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Restless Legs Syndrome

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I have had RSL for many years but now sleep well since building up to 3mg of Ropinirole an hour before bed time. Sitting down in the evenings still causes...

I have had RSL for many years but now sleep well since building up to 3mg of Rop...

Country

•12 years ago

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Has any one been on Neupro Patch 6mg and Pramipexole and found that stopped working?

lilacladyuk

•12 years ago

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Is alcohol a no-no with Neupro?

I am on 3mg of Neupro dermal patches and have probably literally had a sleepless night due to restless legs. The cause? Possibly a couple of glasses of red...

I am on 3mg of Neupro dermal patches and have probably literally had a sleepless...

Tpebop

•12 years ago

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I have suffered fom RLS for many years in my knees and elbows,almost as though someone is making quick spider movements over them,as much as it has been horrid...

I have suffered fom RLS for many years in my knees and elbows,almost as though s...

xshakx

•12 years ago

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i have been suffering from RLS for years, i have never been to the doctors or sought any treatment,

it has now got to the stage where it is unbearable and i know i need help. Last night i couldn't even sit down in the end and was pacing up and down the living...

it has now got to the stage where it is unbearable and i know i need help. Last ...

jolar

•12 years ago

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have been on ropinole for years now , but not working now, anyone have same problem ?

hi everyone i am rosie i have been on ropinole for years now, started with one at nite now two they were working great till lately, now they seem to be not...

hi everyone i am rosie i have been on ropinole for years now, started with one ...

rosyposy

•12 years ago

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Cure?

I have been asked by Daragh Bogan to tell you of my experience. I had RLS from my early twenties until my early sixties. Apart from the pain and discomfort i...

I have been asked by Daragh Bogan to tell you of my experience. I had RLS from m...

longbow

•12 years ago

15 Replies

Is any one on mirapexin, one tablet at night 0.35mg would like to know how you find it

lilacladyuk

•12 years ago

4 Replies

When changing meds do you titrate again?

Hi I have had PLMD for years which became RLS about 3 or 4 years ago when I got pregnant. Last year I started on ropinirole which was great but I suffered...

Hi I have had PLMD for years which became RLS about 3 or 4 years ago when I got ...

Sarasneakers

•12 years ago

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New to blog, but sufferer of RLS for many years

I only recently found this website. I first had RLS 50 years ago when I was pregnant. Over the years I read about RLS in many newspaper and magazine articles...

I only recently found this website. I first had RLS 50 years ago when I was pre...

Casimira

•12 years ago

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Anyone else suffer from migraines?

I have had RLS as long as I can remember but didn't know it was an actual condition until recently! For the last 10 years I have had migraines too and they...

I have had RLS as long as I can remember but didn't know it was an actual condit...

Alfie777

•12 years ago

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Does anyone ever stop suffering from this affliction? I have had for 3 years now and have good and bad episodes. I take 2mg ropinirole.

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Does anyone find temperature makes a difference? My RLS is definitely worse if I get too hot.

Also, does anyone else get the same weird feelings in their hands too as I do.

Scarlett

•12 years ago

17 Replies

Has anyone tried taking 'vitaCALM' capsules as an alternative to or supplement for prescribed medication for RLS?

Martyrtothecause

•12 years ago

19 Replies

Any one with severe restless legs?

I have got severe restless legs and i am finding that each new medication that i try is brilliant for the first week but then i am back to normal (every time...

I have got severe restless legs and i am finding that each new medication that ...

lilacladyuk

•12 years ago

13 Replies

Tried Mirapexin and Ropinarole, still on Mirapexin but find the dose i have to take makes me very sleepy any one else finding the same

lilacladyuk

•12 years ago

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The following is a link to an NHS choices page which provides links to details of some of the treatments available to treat RLS.

This page may be of interest to those who would like to learn a little more about the medicine(s) available....

This page may be of interest to those who would like to learn a little more abou...

Daragh

•12 years ago

5 Replies

Would you be interested in appearing on a new primetime BBC Show?

A production company working with the BBC is looking for people who suffer from a variety of sleep conditions and disorders to take part in a new series....

A production company working with the BBC is looking for people who suffer from ...

Daragh

•12 years ago

78 Replies

Paroven capsules/Oxerutins

i have been takeing this med for about 20 years and it did help but this year has been getting worse its mostley my legs but sometimes in my arms too when its...

i have been takeing this med for about 20 years and it did help but this year ha...

wyllie929

•12 years ago

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Anyone broken a leg with RLS?

One of my main fears with RLS is braking a leg or arm with having RLS being restricted movement how would one cope ? has anyone with bad RLS ever broken a limb...

One of my main fears with RLS is braking a leg or arm with having RLS being rest...

