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ozempic and RLS

Can anyone tell me if Ozempic or Mounjaro has made anyone’s RLs worse. Thank you

Can anyone tell me if Ozempic or Mounjaro has made anyone’s RLs worse. Thank yo...

BluGenie

•3 months ago

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Neurology appointment tips please!

I’ve just got my local NHS neurology appointment through. (Much less wait than I was quoted) Any tips about what to take with me in terms of evidence etc?...

I’ve just got my local NHS neurology appointment through. (Much less wait than I...

Islay9

•3 months ago

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methadone and tolerance

hi Joolsg, Sue, Chris and others This forum is literally a life-saver for many including me and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for all you do to help...

hi Joolsg, Sue, Chris and others This forum is literally a life-saver for many ...

Mongolia2020

•3 months ago

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DA Questions

I was prescribed and have these drugs "But Haven't Used Them " But I am curious, so: Question is, are they a "low dosage" and considered safe...

I was prescribed and have these drugs "But Haven't Used Them " But I am curious...

C82021

•3 months ago

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Heart Rhythm Problems

Morning all. I am currently very stable on my meds for rls and rarely have any problems, for which I am thankful. I take 50mg Tramadol in the morning and again...

Morning all. I am currently very stable on my meds for rls and rarely have any p...

GaryHB

•3 months ago

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Medication

Hello, I asked my GP if he could prescribe 0.2mg of Buprenorphine to help me with RLS , they refused as its not recognised as treatment for RLS but offered to...

Hello, I asked my GP if he could prescribe 0.2mg of Buprenorphine to help me wi...

Keith1231

•3 months ago

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"Opioid painkillers put millions at risk"

Is this study likely to be a threat to the prescription of low dose opioids in the UK?...

Is this study likely to be a threat to the prescription of low dose opioids in t...

ChrisColumbus

•3 months ago

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Finasteride and RLS

One of the meds I take is Finasteride (5mg.). If I read this right: the study, on Finasteride, interferes with the actions or the purpose of taking Pramipexole...

One of the meds I take is Finasteride (5mg.). If I read this right: the study, o...

Bloodhound669

•3 months ago

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15 Years of pramipexole

58 year old male. I have an appointment with my primary care physician to discuss alternatives to pramipexole. I've taken it nightly for 15 years, probably...

58 year old male. I have an appointment with my primary care physician to discu...

madhttr

•3 months ago

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total knee replacement triggering RLS

I had a left knee replacement surgery April 10th this year. My right knee is also “bone on bone” from osteoarthritis and I’m dreading getting a second one as...

I had a left knee replacement surgery April 10th this year. My right knee is als...

Friend7

•3 months ago

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Relief at Last!

Hi all. An update from my last post. I weaned myself off Sifrol after taking since 2016. I commenced taking 100mg of high absorption Magnesium (2 of a...

Hi all. An update from my last post. I weaned myself off Sifrol after taking s...

KPPA

•3 months ago

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Gabapentin Effect

Roughly how long after starting gabapentin can you expect to see improvements if it is going to work for you?Obviously I know this will be different for...

Roughly how long after starting gabapentin can you expect to see improvements if...

Jauny

•3 months ago

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Ropinrole

Just been given Ropinrole today to start for Restless leg syndrome, I have cardiac history and mental health, which I've seen on the sheet with the...

Just been given Ropinrole today to start for Restless leg syndrome, I have cardi...

MarkieMoo

•3 months ago

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Pramipexole for depression

I saw an interesting poster on the bus today: Oxford University psychology dept advertising for adults with treatment resistant depression to trial adding...

I saw an interesting poster on the bus today: Oxford University psychology dept ...

ChrisColumbus

•3 months ago

8 Replies

How much Iron Ferrous Sulfate?

My transferrin saturations is just at 20%. It was recommended I take Iron Ferrous Sulfate but confused at how much and how often. Would appreciate advice on...

My transferrin saturations is just at 20%. It was recommended I take Iron Ferro...

CathyJoH

•3 months ago

1 Reply

Thiamine [Vit. B1] plus Pregabalin update

Hi to all. When researching "natural remedies" for RLS, one could end up taking a multitude of supplements etc and most likely with little/no effect. [I do...

Hi to all. When researching "natural remedies" for RLS, one could end up taking ...

bluffpt

•3 months ago

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documenting changes

so I had been struggling with a flare up in my rls since starting HRT 2 months ago and although the estrogen may be the cause I want to document what’s going...

so I had been struggling with a flare up in my rls since starting HRT 2 months a...

Sinead12

•3 months ago

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Pramipexole

I have been on pramipexole 0.18 mg for about 8 years same dose, never changed. Obviously I've read about all the horrors of augmentation on here but I haven't...

I have been on pramipexole 0.18 mg for about 8 years same dose, never changed. O...

