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red light therapy

has anyone ever heard of or tried red light therapy? I’m sure that’s not the proper medical term but that’s what Dr Cooper called it. After the nerve...

has anyone ever heard of or tried red light therapy? I’m sure that’s not the pr...

6236

•3 months ago

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RLS A Severe Burning Subtype

Found this interesting study. I have severe burning. It is nice to find something that confirms my symptoms. I don’t feel as crazy…I will show this to my gp....

Found this interesting study. I have severe burning. It is nice to find somethin...

e365

•3 months ago

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Possible further drug shortages in the UK because of EU bulk buy plan

This may or may not be overly alarmist from The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2024/jan/25/eu-plan-medicine-stockpile-uk-record-shortages

This may or may not be overly alarmist from The Guardian: https://www.theguardia...

ChrisColumbus

•3 months ago

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Thanks everyone for all the comments about my sleep problems. I didn't explain it as well as I should.

I have had trouble falling asleep since I was in my 20's, I am now 70. RLS didn't start til 5 years ago. Trouble sleeping ebbs and flows for me. The last few...

I have had trouble falling asleep since I was in my 20's, I am now 70. RLS didn'...

Opie__

•3 months ago

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Suvorexant Trial

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40263-023-01055-y Another trial result. Dr Diego Garcia Borreguerro has shown that Suvorexant significantly improved...

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40263-023-01055-y Another trial resul...

Joolsg

•3 months ago

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Neuromodulation for RLS

https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fneur.2024.1278200/full?utm_source=F-NTF&utm_medium=EMLX&utm_campaign=PRD_FEOPS_20170000_ARTICLE Another very...

https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fneur.2024.1278200/full?utm_source=...

Joolsg

•3 months ago

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Taking hours to fall asleep

Gabapentin has controlled my RLS for last year or so. I only take 600 mg at bedtime for last 3/4 months now. I have recently started having difficulty falling...

Gabapentin has controlled my RLS for last year or so. I only take 600 mg at bedt...

Opie__

•4 months ago

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new to group

I developed strange heavy lower leg sensation in 10/23; always been very healthy active 54 year old female. This issue coincided with a lower back flare up...

I developed strange heavy lower leg sensation in 10/23; always been very health...

Corolla1

•4 months ago

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Side effects of Buprenorphine

Several persons on this site have already helped me but I want to ask the general following about the use of Buprenorphine for treatment of RLS. and its...

Several persons on this site have already helped me but I want to ask the genera...

davchar23

•4 months ago

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Advice on using Kratom

I have found kratom here in São Paulo. I wonder if any one can give some pointers on how to use. Tea? I am about to cut my 1 mg Neupro Patch in half and I am...

I have found kratom here in São Paulo. I wonder if any one can give some pointe...

RiversW

•4 months ago

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Severe reaction to Targinact - please help

Thanks everyone for your help with my last post re: Targinact. I think I am having severe side-effects from the drug, all of which are listed in the leaflet....

Thanks everyone for your help with my last post re: Targinact. I think I am hav...

Claire_lc

•4 months ago

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Sinus/Headache meds?

Hi Sue or Jools! What is the right over counter medication I could take that won’t bring on RLS episode? In USA? For sneezing , sinus headaches chest...

Hi Sue or Jools! What is the right over counter medication I could take that won...

HeBgBgirl

•4 months ago

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Recent exacerbation of PLMD

Hi everyone. I’ve been on Pregabalin for 10 months after coming off Pramipexole. I’m taking 350mg around 8:30pm but have given up trying to go to bed before...

Hi everyone. I’ve been on Pregabalin for 10 months after coming off Pramipexole....

Theonlypetied

•4 months ago

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Opioids

Have been following posts, have studied Mayo Clinic, been back to rlshelp.org Have read Dr Earlys research , follow several Rls groups . I have done the DAs...

Have been following posts, have studied Mayo Clinic, been back to rlshelp.org H...

RLSdaily

•4 months ago

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Gabapentin post dopamine treatment (Aripiprazole)

Hello, I took Aripiprazole during 12 years, suffered from augmentation symptom (went to 20mg daily which is a big dose). I think that taking such dose can...

Hello, I took Aripiprazole during 12 years, suffered from augmentation symptom ...

tttlandddd

•4 months ago

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Gabapentin - advice on dose schedule and drowsiness?

I’m treating RLS with Gabapentin and currently take 600mg at 7pm and 600mg at 10pm. Most nights I still experience symptoms between 11pm-1am and end up moving...

I’m treating RLS with Gabapentin and currently take 600mg at 7pm and 600mg at 10...

Discopage

•4 months ago

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Red light/ near infrared light therapy

I have been treating my foot and legs with red light/ near infrared light with the Leanne Venier Red juvenator biophotonic led light matrix #3 formula lights...

