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Restless Legs Syndrome

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Gabapentin and pain meds which one to go for?

I'm taking gabapentin 900 all day for periodic limb movement disorder however I have a very painful arthritic shoulder and torn rotator cuff. The Dr has tried...

I'm taking gabapentin 900 all day for periodic limb movement disorder however I ...

Speedbuggy

•2 months ago

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Lexapro and RLS

Has anyone with RLS started taking Lexapro for anxiety? If yes, did it have any affects on your RLS? My RLS is pretty well controlled at this time with...

Has anyone with RLS started taking Lexapro for anxiety? If yes, did it have any...

Crazilegs

•2 months ago

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Help desperately needed !

I’ve had RLS for years and I’ve tried a myriad of treatments. I have not a full nights sleep in years. Twice a night had been the norm until lately but now for...

I’ve had RLS for years and I’ve tried a myriad of treatments. I have not a full ...

Muftah36

•2 months ago

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Has anyone ever defeated RLS?

That's all really. Has anyone either found a medication or had an iron infusion and been "cured" completely? If not, what helps control it, how long you've...

That's all really. Has anyone either found a medication or had an iron infusio...

Princegwyn

•2 months ago

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Augmentation on multiple DAs?

Just curious - if one augments on a DA like pramipexole, what happens if you switch to a different DA? Is augmentation likely to occur fairly quickly? Will...

Just curious - if one augments on a DA like pramipexole, what happens if you swi...

707twitcher

•2 months ago

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Reminder - comments due Tuesday

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has asked for public comments on their draft guideline on the Treatment of Restless Legs Syndrome and Periodic Limb...

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has asked for public comments on their dr...

SueJohnson

•2 months ago

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Diagnosis

hi what a wonderful page with so much information. I was wondering how I go about finding out if this is what I mite have for years I have had restless legs...

hi what a wonderful page with so much information. I was wondering how I go abou...

Bigrob1

•2 months ago

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Dopamine Agonist Withdrawal Syndrome (DAWS)

https://dc.etsu.edu/asrf/2024/schedule/123/ A case report of DAWS presenting as confusion, emotional liability and headache. Most of us who have been through...

https://dc.etsu.edu/asrf/2024/schedule/123/ A case report of DAWS presenting as ...

Joolsg

•2 months ago

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Buprenorphine and Nausea

Basically I successfully use buprenorphine (0.4mg/da) to block RLS but the resultant nausea is a serious well known side affect. I have been well guided by...

Basically I successfully use buprenorphine (0.4mg/da) to block RLS but the resul...

davchar23

•2 months ago

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TENS advice

Can those who have had success with TENS share where they put the pads? I know we are all different but I would benefit from some experience. I tried them on...

Can those who have had success with TENS share where they put the pads? I know ...

wantokporo

•2 months ago

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RLS since I was a teen

Hi all I've had leg pain since I was a teenager and was diagnosed with rls in my 20s I struggle so bad after exercise and walking but have to try and deal with...

Hi all I've had leg pain since I was a teenager and was diagnosed with rls in my...

Ozzette76

•2 months ago

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Trazodone

would like to know if trazodone has helped people sleep or if it’s made RLS symptoms worse?

would like to know if trazodone has helped people sleep or if it’s made RLS symp...

BluGenie

•2 months ago

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Sifrol Tabs

Hi all, I am wondering what medication I can take instead of sifrol ? I also take 250mcgs tab per night, plus 1/2 if needed. and I take 25mgs pregabalin 2...

Hi all, I am wondering what medication I can take instead of sifrol ? I also tak...

Happychappy1945

•2 months ago

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Driving with RLS

Are you officially allowed to take charge of a vehicle if suffering with RLS? If not surely RLS would be considered as an disability.

Are you officially allowed to take charge of a vehicle if suffering with RLS? I...

TeddyRupert

•2 months ago

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Snoring on Gabapentin

Hi...I wondered if anyone can help. My RLS have been helped by gabapentin. I take 5 x 300mg and its stopped the evening RLS and about 70% od the night timw...

Hi...I wondered if anyone can help. My RLS have been helped by gabapentin. I tak...

Woolfy1

•2 months ago

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Buprenorphine and TMS

I have been taking Buprenorphine. 5mg for about 3 months with good control about 30 minutes after taking it. I usually take it at 10. I’ll start getting some...

I have been taking Buprenorphine. 5mg for about 3 months with good control about...

teakabeagle

•2 months ago

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Jury duty

Wondering if restless legs can get you out of doing jury duty. I find I can't sit for long. I get up and walk around which seems to help.

