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B12 and almost off Requip.

My neurologist referral didn’t go that well as far as rls goes, expect that he did follow a portion of Mayos algorithm that I brought along. The problem is...

My neurologist referral didn’t go that well as far as rls goes, expect that he d...

Asquiva

•2 years ago

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buprenorphine for withdrawal

good morning. ill try keep this short. For the past 18 months I been taking oramorph . 500mls per week. took it due to an accident. I'm at the time...

good morning. ill try keep this short. For the past 18 months I been taking...

Tori_84

•2 years ago

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If you're suffering from RLS, ead this. I suffered for 20 yrs before finding a solution.

I've dealt with symptoms of RLS for 20yrs & it's the worst torture I've ever endured. I got tired of masking my symptoms and never finding the underlying...

I've dealt with symptoms of RLS for 20yrs & it's the worst torture I've ever en...

Caruso1us

•2 years ago

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medication that makes RLS worse

I need to know which medications , especially pain relief and sleeping meds, make RLS worse. Some years ago I was given pain relief and sleeping meds after...

I need to know which medications , especially pain relief and sleeping meds, ma...

Stelladevico

•2 years ago

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RLS and flying

Can anyone refresh my memory about the drug that helps RLS sufferers with travelling long journeys please?

Can anyone refresh my memory about the drug that helps RLS sufferers with travel...

Theonlypetied

•2 years ago

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Bizarre aid in relieving my RLS symptoms

I have suffered severely from RLS for most of my life (I'm now 66). For the last few years I have been prescribed Ropinirole and Pregabalin, although the...

I have suffered severely from RLS for most of my life (I'm now 66). For the las...

Niksles

•2 years ago

27 Replies

Depression Headline Study

Since many of us here suffer from depressionin in addition to RLS. This is a must read study. Just goes to show how little we really know how the brain...

Since many of us here suffer from depressionin in addition to RLS. This is a ...

ziggypiggy

•2 years ago

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Pramipexole

it’s not possible to manage without taking pramipexole, as much as I don’t like taking tablets.

it’s not possible to manage without taking pramipexole, as much as I don’t like ...

Edward567

•2 years ago

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Warning about long term Buprenorphine.

I have been using a buprenorphine patch for several years and while it is effective in controlling pain and reducing the symptoms of RLS, it can have serious...

I have been using a buprenorphine patch for several years and while it is effec...

angelsreign

•2 years ago

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Started the dreaded reduction of Pramipexole today.

Thanks in no small part to the advice and support of folk in this group, and the agreement of my GP (who has been amazing in my RLS/PLMD journey), I have begun...

Thanks in no small part to the advice and support of folk in this group, and the...

Theonlypetied

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Would a foot and leg massager relieve symptoms?

RLS Relief

familiabraulick

•2 years ago

6 Replies

ECOPIPAM for AugmentationUPDATE

Some of you may remember that small trials of Ecopipam, a D1 antagonist were carried out by William Ondo inTexas in 2019 and showed encouraging initial...

Some of you may remember that small trials of Ecopipam, a D1 antagonist were ...

Joolsg

•2 years ago

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RLS improved after covid?

I've had RLS for years and have been on Ropinirole for several years. 3 Weeks ago, I tested positive for Covid. I had mild symptoms - a sore throat, cough,...

I've had RLS for years and have been on Ropinirole for several years. 3 Weeks a...

Mattly

•2 years ago

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Quinine for RLS

Im writing this in the early hours of the morning, kicking myself because I ran out of quinine. I haven't had to take it for over a . year now. I've taken it...

Im writing this in the early hours of the morning, kicking myself because I ran...

chrstmrr4

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Restless Legs

Hi everyone just been to Drs to try and get of Sifrol, this is what the Dr told me to do. Currently on 2 mg of Sifrol, Week one Take 1.75mg Sifrol Week 2...

Hi everyone just been to Drs to try and get of Sifrol, this is what the Dr told ...

Shewie

•2 years ago

8 Replies

RLS restlessness vs electric shock feeling

I had a question for everyone…. My RLS has the restlessness feeling but it also has the electric jolt feeling which is worse and it’s def more aggravating than...

I had a question for everyone…. My RLS has the restlessness feeling but it also ...

RC723

•2 years ago

25 Replies

Pregabalin - side effects/ what next

hi all I’m on 75 mg of Pregabalin - stable dose for 5-6 weeks . Side effects of nausea , headaches seemed to de-escalate late in week 5 . Now the key side...

hi all I’m on 75 mg of Pregabalin - stable dose for 5-6 weeks . Side effects o...

LFIT

•2 years ago

16 Replies

Which free game is best for distracting RLS?

Hi, I tend to eat every night to get me away from RLS and piling on weight. Anyone here, who plays a game to get away from RLS? Thanks!

Hi, I tend to eat every night to get me away from RLS and piling on weight. ...

Moonwalker1967

•2 years ago

16 Replies

Can’t Stop Sleeping in the Evening

I have recently started on gabapentine and in the process of reducing Ropinerole. I have cut Ropinerole from 4mg, now on 3 I am taking 3 doses of...

I have recently started on gabapentine and in the process of reducing Ropinerole...

Scottie99

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Looking for Answers

Has anyone been diagnosed with RLS because they are taking Levothyroxine? If so, is there any solution to this?

Has anyone been diagnosed with RLS because they are taking Levothyroxine? If so,...

