Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) Discussion Board

Wednesday 10 January 2024 Welcome today to Halster who says just as it has affected thousands this ailment is very disruptive to a healthy and productive life. Sleep deprivation is the bottom line and has many repercussions to Halster and those around. Sleep is usually what drives a sufferer to seek...

Lissa, so you had a negative effect from Sertraline after only 3 days. I guess it's a good thing that it showed itself quickly.
I'm at 4 weeks today and no negativity (so far).
Thank you for taking time to let me know.

Mrs Weary, thank you for telling us of your experience with Quell. All such information is useful as it may prove to be of interest to a member.

6 January 2024 Welcome today to Valeriej21 whose Rls - primary refractory - has taken away her life. She lives her life around it as managing the symptoms - that are all day long full Body - is difficult. Please make a post telling us how you are presently managing your symptoms. I wonder are you ta...

Lissa, out of interest, how long were you taking the sertraline before it caused you major Rls issues.

Andy, it's early days yet with the sertraline , only 4 weeks, so I don't want to be smug about it. However I will remain hopeful.
Some years ago I was taking Citalopram for several years and at that time was also unaware of any negative impact.

5 January 2024 Welcome today to spombo who has suffered with RLS for over 40 years.It seems to be hereditary, father and 2 sisters also have it. Have you been successfully treating your symptoms? You will find plenty of information on the forums which we hope you will find useful. If you have any qu...

An antidepressant usually works by increasing seratonin and this is what worsens the symptoms of rls. Wellbutrin works differently by increasing availability of the neurotransmitters dopamine and norepinephrine but not serotonin, It is thought that Welbrutin will not exacerbate the symptoms of rls a...

31st December 2023 Welcome today to rlsuser who says lack of sleep is affecting life. Indeed rls affects so much of our life but sleep is what drives most sufferers to seek help. You will find useful information in the Just Joined Forum and if you will make a post telling us how you are managing you...

Sunday 31 December 2023 Welcome today to njbvass who says Knowledge is power to help ones self. He has tried ........ Compression socks, vit d, c , iron, magnesium ... A rolling pin, icey rub, hot, baths with epsom salts, massage machine. Elimination diets and medicine to see what affects him..........

Friday 29 December 2023 Welcome today to Moosh70 who has been up since 4:00 a.m. with Restless arm syndrome. It is not a daily thing it just happens occasionally but it makes Moosh70 unable to sleep. Did you start with Restless legs that then spread to your arms. Often this can be a sign of augmenta...

Friday 29th December 2023 Welcome today to RLSCANDY has had RLS for over 20yrs but it has really become much worse in the last 6 months and is now causing severe insomnia. Is it only in the last 6 months that you have been suffering from insomnia. Insomnia is a part of RLS but if your symptoms have ...

Friday 29 December 2023 Welcome today to tereasab who is exhausted. She has had RLS for three weeks and is only getting possibly 1-2 hours of sleep at night. Do you mean you have only had RLS for 3 weeks, or that it has been particularly bad for 3 weeks? Lack of sleep is often what drives an RLS suf...

Wednesday 27 December 2023 Welcome today to Iharms who has had RLS for her whole life. Currently dealing with insomnia from perimenopause and the RLS has become very bad. Iharmsfeeing hopeless. We are sorry you are feeling so hopeless. Are you currently prescribed any medication by your doctor and h...

I often think of that awful experience Steve endured and how it could still happen to others who are vulnerable. Patients who deserve good medical care and are mistreated. Many people I'm sure will be struggling through this holiday season heavy hearted but with a smile on their face for the sake of...