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Increased my ferritin levels

Hi all,I have known about the RLS/iron link for many years however as my ferritin iron level has always been around 100 I haven't taken iron consistently.Five...

Hi all,I have known about the RLS/iron link for many years however as my ferriti...

Pippins2

•2 hours ago

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And again!

Hi all. I need a bit more advice please! Today I received my prescription for Buprenorphine tablet's and they are 400 microgram Sublingual tablet's, sugar...

Hi all. I need a bit more advice please! Today I received my prescription for B...

Danni54

•4 hours ago

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Insomnia

I experienced intense insomnia on Ropinirole. I actually did not sleep at all when I took this medicine and also experienced headaches and confusion. It was...

I experienced intense insomnia on Ropinirole. I actually did not sleep at all wh...

Rejectamenta

•5 hours ago

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My niece

I feel so bad as my niece has rls. She is like me in many ways and now has inherited it probably from me. Luckily she hasn't seen any doctors yet. I've warned...

I feel so bad as my niece has rls. She is like me in many ways and now has inher...

Coeso

•5 hours ago

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Dipyridamole didn't work for me

I was hoping to be able to come off buprenorphine so that my digestive system could return to normal, and was excited to learn about dipyridamole on this site....

I was hoping to be able to come off buprenorphine so that my digestive system co...

707twitcher

•8 hours ago

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Hello and thanks for having me in this group

My name is Jane and I've suffered from acute RLS for about 4 years now. I was prescribed an evening dose of 2.5 mg Ropinerole by a neurologist here in the UK,...

My name is Jane and I've suffered from acute RLS for about 4 years now. I was p...

Chocolate123Lab

•10 hours ago

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need help!!

sorry to sound so depressing but I'm just so fed up with this another bad night I've not slept for weeks and it follows me all day long!!! :/ I just don't...

sorry to sound so depressing but I'm just so fed up with this another bad night ...

mariedonnelly

•13 hours ago

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RLS & Pramipexole

I'm an 81 year old active woman. I have suffered with RLS for over 10 years. Prescribed .088mg Pramipexole by my GP n just told to increase when I complain! I...

I'm an 81 year old active woman. I have suffered with RLS for over 10 years. Pre...

Maymount

•13 hours ago

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Daridexorant / quvuviq and RLS

Just wondering if anyone else has experience of this sleep aid and RLS? I have bought (not available in my region on NHS yet) a month’s supply of 50mg tablets...

Just wondering if anyone else has experience of this sleep aid and RLS? I have ...

Lacey_

•16 hours ago

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GPs! Lack of knowledge.

Continuation of RLS with GP. Ferritin levels are 50, normal apparently! I take Ropinirole 4mg and 210mg iron tablets to try and raise Ferritin. The GP keep...

Continuation of RLS with GP. Ferritin levels are 50, normal apparently! I take...

Standing123

•18 hours ago

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Methadone for refractory RLS

https://academic.oup.com/sleep/article/47/Supplement_1/A516/7655037 An interesting case of a female patient whose RLS was controlled with methadone. Clearly...

https://academic.oup.com/sleep/article/47/Supplement_1/A516/7655037 An interesti...

Joolsg

•1 day ago

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Inclined Bed Therapy

I've recently started sleeping on an incline to help with night time breathing issues, but in learning more about IBT, it's claimed to also help with restless...

I've recently started sleeping on an incline to help with night time breathing i...

Barefoot78

•2 days ago

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Query re saving posts

can anyone tell me how to save posts that don’t have the SAVE box ? If I save a post that does have it do all the replies to this post automatically get saved...

can anyone tell me how to save posts that don’t have the SAVE box ? If I save a ...

Ruffabug

•2 days ago

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cocodamol

Hi I’ve had RLS for many years, as well as some other health issues. I’ve been taking cocodamol for my RLS as I found it was really the only med that worked, I...

Hi I’ve had RLS for many years, as well as some other health issues. I’ve been t...

Allie2016

•2 days ago

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Half-life issue?

I take morphine and pregabalin. Both have short half-lifes and my legs start kicking like they read about this on schedule. What do people do about this...

I take morphine and pregabalin. Both have short half-lifes and my legs start ki...

wantokporo

•2 days ago

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Iron Supplement

Hello, I recently started taking iron supplements as my level was 90 and it's advised should be over 100. I have now had black diarrhea for three weeks and the...

Hello, I recently started taking iron supplements as my level was 90 and it's ad...

Thebarber

•2 days ago

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RLS severe

I'm been dealing with this for years an the Drs don't know what to prescribe me I need help I take reqip 3 mg an Meloxicam 2 mg but it doesn't really help I'm...

I'm been dealing with this for years an the Drs don't know what to prescribe me ...

