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Restless Legs Syndrome

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Drug shortages are not just a UK problem but...

A recent European Association of Hospital Pharmacists survey reported that 95% of hospital pharmacists across Europe were experiencing shortages. Global issues...

A recent European Association of Hospital Pharmacists survey reported that 95% o...

ChrisColumbus

•5 months ago

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RLS on steroids down one side of my body

Hi everyone, I have had RLS since I was a teenager and am now in my 50s. I have long periods of time where I don't have any symptoms (thank God!) However,...

Hi everyone, I have had RLS since I was a teenager and am now in my 50s. I have...

Murdochsmama

•5 months ago

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hip pelvis pain

I’ve had RLS for 32yrs now and I can manage it without drugs. But now at 62 my hips and pelvis hurt at night and when I begin to walk. My X-ray showed nothing...

I’ve had RLS for 32yrs now and I can manage it without drugs. But now at 62 my h...

sylsherbs

•5 months ago

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weight gain

Can anyone suggest how to manage weight gain on pregabalin ? I do not eat any more than I normally do , I feel so bloated and uncomfortable! On 225 mg pregab...

Can anyone suggest how to manage weight gain on pregabalin ? I do not eat any m...

Rubynessie

•5 months ago

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RESTLESS LEGS SYN

hello everyone I first experienced RLS 40 years ago most GPs had no idea and prescribed sedatives which were totally wrong for this condition I have managed...

hello everyone I first experienced RLS 40 years ago most GPs had no idea and pr...

2024legs

•5 months ago

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Cauliflower pepperp

I suffer from alziemers and RLS and iam struggling to cope and sleep and my gp doesn't seem to give me much options other than suffer

I suffer from alziemers and RLS and iam struggling to cope and sleep and my gp d...

Cauliflowerpepper

•5 months ago

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Back Again

After listening to my doctor I stupidly went back onto Pramipexole. Big mistake. After a slow taper I am now on my third day without Pramipexole. As you can...

After listening to my doctor I stupidly went back onto Pramipexole. Big mistake....

Lineker

•5 months ago

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Low dose Naltrexone or Suboxone. I'm seeing my doctor this week. Which one is best

After many years of RLS and coping quite well. First the dreaded mirapexin and then tramadol nothing is working at the moment. I was on 0.09 mg mirapexin. Now...

After many years of RLS and coping quite well. First the dreaded mirapexin and t...

Coeso

•5 months ago

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Interesting study

https://nutraceuticalbusinessreview.com/study-reveals-the-effects-of-pycnogenol-on-restless-legs-syndrome-203094 Just thought I would share Pycnohenol - I...

https://nutraceuticalbusinessreview.com/study-reveals-the-effects-of-pycnogenol-...

Shumbah

•5 months ago

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Sorbolene Lotion experience and my RLS

I was prescribed Sorbolene Lotion for my lower legs for dry skin - had very bad dry skin that was basically permanent. Anyway, I found that my restless legs...

I was prescribed Sorbolene Lotion for my lower legs for dry skin - had very bad ...

bernardnz

•5 months ago

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Restless leg syndrone

I am new on this forum and am suffering like hell with augmentation. I've had RLS slightly since I was 27 now 74. GP diagnosed cramp in those early days and...

I am new on this forum and am suffering like hell with augmentation. I've had R...

Marmot2

•5 months ago

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Akathisia similar to RLS

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK519543/#:~:text=Akathisia%20may%20appear%20soon%20after,and%20sedatives%20used%20in%20anesthesia. A number of people have...

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK519543/#:~:text=Akathisia%20may%20appear%2...

Joolsg

•5 months ago

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Stellate Ganglion Block helped 3 RLS patients

https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnins.2024.1333188/abstract A recent research article showed that Stellate Ganglion Block ( injection of local...

https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnins.2024.1333188/abstract A rece...

Joolsg

•5 months ago

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AT LAST

i have finally got a kind of an answer. i went to docs and asked for an X ray on my spine she sent me instead for a CT scan. there are several things going...

i have finally got a kind of an answer. i went to docs and asked for an X ray ...

Fingerandus

•5 months ago

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Introduction

Hello all! I was diagnosed with RLS about 13 years ago. Started on Pramipexole at that time and after a year switched to Ropinerole, which didn't do as much....

Hello all! I was diagnosed with RLS about 13 years ago. Started on Pramipexole...

grizzly99

•5 months ago

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medication

I have had RLS for years. I have been taking ropinorole for years and it helps me a lot. I emigrated to Mauritius and the medicine is not available here. they...

I have had RLS for years. I have been taking ropinorole for years and it helps m...

