Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) Discussion Board

Thanks bad nights you were right continue to have issues two weeks after last dose of sifrol has anybody else experienced neuropathic type symptoms in their feet and legs post withdrawal? Is worse than the RLS

Hi guys sorry for my absence and thanks for all your comments been in hospital on a different matter. Have been on 5 mg of methodone for three weeks and had my last dose of sifrol last night. Hardly any withdrawal symptoms at all an absolute blessing having access to the opiod. Now the bad news I fe...

Thanks Steve

Dennis

Steve is there an optimum dose of methodone or is it a case of more is better?

Dennis

Thanks guys unfortunately we have the same opioid paranoia in Australia that exists in the States think i will get some material together and have another crack at getting some methodone don't want to keep setting myself up to fail.

Dennis

To all those brave souls that have gone before me withdrawing from pramipexole following augmentation I am seeking advice. My doctor wants me to taper off. 5mg that I am currently taking and I am wondering what is the most effective schedule. I am also taking 600mg of gabapentin and am concerned abo...

Thanks Steve i feel humble reading the experience of other members in that my issues seem minor in comparison and I have the advantage of not having to work which makes it much easier to manage symptoms while keeping medications to a minimum. I am only on 0.5 mg of sifrol and 600 mg gabapentin which...

Hello to everyone from Australiaxstill really new to this forum so my aplogies for any dumb questions that have been answered previously. I am 67 and been battling anxiety and depression most of my life with most success with the antidepressant doxepin. Long story short restless legs became a seriou...

I am finding that you do what you have to do this complaint the anxiety and depression that goes with it can turn you into someone you barely recognise just a matter of keeping the faith i guess

Was thinking the same thing for the future but small steps for now i think thanks again for your tips

Thanks Ann thats a great relief to hear cannot wait to get off this drug !

I am currently dealing with this drug augmentation and experiencing some additional symptoms. Has anybody else had problems with cramping in their feet and toes? Worried i might be developing neuropathy just to add to the fun!

Thanks Ann thats most helpful

Really sucks doesn't it

I am based in Australia and sad to say we are way behind the States in terms of understanding and dreating DA augmentation and i am being offered no real support in dealing with the withdrawal . Does anyone know how I might be able to locate neurologists down here who have links to the foundation?