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lyrica vs Gabapentin

I have had Rls for about 20 years. I have been on Mirapex until augmentation set in. Got off of it in about a week which was an awful week. Then my Dr. put me...

I have had Rls for about 20 years. I have been on Mirapex until augmentation set...

ParisianTN55

•14 hours ago

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horizant awful

Today was my first day taking horizant and probably my last. I cant lay down for more than a secon d. I am in such agony. tomorrow i will go back on...

Today was my first day taking horizant and probably my last. I cant lay down fo...

lorri214

•4 days ago

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Buprenorphine battle

So Ive just changed Gp's after 50 yrs to get Buprrnorphine. They knew exactly what drug I wanted BEFORE I joined and they said generally fine with a...

So Ive just changed Gp's after 50 yrs to get Buprrnorphine. They knew exactly wh...

Huntingleroy

•6 days ago

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what next?

I thought I’d give you an update on my husband. You guys are very helpful in his reduction in ropinerole last year, he was taking 8 mg a day and is currently...

I thought I’d give you an update on my husband. You guys are very helpful in hi...

Sandalsforever

•3 days ago

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Tears of despair

For the first time my Wife and I sobbed in despair this morning after one of my worst nights yet since withdrawing from Ropinirole. RLS improved remarkably...

For the first time my Wife and I sobbed in despair this morning after one of my ...

HipHop1972

•10 days ago

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a new drug experiment

hello all, a quick catch up is that oxycodone used to work for me. I switched to Suboxone and then started having joint pain and more recently crazy...

hello all, a quick catch up is that oxycodone used to work for me. I switched ...

Marlayna67

•4 days ago

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Changing from Ropinirole to Pramipexole

I'm new to this group and did read a few posts on this topic, but have a follow-up question. I was on 4 mg. Ropinirole and the RLS was getting worse. Just...

I'm new to this group and did read a few posts on this topic, but have a follow-...

AccountingIsSexy

•3 days ago

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Diuretics

I have pretty severe edema in feet and occasionally legs.Is there a diuretic that does not trigger rls? I have tried Bumex and Metolazone. Had very bad rls...

I have pretty severe edema in feet and occasionally legs.Is there a diuretic tha...

rmbroadh

•2 days ago

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Chronic rls

hi Sue Hoping you’ll remember me. I’m Judith & live in uk I’m 74. my rls specialist In London increased my pregabalin by 100mg. I’m now on 200 mg am, 100...

hi Sue Hoping you’ll remember me. I’m Judith & live in uk I’m 74. my rls speci...

Marmot2

•2 days ago

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questions about gabapentin

I have severe rls. I have gone through augmentation and had impulse control issues. I went through DAWS when I weaned off pramipraxole. I have been off of DAs...

I have severe rls. I have gone through augmentation and had impulse control issu...

senders

•7 days ago

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Is this restless legs?

This started 2 weeks ago. Burning pain in my thighs aching, pulling pain. All day. Can't sleep. I've had llow iron my whole life but never like this. It's...

This started 2 weeks ago. Burning pain in my thighs aching, pulling pain. All d...

Contra21

•11 days ago

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Changing from Bupromorphine sublingual tablets to patches

Hi I've been on bupromorphine 400 micrograms 2 mornin and 2 at nite although I used to only do 1 day and 1 nite. Since having a knee replacement 3 months ago...

Hi I've been on bupromorphine 400 micrograms 2 mornin and 2 at nite although I u...

Palamino

•3 days ago

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Help in Oklahoma

I an 78 years old and have had RLS for many years. However, it is getting worse. I take 1800 mg gabapentin and am weaning off of Requip. I just saw my...

I an 78 years old and have had RLS for many years. However, it is getting worse...

Littlegran

•5 days ago

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79946

Had PLMD for 6 years, I'm 79 and on no PLMD medication at present. The symptoms have worsened. Has anyone with below symptoms found any successful medication...

Had PLMD for 6 years, I'm 79 and on no PLMD medication at present. The symptoms ...

79946

•3 days ago

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pregabalin

I am going to try pregabalin because I have to take gabapentin at 4 different times to get the 2100mg. What is the best way to take the pregabalin? I trust...

I am going to try pregabalin because I have to take gabapentin at 4 different ti...

senders

•6 days ago

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Weaning off mirapex

According to many of you, I went off the mirapex too quickly. LotteM suggested I keep taking the Horizant and take a tiny dose of mirapex with it for 2-3...

