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Restless Legs Syndrome

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need new neurologist

Hi, I was diagnosed with RLS about 12 yrs ago, weeks after my first knee replacement. I have read that others also didn’t have it until after hip and knee...

Hi, I was diagnosed with RLS about 12 yrs ago, weeks after my first knee replac...

Irmajs

•1 hour ago

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Buprenorphine and Medicare Part D

I’ve been on Buprenorphine SL, .5 mg for the past year with excellent results. I had some issues with coverage from the Pharmacy initially, but got that...

I’ve been on Buprenorphine SL, .5 mg for the past year with excellent results. I...

teakabeagle

•6 hours ago

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Iron Results

Hi, I've just managed to get my GP to take a full iron blood test and the results are as follows, are these ok or do I need to take iron supplements. Sorry I...

Hi, I've just managed to get my GP to take a full iron blood test and the result...

Marymill

•8 hours ago

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Prof Evangelou (Notts UK)

I have quite bad RLS (every night) for the last 12 months - had it sporadically before for maybe 15 years. I am in the UK (England) Been consuming all the...

I have quite bad RLS (every night) for the last 12 months - had it sporadicall...

MaxxRLS

•9 hours ago

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High Blood pressure Meds

I may have asked this before but is Perindopril safe to take when having RLS, if not what are the alteratives?

I may have asked this before but is Perindopril safe to take when having RLS, if...

Keith1231

•15 hours ago

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Simvastatin for bad Cholesteral

Having been on these for just a few weeks my RLS seems to be worse. My question is should it effect my Condition as I'm unable to get through a nights sleep...

Having been on these for just a few weeks my RLS seems to be worse. My questi...

VENEER

•21 hours ago

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What do I do now?

At last, I am off pramipexole, I was on 5 x 0.088 mg tabs a day. It took a long time but I have been pramipexole-free for two weeks. I am still on oxycodone...

At last, I am off pramipexole, I was on 5 x 0.088 mg tabs a day. It took a long ...

JoeR

•1 day ago

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Discussion about treatment options in India

I have been to multiple neurologists in India for RLS before and they all prescribed pramipexole as first line treatment. Hearing all the advice here I have my...

I have been to multiple neurologists in India for RLS before and they all prescr...

MrCrow

•1 day ago

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Tramadol regimen

I'm interested to know if there are people here who largely control their RLS with tramadol. Actually, in doing a search, I can see there are some, but I'm...

I'm interested to know if there are people here who largely control their RLS wi...

ID158

•1 day ago

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Ropinirole

Hi, I have had mild RLS now and again for many years but coped ok. In Jan 2023 the Dr started me on 5mg Amlodipine for HP and since then my RLS went every...

Hi, I have had mild RLS now and again for many years but coped ok. In Jan 2023 t...

Daisysparkle

•1 day ago

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beech band medical device

hi all, Carl Beech inventor of the Beech Band has just partnered with Parkinson’s UK regarding his wearable device the Beech Band as I work in health...

hi all, Carl Beech inventor of the Beech Band has just partnered with Parkinson...

Zenawarrior73

•2 days ago

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What is going on ?

It's a month since my last post and I am desperate. I am back at work and I'm ok during the day, but on a night the pain is as bad as during augmentation. I'm...

It's a month since my last post and I am desperate. I am back at work and I'm o...

Coopersmum

•2 days ago

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My comes and rls

I know mucinex will aggravate rls, but living in Florida, my allergies are terrible. Just regular allergy meds,don't do anything. I need a decongestant as I...

I know mucinex will aggravate rls, but living in Florida, my allergies are terr...

Retiredandrestless

•2 days ago

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Reducing pramiplexol

Hi, I have a friend taking 3 x 00.08mg pramiplexol, it's no longer working and she wants to come off it, as we know the GPs are completely useless when it...

Hi, I have a friend taking 3 x 00.08mg pramiplexol, it's no longer working and s...

Baz33

•2 days ago

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Dr. Buchfuhrer

In my recent post, I forgot to ask how to email Dr. M. Buchfuhrer. I have had several so with him over the past several years. However, I love in Illinois and...

In my recent post, I forgot to ask how to email Dr. M. Buchfuhrer. I have had se...

dancer2

•2 days ago

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Belbuca

I had questions about 4 months ago about pain after hip surgery. I received many helpful answers. However, the pain continues which I am told (by the...

I had questions about 4 months ago about pain after hip surgery. I received man...

dancer2

•2 days ago

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Finasteride

Has anyone on this forum taken Finasteride? I've been on it for a couple of months for my hair loss (I'm female). I've developed hives over the last few...