GlamMa50

•2 days ago

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TOMAC treatment for RLS

https://academic.oup.com/sleep/article-abstract/47/Supplement_1/A301/7654621?redirectedFrom=fulltext This is an interesting article on TOMAC therapy....

https://academic.oup.com/sleep/article-abstract/47/Supplement_1/A301/7654621?red...

Joolsg

•2 days ago

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Buprenorphine patch and swimming

Dear Everyone, About 3 months ago, I started withdrawing from Neupro with the help of Buprenorphine. Buprenorphine is only available as a patch in Brasil...

Dear Everyone, About 3 months ago, I started withdrawing from Neupro with the ...

RiversW

•2 days ago

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Advice needed on iron/ferritin levels please

I'd be really grateful if anyone could advise on whether I need to be concerned about my iron/ferritin levels. I'm seeing a neurologist tomorrow and want to be...

I'd be really grateful if anyone could advise on whether I need to be concerned ...

Claire_lc

•2 days ago

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gabapentin withdrawal

I have been taking gabapentin for six months. 1200 mg per day. I suspect that this is causing irregular heartbeat because I have a fib and it seems to be...

I have been taking gabapentin for six months. 1200 mg per day. I suspect that t...

BAB97TIE

•2 days ago

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My Gabapentin Dilemma

Help! I need some advice regarding my Gabapentin treatments. This is my first post so I hope I don’t ramble too much. I’m over 70 years old with RLS for over...

Help! I need some advice regarding my Gabapentin treatments. This is my first p...

Sleepless82

•3 days ago

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learning to help others

Hi I am new and was recommended this forum by a client who is a RLS sufferer. I am trying to gain insights and understanding from those with lived experience...

Hi I am new and was recommended this forum by a client who is a RLS sufferer. I ...

Betrue2u

•3 days ago

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RLS worse after knee replacement

I've taken Pramipexole for a long time and it's worked. However, after recent knee replacement surgery (7th Feb), the RLS is driving me mad. I'm up every night...

I've taken Pramipexole for a long time and it's worked. However, after recent kn...

Urmston

•3 days ago

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does mirapex cause extreme drowsiness ?

Almost every afternoon after lunch time I can hardly stay awake and don’t feel like doing anything. I am currently taking 3 mirapex/ day ( 0.125 mg ). My rls...

Almost every afternoon after lunch time I can hardly stay awake and don’t feel l...

Hlw4570

•3 days ago

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How reliably does NHS retest Blood iron levels after IV Iron?

my new NHS gastroenterologist ordered my iron infusion when my GP alerted her to what they are calling complex iron deficiency blood test results, some...

my new NHS gastroenterologist ordered my iron infusion when my GP alerted her to...

Barnclown

•3 days ago

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How to handle going off mirapex

My neurologist decided to take me off mirapex. This is a new neurologist since mine retired. She specializes in sleep problems. I also have sleep apnea. I...

My neurologist decided to take me off mirapex. This is a new neurologist since...

lorri214

•3 days ago

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Does anyone have this symptom ?

I have this main symptom in my left calf muscle, and the whole of my abs wall 24/7. Tiny muscle contractions that I can see and feel, feels like pin pricks,...

I have this main symptom in my left calf muscle, and the whole of my abs wall 24...

newlife54

•4 days ago

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Using cannabis oil for rls.

Have had restless legs badly the last couple of years. I have iga neropathy, kidney disease and after twenty five years of it am now on dialyisis. My rls...

Have had restless legs badly the last couple of years. I have iga neropathy, ki...

art37

•4 days ago

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Using cannabis oil for rls.

Have had restless legs badly the last couple of years. I have iga neropathy, kidney disease and after twenty five years of it am now on dialyisis. My rls...

Have had restless legs badly the last couple of years. I have iga neropathy, ki...

art37

•4 days ago

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Posts - Restless Legs Syndrome | HealthUnlocked

Restless Legs Syndrome

Increased my ferritin levels

And again!

Insomnia

My niece

Dipyridamole didn't work for me

Hello and thanks for having me in this group

need help!!

RLS & Pramipexole

Daridexorant / quvuviq and RLS

GPs! Lack of knowledge.

Methadone for refractory RLS

Inclined Bed Therapy

Query re saving posts

cocodamol

Half-life issue?

Iron Supplement

RLS severe

TOMAC treatment for RLS

Buprenorphine patch and swimming

Advice needed on iron/ferritin levels please

gabapentin withdrawal

My Gabapentin Dilemma

learning to help others

RLS worse after knee replacement

does mirapex cause extreme drowsiness ?

How reliably does NHS retest Blood iron levels after IV Iron?

How to handle going off mirapex

Does anyone have this symptom ?

Using cannabis oil for rls.

Using cannabis oil for rls.

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