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Made it to the finish line!!! I'm officially off the Pramaprexole, thanks to Jools and Sue!

With the help of Jools and Sue on this amazing blog, I have successfully weaned myself OFF of 18 years on Pramaprexole! I took my time, 2 months or more,...

With the help of Jools and Sue on this amazing blog, I have successfully weaned ...

beartoothgirl406

•2 months ago

15 Replies

Tsubo.for the pain

The points are very painful so go round and around till the pain diminishes.

Bantamdyno

•2 months ago

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Need help badly.

Mom has severe rls and she is sleeping barely 3 hours day. She has had it for years but now last 2 yrs it's gone nuts. It acts up especially at night. There...

Mom has severe rls and she is sleeping barely 3 hours day. She has had it for y...

SevereRLS-4mom

•3 months ago

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metformin causes restless legs

I need help. I was prescribed metformin for weight loss I took 500mg for 2 weeks and then up’d it to 1000mg for a week then I got restless legs so I stopped...

I need help. I was prescribed metformin for weight loss I took 500mg for 2 weeks...

Tiffkirsten

•5 months ago

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Antihistamines and a trigger for RLS

I'm trying to work out what my RLS triggers are, as I'm fortunate in that it comes in bouts rather than all of the time. As my RLS isn't consistently a...

I'm trying to work out what my RLS triggers are, as I'm fortunate in that it com...

SummerDark

•7 months ago

12 Replies

Gabapentin

Hello I've previously had excellent advice thank you. I have now completely come off the nupro patch wasn't nice coming off the last quarter but I did it. I...

Hello I've previously had excellent advice thank you. I have now completely come...

VJ29

•9 months ago

7 Replies

Advice on RLS as a reaction to medication?

Hello, I currently have long covid and vestibular neuritis, and have had these conditions for around six months. The vestibular neuritis is causing...

Hello, I currently have long covid and vestibular neuritis, and have had these ...

RiversofLondon

•1 year ago

9 Replies

Self help with a heated powerbank handwarmer

I bought a heated powerbank which will heat to 40, 50 or 60 degrees. When having RLS last night, I put it between my knees or legs. The heat was so hot, that...

I bought a heated powerbank which will heat to 40, 50 or 60 degrees. When having...

Moonwalker1967

•1 year ago

6 Replies

Excessive Sweating

I have recently been diagnosed with RLS and am deciding on a course of treatment having rejected Ropinirole which was recommended by my Consultant. I am...

I have recently been diagnosed with RLS and am deciding on a course of treatment...

DonWilliams

•2 years ago

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Sleep info - video w/timestamp below...

This is a great video - watch a little use the timestamps below and/or articles....

DicCarlson

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Medications that make RLS worse

I am wanting to put together a list of the names of medications that are known to make RLS worse . Can you please help. Eg Amitriptyline

I am wanting to put together a list of the names of medications that are known ...

Jules1953

•2 years ago

39 Replies

Elastic strap or fitness band

I have bought myself an elastic strap/fitness band and find it helpful when watching TV and RLS flares up. It stops it instantly and I get to watch my...

I have bought myself an elastic strap/fitness band and find it helpful when watc...

Moonwalker1967

•2 years ago

2 Replies

Ferritin second image

Here is page one.

Moonwalker1967

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Deep heat, deep freeze, or massage oil?

I've been massaging my legs for 1-2 min each night before bed, and it seems to help a bit. What has your experience been? Also, have you tried something like...

I've been massaging my legs for 1-2 min each night before bed, and it seems to h...

usernameanoonymous

•2 years ago

6 Replies

My solution for RLS

Last year i got rls syndrome and very bad symptoms, didnt sleep all nights, mostly 2,5 hours interrupted. Totally panicked thinking this would be my life. it...

Last year i got rls syndrome and very bad symptoms, didnt sleep all nights, most...

silvia10

•3 years ago

33 Replies

Upcoming Appointment

Hello, fellow RLS'ers, This is actually my first post; I've been a member of our community for 3 1/2, and years have learned a lot in that time. I'm a 60yo...

Hello, fellow RLS'ers, This is actually my first post; I've been a member of our...

Wys801

•3 years ago

11 Replies

I got my paper and I found at least one answer

Well I found my paper and I found out why I augmented so quickly. "Lastly, low ferritin serum concentration is a risk factor for the so-called augmentation,...

Well I found my paper and I found out why I augmented so quickly. "Lastly, low...

WideBody

•3 years ago

5 Replies

Squatting/Kneeling as an RLS Relief

Hi, I've been navigating RLS for about ten years now. Years ago, I found that the pressure on my legs from squatting or kneeling went a long way to helping...

