Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) Discussion Board

Hi Rustsmith, I tried methadone a few years ago but it affected my bedroom performance, so I didn't use it for long. Might that have been a short-term issue, and worthy of another attempt? I just tried 'morphine sulf ER" (15mg 2/day) and the first night was unsuccessful: legs (and hand) that demande...

Thank's Badnights, What benefits might a drug holiday bring? I understand the "costs": pain getting off oxy, risking further augmentation, pharmacy/doc hassles, but unclear about the benefit it might bring. I have sought-out Oxycontin (the extended release oxycodone) but the generic version is unava...

Hey Jimmy, sorry to hear your story. So much pain and sorrow. Hopefully sleep dancers story was helpful. I am similarly afflicted with RLS. I concur that seeking mental health aids is essential. My tool is the Calm app which I use along with other meditation to relieve anxiety and gain peace. Like y...

Thanks for your feedback, deb, and glad you've found relief. Any other experiences with SCS out there?

I have had RLS for years and currently have it controlled (mostly anyway) with an opioid prescribed by my wonderful sleep doctor in the Midwest. I recently underwent a 7-day trial spinal cord stimulator (SCS) for leg/back pain and for RLS. Since I could not stop the opioids due to withdrawal symptom...