Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) Discussion Board

My ferratin level was 60 in a recent test, but the PA said there was a high hematocrit level that indicated a high level of available iron so iron therapy was not indicated. Does this make sense?

Sorry not to update sooner -- been away with limited internet access. My doctor had encouraged me to increase Ropinerole up to 4mg and I pretty clearly augmented with terrible effect. With advice from here and the Medical Bulletin I titrated slowly down and got off the Ropinerole. I had been on Mira...

Had iron checked. 60, but PA said other numbers indicated plenty of iron in the blood, so wasn't comfortable supplementing. Brought medical bulletin and augmentation handout. PA not familiar with augmentation, but impressed with info because you weren't pushing drugs and ideas seemed to make sense t...

I'm so appreciative of the help offered. It's awesome that folks here are willing to give your time to respond so quickly and thoughtfully. When I first posted I was up to 4mg of Ropinirole and took it all at once that day. Had a horrible night as described above. It helped to spread the 4mg over th...

I'm 71 and was well controlled for many years on Mirapex 0.5 once a day at noon. About six weeks ago I started waking up with "spasms" at night. My doctor suggested I split the dose, taking 0.25 noon and early evening. Didn't really work, so I asked if I should consider switching to someth...