Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) Discussion Board

Thanks Zack, great advice as always.
Bill

Thanks ViewsAskew and Zack The reason I have three scripts, is the doctors and I have built up trust over time. They know I always go for lower doses, and that I will not abuse the drugs. They also know that I want to switch around from drug to drug as not build up a tolerance to any one drug. I hav...

I have been on Marijuana for just over three weeks, one or two puffs at bedtime and my RLS; PLMD’s were gone, now this effect only lasts for 3 hours. I have to get up during the night and have another puff, which sometimes works and others times does not. I was wondering if this has happened to othe...

Thanks Zack
The Doc and I have talked about the Mayo clinic, but as you stated there is no mention of MJ, maybe someone will come up with some documentation.
Best Bill

I live in Southern Ontario, between Toronto and Hamilton, and was wondering if any members of this group living in this area know of a Doctor that has assisted in getting a medical card for legalized Marijuana or has prescribed Marijuana for RLS. My Doctor has said she will work with me to get a car...

This is an old topic, but I just wanted to say MJ is working for me. I have been using it for only two nights now, but have had two nights of good sleep. I tried it about a year ago and it had no effect. How long it’s going to work now I don’t know. Maybe this is a different strain of MJ I have now....

Zack you bring up an important point, about quality of sleep, not just being knocked out for a few hrs. Does anyone know of a home device that can measure sleep, or limb movements while we sleep.
Thanks Bill

Ann Thanks I was reading on your information sheet about a conference in 2004 ( Sticky) that Mirapex and Requip were different enough that if you augmented on one you might not on other. 2004 was along time ago, does this still hold true. I augmented on Mirapex, and only threw up on Requip, so it mi...

Thanks Zach and Ann, for the responses, I had 4 hrs sleep and feel a lot better. Zack you mention augmentation with either Tramadol or Neurontin, if any body knows if it is Tramodol that augments please let me know, as this is the next drug I was going to try.
Bill

Hello every one, great forum and great people, pardon any mistakes I make as it is my second 24 hr period without sleep. Not bitching as we all have been there. My limit is usually 5 days and then I sleep for 24 hrs. at least I think I sleep, But I wake up with no covers on the bed so I know it can’...

Thanks for answering my question so completely. I have not been able to drink any alcholic beverages with the meds I take now. And I must admit I miss the odd glass of wine at dinner. Is alcohol off limits with methadone as it is with mirapex and gabapentin.

Hello I am a new member here, actually looking for advice on taking Methadone for my sever RLS. I am about to start it under my doctors supervision, as I have augmented on all the Dopamine drugs for RLS. I have not slept for many days now so pardon any errors in this email. In looking for help on th...