According to many of you, I went off the mirapex too quickly. LotteM suggested ...

lorri214

•2 days ago

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Severe symptoms in pregnancy.

I’ve had RLS ever since I was a child, I never felt a need to have official diagnosis as it wasn’t severe and knew my triggers and how to elevate the symptoms....

I’ve had RLS ever since I was a child, I never felt a need to have official diag...

Pamests

•16 days ago

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Interesting update for those in the UK whose GP practice has Buprenorphine red listed

Finally, after months of hitting my head against a brick wall with my GP practice, where Buprenorphine is firmly red-listed (and the partners flatly refuse to...

Finally, after months of hitting my head against a brick wall with my GP practic...

Claire_lc

•21 days ago

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Edema of feet -Ropinirole and/or Gabapentin?

Do/can Ropinirole and/or Gabapentin cause edema of the feet? If yes, does edema disappear once one is off Ropinirole and/or Gabapentin? Thank you.

Do/can Ropinirole and/or Gabapentin cause edema of the feet? If yes, does edema...

Palm10Tree

•20 hours ago

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My thought for the day.

Doctors should think before they prescribe meds for rls patients. If someone is coming off mirapax, the dr. should check what they have coming up in the next...

Doctors should think before they prescribe meds for rls patients. If someone is...

lorri214

•1 day ago

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mirapexin

Hello all. I have had restless legs syndrome for years and my mother had it too. I started staking Mirapexin 5 years ago. It brought great relief but I...

Hello all. I have had restless legs syndrome for years and my mother had it too...

Oxviewjill

•9 days ago

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Bupenorphrine — medical support?

After 10 years with pramipexole and gabapentin I have reached the end of the line with augmentation and I am considering moving to bupenorphrine. Can someone...

After 10 years with pramipexole and gabapentin I have reached the end of the li...

Wairahi

•6 days ago

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Coming off ropinerole

After several years on ropinerole, I've made the decision to stop taking it due to the augmentation I've experienced. I'm now down to 0.5mg and I'm really...

After several years on ropinerole, I've made the decision to stop taking it due ...

Marley7

•4 days ago

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Buprenorphine update - one week in

Well, I’ve been taking Buprenorphine for a week now, and I can barely believe it. I have had zero RLS! My IRLSS has gone from the high 30s to 0....

Well, I’ve been taking Buprenorphine for a week now, and I can barely believe it...

Claire_lc

•15 days ago

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exhaustion and feeling no hope

hi, I have been suffering from rls and also in my arms, I have been sleeping on the sofa for almost 2 years because of interrupting my husbands sleep, I can’t...

hi, I have been suffering from rls and also in my arms, I have been sleeping on ...

Lizzy2301

•6 days ago

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Opioid Treatment of Patients with Painful versus Painless Restless Legs SyndromeApril 2024Sleep 47(Supplement_1):A293-A294

And another - Introduction Recent studies characterized a clinically more severe and painful (compared to painless) form of restless legs syndrome (RLS)....

And another - Introduction Recent studies characterized a clinically more sev...

RLSLearner

•1 month ago

42 Replies

Gabapentin Hell!

Hi all, thought I would share my recent experience with Gabapentin. I have had RLS since I was 18 and am now 74. I started on Pramipexole about 15 years ago...

Hi all, thought I would share my recent experience with Gabapentin. I have had ...

jeanjack

•24 days ago

35 Replies

Iron infusion

I had an iron infusion. Finished it last week. My ferritin was 44 prior to infusion. I have to have a blood test to see if it went up. Just curious how...

I had an iron infusion. Finished it last week. My ferritin was 44 prior to inf...

lorri214

•8 days ago

19 Replies

New to the group

I have had restless legs for 14 years I have been getting treatment from a neurologist. Started with Ropinerol cried the first time I took it because I...

I have had restless legs for 14 years I have been getting treatment from a neuro...

Karjbee1015

•12 days ago

24 Replies

Wits end

I need some advice please. I am currently on 300mg of pregabalin and one codeine tablet a day but this has stopped working. I struggle to get to sleep and when...

I need some advice please. I am currently on 300mg of pregabalin and one codeine...

Carolinetidy

•8 days ago

19 Replies

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