Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) Discussion Board

Well, I was surprised to feel more normal with the dipyridamole, I really didn't realize how "not normal" I felt before the dipyridamole. I guess the not normal feelings crept into how I felt slowly over years, so I didn't realize that my "not normal" feelings were more than jus...

For me anything stretching the hamstrings seems to have an immediate negative impact but over a longer period (the ensuing 60 minutes or so) it seems to be beneficial. Side bends are definitely soothing to my rls.

Yes; that’s it exactly and it is amazing. I’ve almost forgotten what the creepy crawleys feel like. Rls is a LOT more bearable but (never one to by-pass an opportunity to moan) does still keep me awake all night if I don’t treat it - and sometimes even when I do.

Yes, with his encouragement, I too added back in a tiny dose of pramipexole. I now only require the pramipexole to manage my rls - as I say, I discontinued the dipyridamole a while ago. I take breaks from the pramipexole from time to time in hope of deferring augmentation. I use Kratom when on a bre...

Just in relation to your original question, I would start with half teaspoon of Kratom dissolved in grapefruit juice. If that is not effective within about an hour you could try taking an additional half teaspoon. For me, it requires about one and a half teaspoons to address my symptoms effectively ...

I tried dipyridamole. I have augmented and withdrew from a high dose of pramipexole about two years prior to commencing dipyridamole. I didn’t notice dipyridamole causing any worsening of my symptoms but Holland did report a temporary worsening about 30 minutes after taking the dipyridamole. From me...

From research on the Internet (so it must be true), the properties of cannabis can vary significantly depending on when it is harvested. The trichomes (tiny little protrusions growing out of bud and leaf which give the plant it’s frosty appearance) turn from clear to milky and then to amber as the p...

I found adding dipyridamole to my combination of meds had a very beneficial impact on my general sense of well-being and of feeling rested and ‘myself’ during the day. This has persisted even though I discontinued dipyridamole after about 10 months. In general I would observe though that rls is a ve...

It does require some trial and error as it’s obviously optimal to take the minimum dose. It can be quite individual also. I would start low - one tablet about 30 mins before bed - and gradually work up. With rls it is better to address symptoms before they emerge. So once you know the dose that work...

In addition to sometimes taking a while to kick in 50mg of pregabalin is a relatively low dose. 150mg is not unusual. I would second getting serum ferritin test and commencing supplementation if it is less than 100 (make sure to get the actual figure - not just that you are ‘normal’).

I read a post on healthunlocked recently of someone who found that menthol crystals mixed into an acqueous cream and applied to the legs helped their RLS a lot. In the hope-springs-eternal mode, my amazon order of menthol crystals is winging its way to me as I type. I applied Vicks to the soles of m...

So sorry to read of your worsened symptoms, Beth. I hope it turns out to be stress related for which at least there is an obvious (if not always easily achievable) solution. Also watch out for sleep deprivation - I think this can exacerbate RLS symptoms (in a cruel irony and easier to identify than ...

I returned to pramipexole (mirapex) 18 months after withdrawing from a very high dose following augmentation. I stick to 0.088mg per day. At first I used it only 5 out of 7 days but now I take it every day and I take breaks every so often (one is due shortly which I am dreading). I supplement it wit...

Hi QyX, There are a couple of strains mentioned in the incredibly long thread about cannabis started by NatWest. She mentions medical mass and also sensi star. I have also heard strawberry cough recommended. I am still searching for a strain that helps my RLS but haven't managed to source any of the...

I suspect that what Dr. Paruthi is referencing is that, in a most cruel irony, lack of sleep actually exacerbates RLS. I have seen this referred to elsewhere also and it is certainly my experience. After I withdrew from pramipexole following augmentation, I went into a spiral of no sleep and terribl...