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Restless Legs Syndrome

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morphine alternative- any thoughts?

had a review with my GP and mentioned that I am still waking up around 2am with RLS, albeit more manageable than before. She gave me prescription for 'MORPHINE...

had a review with my GP and mentioned that I am still waking up around 2am with ...

Phantom38

•1 year ago

3 Replies

Neupro Patch

I saw a consultant in the UK a month or so ago and explained that my transition from Mirapexin to Pregabalin was not going well. At that time, I was taking...

I saw a consultant in the UK a month or so ago and explained that my transition ...

Ced60

•1 year ago

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CITALOPRAM

My doctor told me that Citalopram would not affect my RL. In desperation, I've taken it for 5 weeks and just tonight my legs started bothering me. Does...

My doctor told me that Citalopram would not affect my RL. In desperation, I've ...

Josana13

•1 year ago

13 Replies

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The Next Step

Here I am again! I’m feeling pretty desperate this morning, so tired after yet another bad night. My symptoms are worsening in that they are now apparent in...

Here I am again! I’m feeling pretty desperate this morning, so tired after yet ...

Dires

•1 year ago

10 Replies

Restless Legs Syndrome

I have suffered from Restless Legs Syndrome for many years. I recently had a major operation to remove an extremely large polyp from my bowel. My bowel has...

I have suffered from Restless Legs Syndrome for many years. I recently had a maj...

BennyBolt

•1 year ago

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Cold turkey

Hello everyone, I decided to go cold turkey on the last quarter of pramipexole, its been 5 days now, I had to up the codeine as the 900mg dose of gabapentin...

Hello everyone, I decided to go cold turkey on the last quarter of pramipexole,...

Loopylegs

•1 year ago

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stopping Ropinerole

I’ve been on this drug for a lot of yrs. & started needing more & more to get the relief. Not a good drug. My body got addicted to it

I’ve been on this drug for a lot of yrs. & started needing more & more to get th...

nananell7sep

•1 year ago

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PS: Daytime RLS …..

…. I meant to add, I’m assuming an opioid will not be a great idea during the day! Enough trouble staying awake at the best of times! Thank you.

…. I meant to add, I’m assuming an opioid will not be a great idea during the da...

Bowie4eva

•1 year ago

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Daytime RLS

Does anyone have any advice on dealing with RLS during the day? I take 300mg of Pregabalin at night, which helps at night (normally). Recently, the RLS is...

Does anyone have any advice on dealing with RLS during the day? I take 300mg of ...

Bowie4eva

•1 year ago

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withdrawal from Ropinerole

My withdrawal symptoms when I stopped taking Ropinerole were hot flashes, sweats, anxiety, shaking, head pressure and brain fog. It is a month since I stopped...

My withdrawal symptoms when I stopped taking Ropinerole were hot flashes, sweats...

Quinlan12

•1 year ago

38 Replies

Medical costs in the UK

Although it is generally thought that we get all our treatment for free in the UK, it is often not recognised that the NHS is funded by everyone via taxes ,...

Although it is generally thought that we get all our treatment for free in the U...

pennygates

•1 year ago

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Restless legs etc

I am writing this separately as there are two cases similar below that have the same suggestion. Being "ignored or fobbed off." My GP rather stonewalled me...

I am writing this separately as there are two cases similar below that have the ...

Spurdog1

•1 year ago

2 Replies

Propranolol

Hi,I haven't posted for a while but thought this was worth a mention....although I take a low ,slow release Morphine and Pregablin I was still getting quite...

Hi,I haven't posted for a while but thought this was worth a mention....although...

Pippins2

•1 year ago

15 Replies

Wasting GP’s Time, so it seems

I saw my GP on Thursday. I took another copy of the Mayo Clinic guidelines with me.When I told him about the tingling and aching in my legs, he examined then...

I saw my GP on Thursday. I took another copy of the Mayo Clinic guidelines with ...

Dires

•1 year ago

48 Replies

ADVICE PLEASE asap

If I take 10mg of zolpidem when I go to bed, is it safe to take 30mg codeine if I wake in the middle of the night with RLS symptoms. Have googled drug.com and...

If I take 10mg of zolpidem when I go to bed, is it safe to take 30mg codeine if ...

Retiredlady

•1 year ago

14 Replies

Waste of my time again

Hello everyone, I went to see my gp Mon.yet another one that I haven't seen before. I explained my desperate situation hoping for assistance.told her the...

Hello everyone, I went to see my gp Mon.yet another one that I haven't seen befo...

Whymelord

•1 year ago

19 Replies

Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

An article published in Alpha Psychiatry calls for better treatment of RLS because it increases the risk of cardiovascular disease.We see this in the posts to...

An article published in Alpha Psychiatry calls for better treatment of RLS becau...

