Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) Discussion Board

Ann, this is a very frustrating situation that you and your husband find yourselves. Things just don't seem fair ! I have referred several times to our NHS system here, which we all complain about, but those who wish can take out private insurance (or have it as an employment perk) as a backup which...

A point of consolation ---- at least you haven't been the only one to damage the garage

Hope your IBS has settled.

Gill, I don't understand what you mean by 'speed of your legs'. The sensations are usually just that i.e. a sensation - a strange crawling feeling. The feeling may be strong, or not so strong, rather like a headache could be mild, or really severe. But I don't understand where speed comes into it ??...

I have seen the chestnut advertised for circulation but don't know of anyone with any experience of using it. Sorry.

Hopefully you will hear back from her soon, and save you from a weekend of worrying about it.

In the meantime, remember you are the patient and you deserve treatment for your symptoms.

Ann, I'm so happy for you. And so envious of your appointment, how I wish we had an expert over here.

I can just feel the optimism coming from you ... and all the way across the Atlantic.....

Yippeee... I am so happy for you.

Sorry things are so bad. I agree with runkrun, I think you need to be face-to-face with doc to make doc see you mean business. i.e. This needs sorted!

I think it would be wonderful to name and shame such doctors. Also to name great doctors.

Here in N.I. we don't have any rls experts, but I can see how it would be of great advantage in somewhere lke the US.

Fingers crossed on your behalf that you get to see Dr B very soon.

Susan, I wish you absolutely, totally, a great appointment with Dr B. I pray that all goes good. I can't wait to hear how your appt goes. Oh... and have fun also. Ann, If I was on your side of the Atlantic I'd be straight in there making an appt with Dr B. Think of the cost of the fare as your treat...

Yes, I knew it lowered the seizure threshold, thanks to your information, and of course, knew of your awful episode with it. I just hadn't been sure that it was possibly incompatible with every type of AD.

Thanks.

Zach, just out of interest, why do you advise to stay away from Ultram if there is a need for depression meds?

Please don't lose heart.
I know you have a copy of Dr Bs book to show your doc, it might also be an idea to print out a copy of the Mayo Clinic Algorithm for easy reference.
Good luck on Monday.

Have you managed to talk to your doc about coming off requip/opiate prescription.

Hope you are getting some sleep.