Wondering if restless legs can get you out of doing jury duty. I find I can't si...

Soosle

•2 months ago

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Gabapentin to pregabalin and back to gabapentin

- looking for step by step instructions Could someone elaborate?

rls-ottawa

•2 months ago

1 Reply

400mg caplets

Could someone explain Mayo clinic approach toward 400 mg caplets? Thank you,

rls-ottawa

•2 months ago

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Pregabalin and High Blood pressure

Has anyone experienced increased blood pressure with pregabalin? I know that hypotension is a potential side effect but hypertension not mentioned. I have...

Has anyone experienced increased blood pressure with pregabalin? I know that hy...

glorious-granny

•2 months ago

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Getting worse

I have been on gabapentin for several years and this was just beginning to be less effective when I had a hip replacement. My rls got very bad and my gp added...

I have been on gabapentin for several years and this was just beginning to be le...

dulciemary

•2 months ago

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BBC Morning Live - 8 April 2024

On Monday 8 April, sometime after 9.30 am, Evelyn, one of our RLS-UK members has a telephone call scheduled with BBC Morning Live, to speak about RLS, hoping...

On Monday 8 April, sometime after 9.30 am, Evelyn, one of our RLS-UK members ha...

Kaarina

Administrator•2 months ago

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Restless legs - augmentation - dosis af medicine and iron ?

Now I'm back for advice. It is simply lucky to be able to find help here when you live in a small country where treating restless legs syndrome is not a top...

Now I'm back for advice. It is simply lucky to be able to find help here when yo...

Gibbel

•2 months ago

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Iron infusion

I had my first iron infusion yesterday. I will be going back next week for another one. I would appreciate any advice, thoughts or comments. I did mention to...

I had my first iron infusion yesterday. I will be going back next week for anoth...

tagaxel

•2 months ago

1 Reply

Tapering Dowm

Hi Everyone Hope you are all doing well. I am attempting to taper down from Pregabalin. I have successfully come down from 150 to 120mg but I cannot seem...

Hi Everyone Hope you are all doing well. I am attempting to taper down from ...

careerSquirrel

•2 months ago

35 Replies

Solved

After putting up with extreme restless legs symptoms for 30 years, I went on a low fructose diet 7 years ago and symptoms stopped immediately. These days I...

After putting up with extreme restless legs symptoms for 30 years, I went on a l...

jefit

•2 months ago

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How fast is brain iron deficiency restored after IV iron?

Hello everyone.In January I got transcranial sonography done and they found brain iron deficiency. I had ferritin at 150, TS at 30% so they gave me 500mg...

Hello everyone.In January I got transcranial sonography done and they found brai...

vikkkk

•2 months ago

8 Replies

Help please to reduce dose of Neupro

I have terminal cancer and in January was given an average of six months to live. It is now three months on and I have very few symptoms so I expect to live...

I have terminal cancer and in January was given an average of six months to liv...

Ruffabug

•2 months ago

13 Replies

Travelling with opioids

Hello everyone, Last May I flew to Chicago with gabapentin & low dose oxycodone in my hand luggage with prescription attached with no problems. In 2 weeks I...

Hello everyone, Last May I flew to Chicago with gabapentin & low dose oxycodone...

Simkin

•2 months ago

7 Replies

Effects of gabapentin

I take gabapentin 100mg at 4pm and 200mg at 10pm. My symptom is numbness. With that amount, the numbness will be a little less, but it will be enough to feel...

I take gabapentin 100mg at 4pm and 200mg at 10pm. My symptom is numbness. With t...

Mariuni

•2 months ago

4 Replies

Posts - Restless Legs Syndrome | HealthUnlocked

Restless Legs Syndrome

All posts for April 2024

Gabapentin and pain meds which one to go for?

Lexapro and RLS

Help desperately needed !

Has anyone ever defeated RLS?

Augmentation on multiple DAs?

Reminder - comments due Tuesday

Diagnosis

Dopamine Agonist Withdrawal Syndrome (DAWS)

Buprenorphine and Nausea

TENS advice

RLS since I was a teen

Trazodone

Sifrol Tabs

Driving with RLS

Snoring on Gabapentin

Buprenorphine and TMS

Jury duty

Gabapentin to pregabalin and back to gabapentin

400mg caplets

Pregabalin and High Blood pressure

Getting worse

BBC Morning Live - 8 April 2024

Restless legs - augmentation - dosis af medicine and iron ?

Iron infusion

Tapering Dowm

Solved

How fast is brain iron deficiency restored after IV iron?

Help please to reduce dose of Neupro

Travelling with opioids

Effects of gabapentin

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