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Restless Legs Syndrome

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Relief.

Try a hot bath soak with epsom salts. Works for my son.

bcountryman

•26 days ago

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Gabapentin Update

I am up to 1600mg gabapentin now taking 400mg at 5pm, 600mg at 700pm and 600mg at 9pm, I go to bed between 10:30 and 11;00, I sleep for 1-1 1/2 hours and then...

I am up to 1600mg gabapentin now taking 400mg at 5pm, 600mg at 700pm and 600mg a...

riverislow

•27 days ago

15 Replies

Looking for some guidance please

Hello I have been following the group for a number of months and have learned a lot about my condition, so thankyou to everyone here. I am now reaching out...

Hello I have been following the group for a number of months and have learned a...

Bikerguy1

•27 days ago

9 Replies

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insomnia

I have been off pramipexole for 2 weeks now but insomnia is terrible. I was prescribed lorazepam to help me sleep. It made my restless leg worse. So many meds...

I have been off pramipexole for 2 weeks now but insomnia is terrible. I was pres...

Saladl

•27 days ago

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Which iron supplement to take?

My ferritin level is at 65 but understand getting above 100 could be beneficial. Is ferrous sulphate the way to go and if so how much would I need to take?......

My ferritin level is at 65 but understand getting above 100 could be beneficial....

Alifromthegalley

•27 days ago

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Restless legs and iron anaemia

Pronounced iron anaemia, but no possibility of iron infusion in Denmark. So I'm now taking iron tablets, but I'm not sure how much iron I should take? My...

Pronounced iron anaemia, but no possibility of iron infusion in Denmark. So I'm ...

Gibbel

•28 days ago

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Gabapentin augmentation?

I have recently been having increased symptoms in arms, legs and torso earlier in the day. I am taking 1500mg gabapentin. I didn’t consider it may be...

I have recently been having increased symptoms in arms, legs and torso earlier ...

Aujamw

•28 days ago

26 Replies

Compression socks?

Recently diagnosed with RLS. So far no medications have worked for me. Has anyone tried compression socks? Thanks

Recently diagnosed with RLS. So far no medications have worked for me. Has anyon...

NanaJay123

•28 days ago

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Stabilising buprenorphine dose

After months escaping from DA augmentation and with the help & support of many in this community I reached a period in late 2023 when I started on...

After months escaping from DA augmentation and with the help & support of many ...

davchar23

•28 days ago

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Buprenorphine...help with prescription please!!

Since my neurologist retired and I found a new one, my pharmacy is not accepting his order for the buprenorphine because he's saying it's for RLS and the...

Since my neurologist retired and I found a new one, my pharmacy is not accepting...

LanaCSR

•29 days ago

41 Replies

Question

Sorry for being so dumb , but could you please tell me what augmentation means in relation to meds ?

Sorry for being so dumb , but could you please tell me what augmentation means i...

Happychappy1945

•29 days ago

14 Replies

Pregabalin

So, been taking Pregabalin for a few months now. Mostly successful at 250mg per day. Occasionally restless evenings but reluctant to increase dose just yet. My...

So, been taking Pregabalin for a few months now. Mostly successful at 250mg per ...

Firenze1

•29 days ago

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cabergoline [ cabaser ]

I HAVE BEEN TAKING CABERGOLINE FOR APPROXIMATELY 10 YEARS FOR RESTLESS LEGS ,I TAKE 3 mg every night , for me its very GOOD....

I HAVE BEEN TAKING CABERGOLINE FOR APPROXIMATELY 10 YEARS FOR RESTLESS LEGS ,I...

kevincronin5

•29 days ago

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Pregabalin increase?

First, I apologize for asking a question that I am sure has been asked many times. I am trying pregabalin again after a drug vacation hoping against hope...

First, I apologize for asking a question that I am sure has been asked many time...

wantokporo

•29 days ago

15 Replies

I’m Coco & today Joolsg suggested I post re upcoming NHS Iron Infusion

Hello RLS people I’ve been here for a while reading & learning, getting the impression this is a very well informed serious & supportive community. You’ve...

Hello RLS people I’ve been here for a while reading & learning, getting the i...

Barnclown

•30 days ago

43 Replies

Suboxone works!

As I stated in my first post, in May, 2023, I have had severe RLS for many years. I suffered augmentation after taking 4 mg Mirapex daily. In September, 2023,...

As I stated in my first post, in May, 2023, I have had severe RLS for many years...

Happygrandmother

•1 month ago

29 Replies

consultant needed

I have been seeing Professor Matthew Walker for RLS. I am taking 600mg of gabapentin at 3pm and a further 600mg at 7pm. I also frequently take a further 300mg...

