Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) Discussion Board

I was diagnosed in my mid 20's. My doctor sent me to a sleep specialist who prescribed Mirapex. It was miraculous! The miracle lasted for years for me, though I was gradually increasing my dose. By the time I hit my late 30's, I was at maximum dose of Mirapex, taking 1800mg gabapentin and Klonopin (...

I am in the severe category and it would not work for me. Using a vibrating massager anywhere on me can trigger my legs. I've often dreamed of a device that could provide a deep muscle massage - it would have the large balls inside that rotate and press into the muscle, like a massage chair, only f...

I am in the severe category and it would not work for me. Using a vibrating massager anywhere on me can trigger my legs. I've often dreamed of a device that could provide a deep muscle massage - it would have the large balls inside that rotate and press into the muscle, like a massage chair, only fo...

Were the ones recommended once a day taken in the morning or evening?

I have had to go to sleep on my stomach for years. If my legs are quiet, lying on my back will get them going in minutes, guaranteed. So I lie on my stomach. If only one leg is bothering me, I stretch that one flat and crook the other. If it's both, I have to stretch both out and lie flat on my stom...

Last year I went on Atkins for the first time and lost about 70lbs. I went off it gradually in late summer. My legs were better through the fall and early winter, then started getting worse again. I recently had to increase my meds. I have also gained back almost all the weight. I didn't equate my s...

Dr. Valley, Kettering Medical Center Sleep Disorders Clinic, Dayton, OH

Hello all. Like most of you here, I have WED/RLS 24/7 without meds. I am on Mirapex, .75 mg/day. I avoid caffiene and eat a lot of meat for the iron. My symptoms have been getting worse lately, so I figure I'm beginning to augment. It's going to be tough, as I don't have insurance and don't even hav...

Hello everyone. I'm new here. Eefall, I read your saga with intense interest. I am 49 years old. I have had RLS/WED for over 20 years. At first it was occasional, but then it became severe, every night. My doctor referred me to a specialist, who put me on Mirapex, .125mg. It was a miracle! No side e...

I haven't combined those two drugs myself. I have taken Mirapex and Neurontin together. I was taking the max of Mirapex a few years ago, and had to go on what they call a "drug holiday". I stopped all meds except my thyroid and neurontin for 2 weeks )HORRIBLE experience!). Then I went on R...