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by Rustsmith
Mon Mar 11, 2024 5:59 pm
Forum: Non-prescription Medicines, Supplements, Diet
Topic: STUDY: NEAR-INFRARED LIGHT DECREASES RLS SYMPTOMS
Replies: 12
Views: 320

Re: STUDY: NEAR-INFRARED LIGHT DECREASES RLS SYMPTOMS

Although your personal doctor may not be familiar with the causes of RLS, that does not mean that the causes are not known. A deficiency of iron in the subtantia nigra portion of the brain has long been known to be a cause of RLS. What is not known and probably varies between individuals is why this...
by Rustsmith
Mon Mar 11, 2024 2:42 pm
Forum: Physical Treatments
Topic: Spinal Stenosis = RLS for me
Replies: 9
Views: 6149

Re: Spinal Stenosis = RLS for me

does this low dose require a med for constipation? I cannot help you with detailed info on buprenorphine, but I can tell you that constipation is a side effect common to all of the opioids. The med works on receptors in the colon that are similar to the ones that cause issues in our brains. Many fi...
by Rustsmith
Mon Mar 11, 2024 2:39 pm
Forum: Just Joined?
Topic: March 2024
Replies: 24
Views: 955

Welcome to shakytown

Monday, March 11 Welcome to shakytown, who has had RLS for 3 years and beginning to again augment on Ropinerole and is looking for alternatives to dopamine agonist type medication. In general it has been somewhat well controlled but has been impacting shaky's sleep more substantially and shaky is ho...
by Rustsmith
Sun Mar 10, 2024 11:41 pm
Forum: Non-prescription Medicines, Supplements, Diet
Topic: STUDY: NEAR-INFRARED LIGHT DECREASES RLS SYMPTOMS
Replies: 12
Views: 320

Re: STUDY: NEAR-INFRARED LIGHT DECREASES RLS SYMPTOMS

First my experience with Red Light laser treatment. About seven years ago, I experienced a mild hamstring pull about six weeks before a marathon that would run every year. The injury wasn't severe, but it would have prevented me from finishing the 26 mile course. I knew a doctor who was also a runne...
by Rustsmith
Fri Mar 08, 2024 4:24 pm
Forum: Non-prescription Medicines, Supplements, Diet
Topic: 2 STUDIES: Yoga produced significant improvement in RLS symptoms and severity
Replies: 15
Views: 593

Re: 2 STUDIES: Yoga produced significant improvement in RLS symptoms and severity

Also, you have no idea of the severity of my RLS. I can tell you that it was extreme. I often had to stand up to watch TV. I couldn't hold my wife's hand. Suicide and chopping my legs off were nightly thoughts. This forum is open to everyone. Many of us who take medications tried to survive RLS wit...
by Rustsmith
Fri Mar 08, 2024 12:51 am
Forum: Non-prescription Medicines, Supplements, Diet
Topic: 2 STUDIES: Yoga produced significant improvement in RLS symptoms and severity
Replies: 15
Views: 593

Re: 2 STUDIES: Yoga produced significant improvement in RLS symptoms and severity

I agree with Frunobulax's concern with that wording. Many who have mild to moderate RLS that can be controlled by diet and/or exercise have a difficult time believing that their "treatment" regime will not work for everyone. My RLS is officially rated as "Very Severe" and can only be controlled with...
by Rustsmith
Fri Mar 08, 2024 12:46 am
Forum: Non-prescription Medicines, Supplements, Diet
Topic: STUDY: Vitamin D Lessens the Severity of Restless Legs
Replies: 7
Views: 182

Re: STUDY: Vitamin D Lessens the Severity of Restless Legs

Nan, thanks for bringing up the risk associated with taking too much Vitamin D. There was recently a new item about a man in the UK who died after taking mega doses of Vitamin D for many months. Apparently he fell into the trap of thinking that if a little bit is good, more is better. Just like iron...
by Rustsmith
Tue Mar 05, 2024 10:58 pm
Forum: Just Joined?
Topic: March 2024
Replies: 24
Views: 955

Welcome to Flash

Tuesday, March 5 Welcome to Flash, who has been in very good health for Flash's whole life. Flash is now facing an unfamiliar physical condition with RLS. Flash gets a little apprehensive as the evening hours approach not knowing how severe the symptoms will be. Fear as of bedtime approaches is some...
by Rustsmith
Tue Mar 05, 2024 5:08 pm
Forum: Just Joined?
Topic: March 2024
Replies: 24
Views: 955

Welcome to lakemom70

Tuesday, March 5 Welcome to lakemom70, whodr RLS prevents her from enjoying or participating in activities. It negatively affects her mood and well-being. It's becoming dangerous to drive over 30 minutes because she is so tired all the time. What sort of treatment is your doctor providing to treat y...
by Rustsmith
Tue Mar 05, 2024 5:04 pm
Forum: Just Joined?
Topic: March 2024
Replies: 24
Views: 955

Welcome to SleepyVal

Tuesday, March 5 Welcome to SleepyVal, who didn't know what RLS was until having a sleep study for OSA and was then diagnosed. SleepyVal had it for over 20 years. Meds helped, but now has in augmentation, has moved, and is struggling to get good treatment. Finding a provider who understands how to t...
by Rustsmith
Tue Mar 05, 2024 4:57 pm
Forum: Just Joined?
Topic: March 2024
Replies: 24
Views: 955

Welcome to dgaede

Tuesday, March 5

Welcome to

dgaede, who has RLS and it has caused severe problems including sleep and traveling.

Those are issues for all of us. If you have any questions or need advice about your treatment, just post a message for us.
by Rustsmith
Mon Mar 04, 2024 6:45 pm
Forum: Just Joined?
Topic: March 2024
Replies: 24
Views: 955

Welcome to prickard

Monday, March 4 Welcome to prickard, who has RLS and is looking for alternatives to Ropinorole. There are a number of treatment options to ropinerole. The choice depends on why you need to change. You can get an idea by looking at the document in the link in my signature. You are also welcome to pos...
by Rustsmith
Mon Mar 04, 2024 5:38 pm
Forum: Just Joined?
Topic: Head roll
Replies: 24
Views: 703

Re: Head roll

I have had to self diagnose my last two medical conditions and then go to the doctor to request the appropriate treatment. In both cases, I was like you and had been complaining about symptoms that the doctor blew off. I have since come to realize that medical specialists are incapable of thinking o...
by Rustsmith
Mon Mar 04, 2024 5:28 pm
Forum: Prescription Medications
Topic: Where do I go from here?
Replies: 36
Views: 873

Re: Where do I go from here?

There are two issues. First is that the FDA's telemedicine rules require that you must already be a patient of the doctor. That means that you must have an in person appointment before you can use telemedicine. The FDA recently tried to do away their pandemic rule that allowed telemedicine and they ...
by Rustsmith
Mon Mar 04, 2024 5:19 pm
Forum: Prescription Medications
Topic: How does community feel about Horizant?
Replies: 16
Views: 7626

Re: How does community feel about Horizant?

I had a consult with Dr. Aggarwal in Pittsburgh and she recommends I go on methadone but I have not been able to find a doctor to prescribe. Any help with that would be appreciated. Finding a doctor that is willing to prescribe opioids for chronic non-pain conditions is difficult. It will require l...