I have been treating my foot and legs with red light/ near infrared light with t...

maxkat22

•4 months ago

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Any suggestions on timing of dosage?

Dear All, Firstly, thanks for all the fantastic information I've found here. Having been on Pramipexole for 20+ years, I'd been finding that it was becoming...

Dear All, Firstly, thanks for all the fantastic information I've found here. Ha...

Patrick_W

•4 months ago

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Transitioning to Gabapentin Enacarbil

I need some advice when it comes to starting Horizant while moving away from Pramipexole. I've been on Pram for about 12 years and although it still works...

I need some advice when it comes to starting Horizant while moving away from Pra...

grizzly99

•4 months ago

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disappointed

I went back to see Dr cooper and had the nerve induction test which showed that the nerves in both legs are weak. He is sending me to have some kind of...

I went back to see Dr cooper and had the nerve induction test which showed that ...

6236

•4 months ago

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Iron Infusion - Successful ?

Hi , I had an iron infusion In September and recently had my levels checked they have improved but not sure whether they would be considered high enough now...

Hi , I had an iron infusion In September and recently had my levels checked they...

Ced60

•4 months ago

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pregababalin and RLS

after gaining 3 stone in weight and finding that this is really addictive I gave it up with the help of my go. DO NOT GO COLD TURKEY IT NEARLY KILLED ME!...

after gaining 3 stone in weight and finding that this is really addictive I gave...

Kashka23

•4 months ago

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"Restful Legs" arsenicum alba for RLS - risk of arsenic poisoning?

A bit of back story: I am currently attempting to wean of the Neupro patch 1mg under the direction of Dr. Berkowski. After a trial of buprenorphine (the lowest...

A bit of back story: I am currently attempting to wean of the Neupro patch 1mg u...

sylvanwanderer

•4 months ago

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PEMF as treatment for RLS

I have recently heard of Pulsating Electromagnetic field therapy. (PEMF)It involves a device which is used quite widely for pain relief and a number of...

I have recently heard of Pulsating Electromagnetic field therapy. (PEMF)It invol...

Possumcatcher

•4 months ago

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NAC for treatment of PLMD

Has anyone tried using NAC to treat PLMD or RLS? If so what was the outcomes?

Wanman4

•4 months ago

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RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME

Hello everyone. I'm Del and I have, what I consider to be SEVERE RLS.This stops me sleeping at night and I am continually shaking and stretching my legs to...

Hello everyone. I'm Del and I have, what I consider to be SEVERE RLS.This stops ...

Delpops

•4 months ago

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Low platelets

Hello and thanks to contributors for the all the past useful information and support. Very much appreciated. My GP has now asked me to give Pramipexole a try...

Hello and thanks to contributors for the all the past useful information and sup...

Johan10

•4 months ago

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appointment

I have another appointment with Dr Cooper in the morning to have a nerve induction test and will discuss all options including my iron levels. I have been...

I have another appointment with Dr Cooper in the morning to have a nerve inducti...

6236

•4 months ago

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Sugar free

Did any body read the recent article in the british daily mail newspaper. An american doctor believes cutting sugar in ones diet could help relieve rls. I just...

Did any body read the recent article in the british daily mail newspaper. An ame...

Griso1100

•4 months ago

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Had Gabapentin caused anyone’s RLS to flare or worsen??

I’ve only been on low dose gabapentin (300mg) for 10days. When it first kicks in I feel like my RLS will be under control but quit the opposite. After a few...

I’ve only been on low dose gabapentin (300mg) for 10days. When it first kicks i...

Tbone87

•4 months ago

17 Replies

Posts - Restless Legs Syndrome | HealthUnlocked

Restless Legs Syndrome

All posts for January 2024

red light therapy

RLS A Severe Burning Subtype

Possible further drug shortages in the UK because of EU bulk buy plan

Thanks everyone for all the comments about my sleep problems. I didn't explain it as well as I should.

Suvorexant Trial

Neuromodulation for RLS

Taking hours to fall asleep

new to group

Side effects of Buprenorphine

Advice on using Kratom

Severe reaction to Targinact - please help

Sinus/Headache meds?

Recent exacerbation of PLMD

Opioids

Gabapentin post dopamine treatment (Aripiprazole)

Gabapentin - advice on dose schedule and drowsiness?

Red light/ near infrared light therapy

Any suggestions on timing of dosage?

Transitioning to Gabapentin Enacarbil

disappointed

Iron Infusion - Successful ?

pregababalin and RLS

"Restful Legs" arsenicum alba for RLS - risk of arsenic poisoning?

PEMF as treatment for RLS

NAC for treatment of PLMD

RESTLESS LEGS SYNDROME

Low platelets

appointment

Sugar free

Had Gabapentin caused anyone’s RLS to flare or worsen??

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