Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) Discussion Board

Hey Nadia..... Just wondering how you got on at the sleep doc..

Can't wait to hear if you have any specific changes which will hopefully help.

Some doc.... I don't think. As for a prescription for the ranitidine, here in UK we can buy that OTC from our local chain supermarket at .75 dosage x 12 pills for around £1.50, thats probably $2. Lady doc needs educated. Can they just put down that they are an 'expert' in rls, regardless of their ex...

A couple of years ago I tried this rls oil from this company. Paid for it to be shipped to the UK. It did nothing at all for my rls. I even ordered a second bottle... to be sure..... still nothing. Well there was one bonus, all this oil getting rubbed around the lower spine meant soft and smooth but...

Ta, you can probably tell I am of an age that is not into computer games. lol

Woodsie - what is bubble breaker ??

I have rls 24/7 but it is worse in the evenings. If you check, there are about 4 critera for a 'diagnosis'. And it is unlikely to go away on its own, unless the rls is being caused by some medication that you are taking and have rls as a side effect. There is wonderful information on this forum. goo...

Hi Keana I have rls 24/7 and have been a sufferer for over 30 years. I take 3mg requip throughout the 24 hours and supplement with tramadol (Ultram) in the evening followed by a sleep aid around midnight. This helps a great deal. And I am sorry the requip did not work for you. I cannot believe that ...

Nadia, good luck with sleep doc on 17th. I have found the tramadol to help immensely.

Yes Brian, I use Tramadol 50mg, one at around 6.30pm and another at around 10.30pm. Together with the requip this is the best relief I can remember having. Still occasional breakthrough but very little/ I haven't been aware of any 'buzz' such as Zach mentions, and didn't know that it had any anti -d...

I can have cold feet and will still have rls symptoms. The cold water on the legs for about 20 minutes is different.

Brian, one thing that did work for me before meds..... I filled a bucket with water as cold as possible and sat with my feet in it, splashing the water up to my knees. For about 20 minutes. This worked not too badly, cut the symptoms sometimes long enough to get over to sleep. Hmmm.. Jules and Sandy...

I got your point Ann, i.e. that organic doesn't necessarily mean perfect

Hi Brian I am over in N.Ireland, so use the same health system as yourself. My doc was happy to look at the Mayo Algorithm and works with me. I take requip and tramadol plus a sleeping aid. Yes, I went to him with the Algorithm printout, almost humble and cap in hand, hoping he wouldn't be offended....

What about emailing Dr B. He answers questions very quickly. His contact is somno@verizon.net and he has questions/answers at rls.org. He is based at the Mayo Clinic. You could tell him what meds you are on and your rls and other medical history and see what he says. The when you return to your psyc...

There is a link to the Mayo Algorithm at the bottom of Zach's posts.

I think perhaps Views had a link on her posts.

No doubt someone will very quickly give you a definite link.