Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) Discussion Board

Thanks for all the info. I’ve tried the gabapentin and all the others and they literally do nothing. I’m doing ok right now. I’m seeing a new neurologist and he’s put me on 8 mg of Neupro (6 didn’t work). It’s working and I’m having my second set of iron infusions this week. It’s funny, but he had s...

I had my first iron infusion Wednesday (200mg) and I have my next one on Monday. Then there’s a break and we’ll do the 2 infusions 2 more times. How long after the last series of infusions should I try a night without medication? I know everyone is different, but about how long does it last before y...

I’ve been on the Neupro patch off and on for 4 years. My neurologist prescribed 4mg. That was quickly not enough and he wouldn’t prescribe higher. I discovered by accident that wearing one for 48 hours and adding a new one each day actually gives me enough medication. I’ve been doing that for 2 year...

Thank you Steve and Holland. Some excellent suggestions. I’m pretty much stuck with my neurologist because I live on the Big Island of Hawaii and specialists are not easy to find. I’m going to order the book and definitely suggest to my doctor that I try IV iron treatments and different opioids if t...

I’m at my wits end. I’ve tried Ropinirole, gabapentin, Neupro, OxyContin, an several others that I can’t remember. I either have problems with augmentation, medicine not working through the night, or side effects I can’t handle. The OxyContin worked well, but I had severe sweats and itching all over...

I live in Hawaii and the doctors here really don't want to prescribe opiates. I've tried every medication for my RLS and finally my neurologist prescribed 10mg Oxycontin every night. I had to sign a contract and have to have urine tests every few months. It's worth it. I'm sleeping the best I have i...