Hi, I've been navigating RLS for about ten years now. Years ago, I found that ...

gangaftagley

•4 years ago

18 Replies

Making Arts Can Ease RLS

I’m new here, and glad to meet you. I’ve struggled with severe RLS for a number of years and have expressed my anguish and hope with 2 songs and a spoken word...

I’m new here, and glad to meet you. I’ve struggled with severe RLS for a number ...

OffKilter

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Calf massager

Hi all. I have been suffering from sleepless night for quite a few years. I did notice that if I use a calf compression socks ( usually for runners) the pain...

Hi all. I have been suffering from sleepless night for quite a few years. I did ...

Tabrizius

•4 years ago

6 Replies

IcyHot for RLS

IcyHot, sold in the US, is helping me with my RLS. It is similar to Aspercreme, the only difference is IcyHot has MENTHOL in it. Menthol is the ingredient that...

IcyHot, sold in the US, is helping me with my RLS. It is similar to Aspercreme, ...

Micafe

•4 years ago

16 Replies

Bad teeth?

Has everyone had their dental check ups? I started having an RLS flare up around 2 months ago, along with other symptoms like shortness of breath, headaches...

Has everyone had their dental check ups? I started having an RLS flare up around...

Emiloupi

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Restless and tens machine = working???

It's 5am here and I'm sat updating my story in the hope of inspiration and perhaps helping others :) Good sleep is a distant memory with pramiprexole and...

It's 5am here and I'm sat updating my story in the hope of inspiration and perha...

Omegadcuj

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Pholcodine DA?

Does anyone know if the cough syrup Pholcodine Linctus is a Dopamine agonist? Reason I ask is that I have had two solid weeks of perfect sleep since my body...

Does anyone know if the cough syrup Pholcodine Linctus is a Dopamine agonist? R...

CrazyLadyLegs

•4 years ago

47 Replies

Garlic and whole wheat bread are helpful

I noticed that my wife's spaghetti sauce seemed to help my RLS. After a few weeks I realized that it was the garlic in the sauce that seems to make a...

I noticed that my wife's spaghetti sauce seemed to help my RLS. After a few wee...

davidadill

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Breakthrough on middle of the night walking!

I used to walk for 15 minutes when awakened by RLS. Then I learned that I could run in place for 11 minutes and would then be able to fall back asleep for at...

I used to walk for 15 minutes when awakened by RLS. Then I learned that I could...

davidadill

•5 years ago

13 Replies

RLS Relief

I have restless legs too. I have read many messages on here. I feel for you. I am on a 1 mg tablet of Ropinirole & 2 - 5 mg Flexeril tablets before bedtime....

I have restless legs too. I have read many messages on here. I feel for you. ...

lynnmcguire24

•5 years ago

8 Replies

RLS tips and info

I have been treated for 20 years with Sinemet CR 200/50mgs I was studies by the Canadian Sleep Institute in Calgary Alberta Canada and had severe sleep...

I have been treated for 20 years with Sinemet CR 200/50mgs I was studies by the ...

CAW20rlsSINCR

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Stopping sifrol due to pregnancy

I have has restless legs for years and I have been taking sifrol, recently finding out I am expecting I was advised to stop taking sifrol. I was to scared to...

I have has restless legs for years and I have been taking sifrol, recently findi...

Catpeppa

•5 years ago

3 Replies

No more rls!

Hi everyone. I’m new to the site. I want to share my cute for restless leg which I have suffered with for thirty years. I have stopped drinking most bottled...

Hi everyone. I’m new to the site. I want to share my cute for restless leg which...

Raven123

•5 years ago

17 Replies

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Posts - Restless Legs Syndrome | HealthUnlocked

Restless Legs Syndrome

RLS Tips posts

Made it to the finish line!!! I'm officially off the Pramaprexole, thanks to Jools and Sue!

Tsubo.for the pain

Need help badly.

metformin causes restless legs

Antihistamines and a trigger for RLS

Gabapentin

Advice on RLS as a reaction to medication?

Self help with a heated powerbank handwarmer

Excessive Sweating

Sleep info - video w/timestamp below...

Medications that make RLS worse

Elastic strap or fitness band

Ferritin second image

Deep heat, deep freeze, or massage oil?

My solution for RLS

Upcoming Appointment

I got my paper and I found at least one answer

Squatting/Kneeling as an RLS Relief

Making Arts Can Ease RLS

Calf massager

IcyHot for RLS

Bad teeth?

Restless and tens machine = working???

Pholcodine DA?

Garlic and whole wheat bread are helpful

Breakthrough on middle of the night walking!

RLS Relief

RLS tips and info

Stopping sifrol due to pregnancy

No more rls!

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