Enable

•3 months ago

38 Replies

Advice please

Hi, I’m new to this Restless Legs Syndrome forum. I have been really struggling with restless legs really bad. I have always had an unpleasant...

Hi, I’m new to this Restless Legs Syndrome forum. I have been really strugglin...

NikNak98

•3 months ago

8 Replies

Bisacodyl

Taken a med to treat constipation hour ago (sorry for tmi ) and legs going nuts .The active ingredient is Bisacodyl does anyone know of its a trigger ? Thanks...

Taken a med to treat constipation hour ago (sorry for tmi ) and legs going nuts...

Pippins2

•3 months ago

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Severe RLS in Las Vegas, NV

Hello....my GP doctors have been treating my RLS with ropinirole (augmentation), pramipexole (various addictions) and most recently gabapentin (ineffective)...

Hello....my GP doctors have been treating my RLS with ropinirole (augmentation),...

2024LilRap

•3 months ago

19 Replies

dopamine reuptake inhibitor

I am currently still taking mirapex (pramipexole) but am planning on weaning off soon from the overwhelming advice on this forum. Here is my question,...

I am currently still taking mirapex (pramipexole) but am planning on weaning off...

bluechipx

•3 months ago

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What meds are they using these days?

I was on Ropinerole for several years but I started augmenting pretty quickly. Eventually, I decided to wean myself off, (which was horrible!) and I got no...

I was on Ropinerole for several years but I started augmenting pretty quickly. E...

RLSgirl

•3 months ago

1 Reply

Buprenorphine insomnia

hi all, Nearly 4 am and I’m in for another sleepless night on buprenorphine. Help! I’m really struggling. I’ve settled on somewhat of a pattern. I take 5 mg...

hi all, Nearly 4 am and I’m in for another sleepless night on buprenorphine. He...

Marlayna67

•3 months ago

29 Replies

DAW and Gabapentin

Haven’t posted in awhile. I’ve tapered from 10 mg. Ropinorole down to 4 mg in 4 months. Had a telehealth appointment with a neurologist at Vanderbilt. He...

Haven’t posted in awhile. I’ve tapered from 10 mg. Ropinorole down to 4 mg in ...

ParisianTN55

•3 months ago

6 Replies

Going to see the doctor about Buprenorphine

A few weeks ago I contacted my pharmacy and asked if they did Buprenorphine and they said they did it tablet form, great news I thought. I made an appointment...

A few weeks ago I contacted my pharmacy and asked if they did Buprenorphine and ...

Jezee

•3 months ago

16 Replies

Would oral iron be useful given my Iron levels (in description)?

I have RLS and got some bloodwork done. The following came up: IRON , SERUM 91.0 µg/dL TOTAL IRON BINDING CAPACITY ( TIBC), SERUM 353 µg/dL FERRITIN , SERUM...

I have RLS and got some bloodwork done. The following came up: IRON , SERUM 91...

MrCrow

•3 months ago

20 Replies

I came across these articles about the Celiac/RLS connection

I do have both and thought these articles may be helpful for someone else. I hope these links work. As of this writing I can't seem to make them turn blue....

I do have both and thought these articles may be helpful for someone else. I ho...

BoldMove

•3 months ago

22 Replies

beware. Naproxen!

I am now taking 10mg Oxycodone having come off of 1800 mg per day of gabapentin which didn’t help my severe RLS. I have two questions. Severe itching is a...

I am now taking 10mg Oxycodone having come off of 1800 mg per day of gabapentin ...

purple-flowers

•3 months ago

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Home test

I finally received my home test for iron. The results indicate that I am low in Iron. How low is unknown. My next step is to wait until November and ask for a...

I finally received my home test for iron. The results indicate that I am low in ...

Bloodhound669

•3 months ago

1 Reply

Posts - Restless Legs Syndrome | HealthUnlocked

Restless Legs Syndrome

All posts for August 2024

ozempic and RLS

Neurology appointment tips please!

methadone and tolerance

DA Questions

Heart Rhythm Problems

Medication

"Opioid painkillers put millions at risk"

Finasteride and RLS

15 Years of pramipexole

total knee replacement triggering RLS

Relief at Last!

Gabapentin Effect

Ropinrole

Pramipexole for depression

How much Iron Ferrous Sulfate?

Thiamine [Vit. B1] plus Pregabalin update

documenting changes

Pramipexole

Advice please

Bisacodyl

Severe RLS in Las Vegas, NV

dopamine reuptake inhibitor

What meds are they using these days?

Buprenorphine insomnia

DAW and Gabapentin

Going to see the doctor about Buprenorphine

Would oral iron be useful given my Iron levels (in description)?

I came across these articles about the Celiac/RLS connection

beware. Naproxen!

Home test

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