Joolsg

•1 year ago

23 Replies

Can't reach Prof Walker

Hello 👋 Just a quick one, we have been trying to get in touch with Prof Walker as he seems to be the most recommended UK Dr for RLS, but we can't actually get...

Hello 👋 Just a quick one, we have been trying to get in touch with Prof Walker ...

Monamiem

•1 year ago

10 Replies

blood test back - any thoughts?

So now I am off all my meds, and started taking 200mg iron a night a month ago, my ferritin level just came back as 80, which I was quite surprised. The last...

So now I am off all my meds, and started taking 200mg iron a night a month ago, ...

Phantom38

•1 year ago

10 Replies

After effects of molar extraction.

I had 2 molars extracted a few days ago. Last night I had terrible " withdrawal " symptoms-- restless body and pain.Dentist had to give me quite a few...

I had 2 molars extracted a few days ago. Last night I had terrible " withdrawal ...

Madlegs1

•1 year ago

9 Replies

Magnesium glycinate

please could anyone advise how much to take of magnesium glycinate for my restless legs? I have had to come off Pregablin because of side - effects so I am...

please could anyone advise how much to take of magnesium glycinate for my restl...

linc2u

•1 year ago

8 Replies

Starting pregabalin

I have received a letter from Leicester hospital following my consultation with a neurology Registrar. I am on 1100mg of Gabapentin suggested dose of...

I have received a letter from Leicester hospital following my consultation with ...

Elsie77

•1 year ago

13 Replies

Clonazepam with Gabapentin

I've been following this forum for years. Thank you for your guidance. Years ago, a doctor prescribed pramipexole. It worked until it didn't. Weaned off...

I've been following this forum for years. Thank you for your guidance. Years ag...

bbullions

•1 year ago

4 Replies

Janice

I have been on pramiprexol for 10 years and have tried to stop taking this medication but have failed 3 times it was so painful and very frightening ,due to...

I have been on pramiprexol for 10 years and have tried to stop taking this medic...

Lookend

•1 year ago

19 Replies

which Magnesium?

I have read here of several different types of Magnesium to take for RLS. In my case it is Periodic Limb Movement as well. I take Magnesium Citrate 2x 100 mg....

I have read here of several different types of Magnesium to take for RLS. In my ...

Ruffabug

•1 year ago

12 Replies

Methadone and cognition

I just had a cognition test and came out "low normal". I have felt the last couple years that my memory is not what it used to be so this is confirmation....

I just had a cognition test and came out "low normal". I have felt the last cou...

ratfancy

•1 year ago

11 Replies

Low UIBC result from bloodwork?

Hi, All. I had bloodwork done recently and I'm wondering if anyone knows if the low UIBC might be affecting my RLS/PLMD. Ferritin was 169 (down from very high...

Hi, All. I had bloodwork done recently and I'm wondering if anyone knows if the ...

TeddiJ

•1 year ago

8 Replies

Pregablin

Has anyone had bladder problems with Pregablin. Also noticed that I am putting on weight and losing more hair. I am now on Pregabalin 175 mg and not happy....

Has anyone had bladder problems with Pregablin. Also noticed that I am putting o...

Moonwalker1967

•1 year ago

3 Replies

Muscular Spasms. Is this really RLS?

I was put on Ropinirole for RLS about 20 years ago. For at least the past 10 years or so it hasn't really worked very well. Currently I experience...

I was put on Ropinirole for RLS about 20 years ago. For at least the past 10 yea...

Baldrick123

•1 year ago

8 Replies

Maintaining iron levels after infusion

Hi folks, I had an iron IV infusion six months ago in the hopes that it would help my RLS. It didn't seem to (or at least, seemed to only briefly). My...

Hi folks, I had an iron IV infusion six months ago in the hopes that it would h...

howbeit-abroad

•1 year ago

7 Replies

Posts - Restless Legs Syndrome | HealthUnlocked

Restless Legs Syndrome

All posts for June 2023

morphine alternative- any thoughts?

Neupro Patch

CITALOPRAM

The Next Step

Restless Legs Syndrome

Cold turkey

stopping Ropinerole

PS: Daytime RLS …..

Daytime RLS

withdrawal from Ropinerole

Medical costs in the UK

Restless legs etc

Propranolol

Wasting GP’s Time, so it seems

ADVICE PLEASE asap

Waste of my time again

Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

Can't reach Prof Walker

blood test back - any thoughts?

After effects of molar extraction.

Magnesium glycinate

Starting pregabalin

Clonazepam with Gabapentin

Janice

which Magnesium?

Methadone and cognition

Low UIBC result from bloodwork?

Pregablin

Muscular Spasms. Is this really RLS?

Maintaining iron levels after infusion

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