Has anyone on this forum taken Finasteride? I've been on it for a couple of mon...

nocturne

•2 days ago

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Moving from Gabapentin to Buprenorphine

I have severe RLS and severe PLMD I take the following meds; Losec (omeprazole) 10mg ( for GERD ) , Losartan 100mg ( for high blood pressure)...

I have severe RLS and severe PLMD I take the following meds; Losec (omepraz...

thorp

•2 days ago

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Gabapentin and ED

Hello, I have been moved onto Gabpentin. I am male 65yrs. I now find I have recently developed ED and have very low libido. I do think this is due to the...

Hello, I have been moved onto Gabpentin. I am male 65yrs. I now find I have rec...

Thebarber

•3 days ago

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Treatment of Sleep, Motor and Sensory Symptoms with the Orexin Antagonist Suvorexant in Adults with Idiopathic RLS.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38246901/

MrCrow

•3 days ago

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Hopelessly devoted

5 years on since chatting to a few professionals in controlling RSL and I'm still twisted as I was 5 years ago and yes still alive. Only difference to back...

5 years on since chatting to a few professionals in controlling RSL and I'm stil...

Legs1970

•3 days ago

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Animation of RLS on Instagram

Look at this fantastic little animation of RLS by @flisanbeard over on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DAQzKW7ImIg/?igsh=Nnl2OXZ5aDMzeHlx

Look at this fantastic little animation of RLS by @flisanbeard over on Instagra...

Joolsg

•3 days ago

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vitamin D ?

Hi .. as per previous posts my rls is extremely bad a few times a week , my ferritin levels were 41 before but have gone up to 74 today after more blood tests...

Hi .. as per previous posts my rls is extremely bad a few times a week , my ferr...

Ronniebongo

•3 days ago

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Waking up with RLS (need advice—taking pregabalin)

I’ve taken pregabalin for well over a year now and it’s done well to control my RLS. I have a prescription for up to 375mg total daily. I have a few options:...

I’ve taken pregabalin for well over a year now and it’s done well to control my ...

hayzl

•3 days ago

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Am planning to get off .625 nightly pramipexole. Have been increasing slowly over the last 7-10 years and need to stop.

First diagnosed in my 20s. First medication in my early 40s was Sinamet. Then another drug I think was ropinerole but not certain. I’ve been on Pramipexole for...

First diagnosed in my 20s. First medication in my early 40s was Sinamet. Then an...

Iloverls

•3 days ago

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I think

periodic limb movement Please could you give guidance as to how I should approach this and the best meds for the condition ? It is seriously affecting my...

periodic limb movement Please could you give guidance as to how I should approa...

linc2u

•3 days ago

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International RLS Day 23 September

The European Brain Council has issued a press release calling for better education of healthcare providers on RLS. Hopefully, UK health authorities will...

The European Brain Council has issued a press release calling for better educati...

Joolsg

•4 days ago

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Prescribing of opiods

Having spent time working with Dr Jose Thomas in Cardiff, I obtained a referral letter to my gp surgery recommending low dose opioids. I had a very good...

Having spent time working with Dr Jose Thomas in Cardiff, I obtained a referral ...

Believer1234

•4 days ago

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RLS with haemachromatosis

how come iron improves RLS as I have haemachromatosis (too much iron) and have to take four tablets of pramipexole per day for my RLS?

how come iron improves RLS as I have haemachromatosis (too much iron) and have t...

Edward567

•4 days ago

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RLS PURGATORY

It is 11:45 in the evening in the UK My RLS is the worst it has ever been It feels as I am on fire I can't get an appointment with a Consultant for many months...

It is 11:45 in the evening in the UK My RLS is the worst it has ever been It fee...

williamghenry

•4 days ago

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Posts - Restless Legs Syndrome | HealthUnlocked

Restless Legs Syndrome

All posts for September 2024

need new neurologist

Buprenorphine and Medicare Part D

Iron Results

Prof Evangelou (Notts UK)

High Blood pressure Meds

Simvastatin for bad Cholesteral

What do I do now?

Discussion about treatment options in India

Tramadol regimen

Ropinirole

beech band medical device

What is going on ?

My comes and rls

Reducing pramiplexol

Dr. Buchfuhrer

Belbuca

Finasteride

Moving from Gabapentin to Buprenorphine

Gabapentin and ED

Treatment of Sleep, Motor and Sensory Symptoms with the Orexin Antagonist Suvorexant in Adults with Idiopathic RLS.

Hopelessly devoted

Animation of RLS on Instagram

vitamin D ?

Waking up with RLS (need advice—taking pregabalin)

Am planning to get off .625 nightly pramipexole. Have been increasing slowly over the last 7-10 years and need to stop.

I think

International RLS Day 23 September

Prescribing of opiods

RLS with haemachromatosis

RLS PURGATORY

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