Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) Discussion Board

I am new to all of this. Oh, I have had RLS for 3 years or so but no one knew what it was. Does everyone take several medications to deal with RLS? I am taking ambien to sleep, using a pain patch, taking Keppra and sometimes using another pain medication by mouth. I am up again tonight it is 12:00 m...

Hi again, I guess I am jumping all over the place. Just hoping for some help an glad to have someone to talk with. I was on Requip for about 6 mo. I took clonazapem at one time. I am not sure why the doctor change it to Requip. There for a while I wasn't alowed to drive out of town because I would g...

Thank you for your reply. to correct my miss information I had the 2 brain tumors. Anyway, I am on Cymbalta and was on Reqip but just was changed to Keppra. I am not getting along with it very well but haven't really had time to give it a true test. I use a pain patch, Lidoderm or darvocet or hydroc...

I am new to this forum and the foundation. I have had RLS for at least 3 years. No one knew what was wrong with me. I was sleeping all day walking the floor all night. Taking too many pain pills trying to feel better. I was first diagonsed with Sleep Apnea. I got that under control and for a while ...

I would like to converse with someone who is using Keppra for RLS. I have just started using it. I was using Reqip but just went off of it because it was making me screw up my mouth, a side affect wich is uncommon. Unconsusly I would move my mouth into alkinds of positions. My family and friends re...

Thanks everyone for your input. The Dr. just changed my Med to Keppra because of the facial tic. I haven't tried it yet. Does anyone know anything about this medication? Jimmie

I have been taking Requip for my RLS. This medication has helped but it makes me have facial tac. I screw up my mouth all the time. Has anyone else had this trouble. What other medication would help my RLS?

Thanks for the info Jimmie