Hidden

•12 years ago

18 Replies

Hello! Newbie looking for advice and connections

Good morning everyone, I'm a 36 year old woman with a 3 year old daughter and a few years of RLS. I suffered with excessive daytime tiredness for years...

Good morning everyone, I'm a 36 year old woman with a 3 year old daughter and ...

Sarasneakers

•12 years ago

15 Replies

RLS

Hi...newbie! I have RLS (Bad). Arms, Legs, Shoulders/ I had a bad episode a few days ago, had really severe "ache" in my right arm, stretched etc to do the...

Hi...newbie! I have RLS (Bad). Arms, Legs, Shoulders/ I had a bad episode a fe...

Darcy

•12 years ago

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Checking anything else you take is effecting your RLS meds.

Just wanted to say, check any other medication you are taking to see if it is interferring with your RLS medication. that includes OTC medication. Alot of...

Just wanted to say, check any other medication you are taking to see if it is in...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Neupro approved by U.S. FDA for Parkinson’s Disease and Restless Legs Syndrome

For information only: According to an article on the UCB website, Neupro will be available in the USA in the near future....

For information only: According to an article on the UCB website, Neupro will...

Daragh

•12 years ago

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Mirapexin

Let's get the negatives out of the way first. We are all different and meds re-act differently to each individual. OK? Amen. I had RLS for 7 months last...

Let's get the negatives out of the way first. We are all different and meds re-a...

drew410

•12 years ago

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enough

arrg,i don't get why my medicines are not working .it is actually worse,it has been a few nights now ,i take 2 pills instead of one like gp said but i have...

arrg,i don't get why my medicines are not working .it is actually worse,it has ...

sleepdeprived

•12 years ago

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Have you printed off a poster from the rls-uk.org website and put one up in your local GP's surgery / library / community centre?

Hello All, One of RLS-UK's primary objectives is to raise awareness of Restless Legs Syndrome. In the past month I have written to councils all over the...

Hello All, One of RLS-UK's primary objectives is to raise awareness of Rest...

Daragh

•12 years ago

19 Replies

When using Rotigotine (Neupro) patches (3mg currently), is there an initial kicking in time? I apply at 21:00 but am still kicking at 02:00.

After being on Pramipexole for about a year I've started on 3mg patches of Neupro (Rotigotine). They work after a while but the problem I'm having is knowing...

After being on Pramipexole for about a year I've started on 3mg patches of Neupr...

Tpebop

•12 years ago

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Good Morning!!!!

Mr Sleep has left the building!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

cefndaniel

•12 years ago

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I had always assumed that Restless Leg Syndrome was only at night, is that true?

During the day if I stand still my legs feel like rubber, get a little shaky. Don't know if it is my PD or RLS.

During the day if I stand still my legs feel like rubber, get a little shaky. D...

Hidden

•12 years ago

12 Replies

Posts - Restless Legs Syndrome | HealthUnlocked

Restless Legs Syndrome

All posts for April 2012

Solutions

Has any one been on Neupro Patch 6mg and Pramipexole and found that stopped working?

Is alcohol a no-no with Neupro?

solution

i have been suffering from RLS for years, i have never been to the doctors or sought any treatment,

have been on ropinole for years now , but not working now, anyone have same problem ?

Cure?

Is any one on mirapexin, one tablet at night 0.35mg would like to know how you find it

When changing meds do you titrate again?

New to blog, but sufferer of RLS for many years

Anyone else suffer from migraines?

Does anyone ever stop suffering from this affliction? I have had for 3 years now and have good and bad episodes. I take 2mg ropinirole.

Does anyone find temperature makes a difference? My RLS is definitely worse if I get too hot.

Has anyone tried taking 'vitaCALM' capsules as an alternative to or supplement for prescribed medication for RLS?

Any one with severe restless legs?

Tried Mirapexin and Ropinarole, still on Mirapexin but find the dose i have to take makes me very sleepy any one else finding the same

The following is a link to an NHS choices page which provides links to details of some of the treatments available to treat RLS.

Would you be interested in appearing on a new primetime BBC Show?

Paroven capsules/Oxerutins

Anyone broken a leg with RLS?

Hello! Newbie looking for advice and connections

RLS

Checking anything else you take is effecting your RLS meds.

Neupro approved by U.S. FDA for Parkinson’s Disease and Restless Legs Syndrome

Mirapexin

enough

Have you printed off a poster from the rls-uk.org website and put one up in your local GP's surgery / library / community centre?

When using Rotigotine (Neupro) patches (3mg currently), is there an initial kicking in time? I apply at 21:00 but am still kicking at 02:00.

Good Morning!!!!

I had always assumed that Restless Leg Syndrome was only at night, is that true?

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