LuvtheLyricist

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Iron Infusion: Timing for relief?

Today I had the first of 3 iron infusions I am scheduled to receive at scheduled intervals. If these infusions provide me with RLS relief, how long will it...

Today I had the first of 3 iron infusions I am scheduled to receive at scheduled...

K2D2

•2 years ago

19 Replies

Should I be eating nuts with restless legs?

Good evening fellow RLS folk. I hace recently changed my diet to Paleo/Keto. I am following Sarah Mahills protocol, (broadly) - to help my ME/CFS. Brazil...

Good evening fellow RLS folk. I hace recently changed my diet to Paleo/Keto. ...

smilingjane

•2 years ago

59 Replies

Completely exhausted

Completely exhausted. I am slowly cutting out pramipexole, by half a tablet every 2 to 3 weeks. I am exhausted, particularly in the mornings. Afternoons are...

Completely exhausted. I am slowly cutting out pramipexole, by half a tablet eve...

RestlessMe

•2 years ago

16 Replies

What exactly is it?

I’ve been searching the posts to see if anyone really knows what exactly RLS is? Does anyone know if any physicians are members and monitor the feeds? I was...

I’ve been searching the posts to see if anyone really knows what exactly RLS is?...

Yarn1985

•2 years ago

22 Replies

Neurologist appointment tomorrow

Hi Friends, I am seeing a Neurologist (private app) tomorrow. I have been on Pramipexole 0.088 mg x2 for years. I am augmenting on this dose for several...

Hi Friends, I am seeing a Neurologist (private app) tomorrow. I have been on Pr...

Jose651

•2 years ago

12 Replies

Restless legs

ok I need help how can I get a decent night's sleep without RLS . I walk (can't exercise as hip problem) I have warm shower before bed but still have major...

ok I need help how can I get a decent night's sleep without RLS . I walk (can't...

Incadolly

•2 years ago

17 Replies

St Johns Wort/ RLS dosage

Hello team In response to a study posted a few days ago suggesting the effectiveness of St Johns Wort for some sufferrers of RLS, I have a query. I have a...

Hello team In response to a study posted a few days ago suggesting the effect...

smilingjane

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Advice moving forward:

I currently take 300mg pregabalin but it only is about 60% effective, some nights it’s not effective at all, I also take cocodamol and sometimes clonazepam. I...

I currently take 300mg pregabalin but it only is about 60% effective, some night...

Drls

•2 years ago

30 Replies

St John's Wort

Just wondering whether anyone has tried this:...

CrusoeCortez

•2 years ago

1 Reply

rls maybe? I need help

im sat wide awake for the 13th week in a row,I have graves and a total thyroidectomy and thought my thyroid levels were to blame for my insomnia as well...

im sat wide awake for the 13th week in a row,I have graves and a total thyr...

Mommabear123

•2 years ago

5 Replies

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Restless Legs Syndrome

All posts for July 2022

B12 and almost off Requip.

buprenorphine for withdrawal

If you're suffering from RLS, ead this. I suffered for 20 yrs before finding a solution.

medication that makes RLS worse

RLS and flying

Bizarre aid in relieving my RLS symptoms

Depression Headline Study

Pramipexole

Warning about long term Buprenorphine.

Started the dreaded reduction of Pramipexole today.

Would a foot and leg massager relieve symptoms?

ECOPIPAM for AugmentationUPDATE

RLS improved after covid?

Quinine for RLS

Restless Legs

RLS restlessness vs electric shock feeling

Pregabalin - side effects/ what next

Which free game is best for distracting RLS?

Can’t Stop Sleeping in the Evening

Looking for Answers

Iron Infusion: Timing for relief?

Should I be eating nuts with restless legs?

Completely exhausted

What exactly is it?

Neurologist appointment tomorrow

Restless legs

St Johns Wort/ RLS dosage

Advice moving forward:

St John's Wort

rls maybe? I need help

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Restless Legs Syndrome

All posts for July 2022

B12 and almost off Requip.

﻿buprenorphine for withdrawal

﻿If you're suffering from RLS, ead this. I suffered for 20 yrs before finding a solution.

medication that makes RLS worse

RLS and flying

Bizarre aid in relieving my RLS symptoms

﻿Depression Headline Study

Pramipexole

Warning about long term Buprenorphine.

Started the dreaded reduction of Pramipexole today.

Would a foot and leg massager relieve symptoms?

﻿ECOPIPAM for AugmentationUPDATE

RLS improved after covid?

﻿Quinine for RLS

Restless Legs

RLS restlessness vs electric shock feeling

Pregabalin - side effects/ what next

﻿Which free game is best for distracting RLS?

Can’t Stop Sleeping in the Evening

Looking for Answers

Iron Infusion: Timing for relief?

﻿Should I be eating nuts with restless legs?

Completely exhausted

What exactly is it?

Neurologist appointment tomorrow

﻿Restless legs

﻿St Johns Wort/ RLS dosage

Advice moving forward:

﻿St John's Wort

﻿rls maybe? I need help

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

Which country do you live in?

Topics

Archive

buprenorphine for withdrawal

If you're suffering from RLS, ead this. I suffered for 20 yrs before finding a solution.

Depression Headline Study

ECOPIPAM for AugmentationUPDATE

Quinine for RLS

Which free game is best for distracting RLS?

Should I be eating nuts with restless legs?

Restless legs

St Johns Wort/ RLS dosage

St John's Wort

rls maybe? I need help