Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) Discussion Board

I used to have burning of the feet, now it is more burning of the whole leg and not just the feet. The burning sensation would come for a few weeks and then leave for a few weeks. Doc thinks it may be peripheral neuopathy. However, I have recently begun Tramadol 50mg in the evenings to supplement my...

I have rls 24/7 and also take a statin drug daily. I cannot link the two together as I had rls before the statin.

Good luck Susan... Hope tonight is just as good.

Well done you.

Glad to see you back Ruby, don't know what you're talking about regarding any 'hard feelings' out there, maybe something went over the top of my head. Anyway... sister.... here's hoping you catch/dodge the curve balls. If you find out how... let me know. And hey... let us all know. Nadia, wouldn't i...

70 years young!!!

have a great time.

This is exactly how my GP reacted when I gave him the Algorithm.
Doesn't it give you hope.

Yes Gill, as Zach says, you've never said exactly what meds you are on.
why don't you list on this post all of your meds and their dosage, and see what advice comes forth.

Hi Gill
Sounds like you may have made a bit of headway with your doc.
I think Pregabalin is the same as Lyrica which is often referred to on this site.

Good luck

thanks, Ann

Oh Nadia.... we care.... we do....

You need sleep...

Hi Sleuth, I am 59 yrs and have had rls for 30 years. At present I use requip to cover for 24/7 and tramadol to supplement from around 6pm to midnight. You say that some time ago you tried requip and it didn't work. I wonder if you were ever on the correct dosage, and also if you ever tried taking i...

Hope all goes well for you.

Good luck

Does your doc not understand what you are explaining to her and how desperate you are.. I wonder if you and your doc and talking at cross purposes. I suggest the following: Write notes of what you want to say to the doc. Make sure you have them in your hand to refer to at the appointment. Take someo...

yes Gill, things are ok, all things considered

I took the algorithm with me on Monday past, to the doc, and we slightly changed the medications, so things appear to be improved. fingers crossed

Take care.