Mauritius-1960

•5 months ago

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Im in serious trouble

I was given xanax by doctor 0.5 every 4 hours after a traumatic event i started 12/16/23 and stopped yesterday 1/10/23 she gave me Klonipan twice to three...

I was given xanax by doctor 0.5 every 4 hours after a traumatic event i starte...

Hope61

•5 months ago

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Rotigitine Patches

Happy New year everyone. I have had Restless Legs now for many years and in the beginning was given several drugs. Many years ago I went to see Dr Fackrell...

Happy New year everyone. I have had Restless Legs now for many years and in the...

Gonzo123

•5 months ago

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RLS friendly antihypertensive medication

Hi, I would appreciate if our members can suggest any antihypertensive medication which is RLS friendly. Lately for no reason my blood pressure goes up...

Hi, I would appreciate if our members can suggest any antihypertensive medicatio...

halperinchen

•5 months ago

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Gabapentin

Hi all, I am starting Gabapentin for my RLS. My question is for those who take Gabapentin. What dosage have you found that works and what is the severity of...

Hi all, I am starting Gabapentin for my RLS. My question is for those who take G...

Tbone87

•5 months ago

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hopful2

I saw Dr Scott Cooper this morning and I am hopeful that he will help me. He was familiar with augmentation and was very thorough is his examination. He has...

I saw Dr Scott Cooper this morning and I am hopeful that he will help me. He was...

6236

•5 months ago

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when to take oxycodone

hi folks I finally managed to see neurologist here in Scotland and he has prescribed Oxycodone/Naloxone 5mg/2.5mg, he has also given me Ferrous Fumarate 2 x...

hi folks I finally managed to see neurologist here in Scotland and he has pres...

Sanmass

•5 months ago

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very hopeful

seen Dr Cooper and very hopeful! Will tell more later. Have to go to work

6236

•5 months ago

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Opinion on RLS diagnosis

I am a 35 YO female, and I’ve been suffering from migraine for the past 3 years. The intensity and frequency of migraine has increased throughout the years...

I am a 35 YO female, and I’ve been suffering from migraine for the past 3 years....

Ariel88

•5 months ago

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Anybody stopped SSRI and had reduced RLS?

Hi again folks, has anybody stopped one of the known triggering SSRI's and had a good result in reduction of RLS? I did stop around 2 years ago but the RLS...

Hi again folks, has anybody stopped one of the known triggering SSRI's and had ...

JenniferBut

•5 months ago

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what questions should I ask my neurologist?

I am seeing a neurologist for the first time tomorrow morning. Are there any important questions that I should ask? I’m taking the maximum dose of Ropinirole...

I am seeing a neurologist for the first time tomorrow morning. Are there any im...

Louless9

•5 months ago

19 Replies

Pramipexole

I am now on 2 to 3 at night. I mostly 2 at 7.00pm. I find Ibuprofen at the same time. This has helped no end. If I have a bad night I take 1 Pramipexole at...

I am now on 2 to 3 at night. I mostly 2 at 7.00pm. I find Ibuprofen at the same ...

Docholiday1

•5 months ago

7 Replies

Seratame

has anyone used Seratame????

6236

•5 months ago

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Dr Berkowski Article on Dopamine Agonists Oct '23.

https://www.calameo.com/sleeplabmagazine/books/006372046fb2b80cd3776 Dr Berkowski is one of the top US experts on RLS and he firmly believes dopamine agonists...

https://www.calameo.com/sleeplabmagazine/books/006372046fb2b80cd3776 Dr Berkowsk...

Joolsg

•5 months ago

16 Replies

some help.

I ordered a cream from Amazon. At this point I am willing to try anything. The name of the is Magnilfe relaxing cream. I have used it twice and it seems to...

I ordered a cream from Amazon. At this point I am willing to try anything. The n...

6236

•5 months ago

5 Replies

Posts - Restless Legs Syndrome | HealthUnlocked

Restless Legs Syndrome

All posts for January 2024

Drug shortages are not just a UK problem but...

RLS on steroids down one side of my body

hip pelvis pain

weight gain

RESTLESS LEGS SYN

Cauliflower pepperp

Back Again

Low dose Naltrexone or Suboxone. I'm seeing my doctor this week. Which one is best

Interesting study

Sorbolene Lotion experience and my RLS

Restless leg syndrone

Akathisia similar to RLS

Stellate Ganglion Block helped 3 RLS patients

AT LAST

Introduction

medication

Im in serious trouble

Rotigitine Patches

RLS friendly antihypertensive medication

Gabapentin

hopful2

when to take oxycodone

very hopeful

Opinion on RLS diagnosis

Anybody stopped SSRI and had reduced RLS?

what questions should I ask my neurologist?

Pramipexole

Seratame

Dr Berkowski Article on Dopamine Agonists Oct '23.

some help.

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