Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) Discussion Board

Looking back I think I skipped something. I did try methadone and found even at a small dosage I had to fight to stay awake all day. I would find myself falling asleep at work and was worried about driving so it wasn’t for me. Still doing the extended release oxycodone for now. Thanks everyone for y...

Thank you so much for your insight! I did a lot of internet searches but couldn’t seem to find what I needed. Today I took only the amoxicillin and ibuprofen but was still bothered much if the day. Maybe, as you said, it’s the surgery itself. I had two root canals and five extractions so I imagine t...

I take extended release oxycodone (Xtampza ER 13.5 mg) and it's been working pretty well for my rls. I had extensive dental work done two days ago and one of the meds they prescribed post-surgery is causing severe RLS and I can't figure out which one. It comes on too soon to take another oxy, plus I...

I'm sorry for the late reply, but I've had a lot going on and can finally get back on here and wanted to update you on the methadone. Turns out I did sleep well with the methadone and it did well for preventing the rls to act up, but I had to fight to stay awake all day and would find myself falling...

Beth, thank you for this update. I had wondered if that's what was happening with me when I was taking the 10 mg hydrocodone at night and nothing during the day, and then the same with the oxycodone. I'm hoping with the methadone that since it's a long acting one I won't have that problem - probably...

Hi Paul! I love this forum. It is so helpful to connect with others and share what we learn. That feeling in the core is - yes - harder to describe than the legs and arms and just a horrible feeling! I'm in Eastern North Carolina and he is my PCP and is the doctor at the little local family practice...

So sorry for the late response. I just got back on here today. Thank you so much for this helpful info. I discussed the extended release versions and he prescribed the extended release oxycodone - XTAMPZA ER 13.5 MG Capsule once a day. I take it in the evening so it will help me sleep. The first 3 d...

Thanks for your helpful reply, Steve. I see my doctor this week and wanted some information before going so I can try and figure out my next step and know what to talk to him about. I do understand all meds affect everyone differently. Since I know with hydrocodone I'm often struggling all day to st...

I'm trying to decide if I should try methadone so this looks like a good place to start for some helpful information. I augmented within a month or two on every RLS med available. My RLS hits at any time day or night and often also involves my arms and even my torso - like my entire body is affected...