendous help for RLS,especially if it is below the knee!

Seeking advice for changing from Temgesic to Gabapentin for treating my refractory RLS.

Gabapentin exp.

Gabapentin Diary

Constipation

My girlfriend

Ropinirole

Acupressure shoes

Apixaban

Codeine and Diazepam Safety

magnesium

Restless leg cure

Iron levels -- borderline -- IV indicated?

Ferritin level?

The outcome of my infusion, and a question

Newly approved treatment for RLS

HELP PLEASE

How long shall I trial codeine before giving up on it?

Advice on RLS as a reaction to medication?

A short video clip about RLS

Ketamine for RLS

Dipyridamole for RLS

Sobriety and preparing withdrawal from Pramipexole

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