Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) Discussion Board

Gulliver, I'm sorry I mixed up your meds. You augmented on Mirapex and now on Requip.

I agree with ViewAskew, you could be augmenting on the Mirapex. I also cannot take any of the DA's because of that very reason, I get worse with these drugs. No Requip, Mirapex, or Sinemet for me. I have recently found great relief with Lyrica. My physician substituted that for Neurontin since I had...

My first thought when you mentioned that you "just stood there and stammered", did your physician mention a TIA, or small stroke. I don't know of any medications that would cause a person to be functioning and thinking clearly, but unable to speak. Could this just be a coincidence with you...

Susie, As I sit here and read your physicians response I'm thinking is this guy for real? Unless you have another sleep disorder diagnosis,such as sleep apnea, the CPAP mask will have no effect on RLS. Do you have a copy of Mayo Clinics Algorhythm for RLS to take w/ you to your appt? I'm glad to hea...

D4, I'd like to know what medication regimen Dr Silber currently has you on. I suffer from severe RLS and PLMD and am currently on Lyrica,Xanax, and Norco.This combo seems to be working for now. I can't take any of the DA's because I augment on them.I'm very excited to finally see a physician that i...

I live in Michigan and going to Mayo Clinic in Minn. next month. The head of the movement disorder/sleep clinic is Dr. M. Silber. He also helped write Mayo clinics algorhythm for RLS. Anyone w/ RLS should have a copy of this so their primary physician has a guideline for prescription writing. Since ...

I have been on Lyrica now for over a month. This medication replaced Neurontin 600mg(4) at bedtime. I had been on Neurontin for 11 yrs, so it either had just stopped working or my RLS worsened. My neuro recently increased my Lyrica 150 mg 3x/day. This medication has not only helped my RLS, but I con...

I can relate to the "heavy legs" feeling in the morning. I also take Xanax at night, but do not believe it is related.I can actually get this feeling any time during the day. I usually take my first dose of medication as soon as I get up.Running, stretching and a hot shower really seem to ...

Maria, I'm doubtful Tramadol will cover you enough after being on Methadone.

Yes, Neurontin is a great drug for RLS. It helped me for 11 yrs. and max dose @ times of 3600mgs. However, I have recently been switched to Lyrica 150 mg 3 times a day. My insomnia and RLS are under control. I'm very happy to read that another RLS patient is getting RELIEF. Only us sufferers can tru...

I saw the new Neurologist today @ Henry Ford Hospital in Bloomfield Hills,Mi. She was very knowledgable about M.S. but she said she was not a movement disorder specialist for RLS.She did not think I had M.S. but, my MRI(brain)had some increased white plaque areas that I did not have 5 yrs ago. So no...

I recently commented on my RLS being out of control and my cocktail of meds I must ingest daily just to function.(Norco,Neurontin 600 mg 4 @ night, Xanax 1mg) I'm also seeing a new neuro guy @ Henry Ford for possibe M.S. on Monday. I am currently on sick leave due to all the symptoms, no sleep, and ...

Thanks to everyone for their input regarding my meds. However I was recently in E.R. from what I thought were side effects from my medications.

Good morning to everyone! I'm very grateful to have stumbled upon this website...I have found people who "get It". This is my first "venting" blog so it my be lengthy. I have had RLS all my life, however the last 12 yrs I've had to resort to medications.