I have been seeing Professor Matthew Walker for RLS. I am taking 600mg of gabap...

purple-flowers

•1 month ago

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Pregabalin, Buprenorphine question

Hi all, As many of you know I am on a 20 mg patch of Buprenorphine. I also taking 150 mg of Pregabalin nightly. Is there any reason to continue with the...

Hi all, As many of you know I am on a 20 mg patch of Buprenorphine. I also taki...

RiversW

•1 month ago

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Dealing with painful dopamine agonist withdrawal: advice needed

Those of you that have read my posts know that I'm experiencing an extremely difficult dopamine agonist withdrawal syndrom (DAWS). Now I'm at 60% of my...

Those of you that have read my posts know that I'm experiencing an extremely dif...

Mikatrap

•1 month ago

14 Replies

Lactoferrin

Anyone know about taking lactoferrin for better iron absorption? I didn't see mention of this when people writing about taking iron and I have been reading...

Anyone know about taking lactoferrin for better iron absorption? I didn't see m...

glorious-granny

•1 month ago

9 Replies

Having difficulty getting a prescription for opioids for RLS

I have quite severe RLS - the relentless symptoms are kept under control to some degree by 0.75mg of ropinirole and I am certainly not willing to up the...

I have quite severe RLS - the relentless symptoms are kept under control to some...

Faith_Hope_1

•1 month ago

36 Replies

help: suboxone

Hello, there’s good news and bad news. The good news is that I haven’t had RLS for months. The bad news is since taking Suboxone I’ve developed the most...

Hello, there’s good news and bad news. The good news is that I haven’t had RL...

Marlayna67

•1 month ago

18 Replies

Nausea & Buprenorphine

As some of you will have seen from my earlier posts I had succeeded in blocking RLS (after DA augmentation 7 months ago) by use of buprenorphine patches and...

As some of you will have seen from my earlier posts I had succeeded in blocking ...

davchar23

•1 month ago

71 Replies

gabapentin with buprenorphine

I’ve been off Pramipexole and on buprenorphine for 3 1/2 months. I’d like to try gabapentin again to see if I can wean off the buprenorphine (RLS has been...

I’ve been off Pramipexole and on buprenorphine for 3 1/2 months. I’d like to tr...

707twitcher

•1 month ago

3 Replies

Pregabalin

I'm taking 2400mg Gabapentin in 4 doses from 4.30 pm. I have no rls at all during the day but I'm waking up at around 4.30am with slight symptoms. After a...

I'm taking 2400mg Gabapentin in 4 doses from 4.30 pm. I have no rls at all durin...

Coeso

•1 month ago

8 Replies

Chakra mat

HiI've recently joined this forum and am interested that the Chakra mat (also known as the 'bed of nails') is not referred to (perhaps I have missed it?)....

HiI've recently joined this forum and am interested that the Chakra mat (also kn...

Annie1963

•1 month ago

35 Replies

Gabapentin use

Hi all, How do you take gabapentin if you dose is higher then 2100? Thank you.

Hi all, How do you take gabapentin if you dose is higher then 2100? Thank you....

rls-ottawa

•1 month ago

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has anyone used ropinirole and had it stop working? I have to take several 1mg a day and a 4mg morning and night

I have had to keep upping the dose over the last two years, now I can't sleep for more than an hour.

I have had to keep upping the dose over the last two years, now I can't sleep fo...

nishimi

•1 month ago

31 Replies

Nerve pain

can I take pregabilin 25mg with phenytoin for nerve pain?

Nervousme

•1 month ago

4 Replies

Information please on RSL

Hi I would like to know if anyone has tried metaformin for rls

Happychappy1945

•1 month ago

11 Replies

Posts - Restless Legs Syndrome | HealthUnlocked

Restless Legs Syndrome

All posts for March 2024

Relief.

Gabapentin Update

Looking for some guidance please

insomnia

Which iron supplement to take?

Restless legs and iron anaemia

Gabapentin augmentation?

Compression socks?

Stabilising buprenorphine dose

Buprenorphine...help with prescription please!!

Question

Pregabalin

cabergoline [ cabaser ]

Pregabalin increase?

I’m Coco & today Joolsg suggested I post re upcoming NHS Iron Infusion

Suboxone works!

consultant needed

Pregabalin, Buprenorphine question

Dealing with painful dopamine agonist withdrawal: advice needed

Lactoferrin

Having difficulty getting a prescription for opioids for RLS

help: suboxone

Nausea & Buprenorphine

gabapentin with buprenorphine

Pregabalin

Chakra mat

Gabapentin use

has anyone used ropinirole and had it stop working? I have to take several 1mg a day and a 4mg morning and night

Nerve pain

Information please on RSL

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