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by Polar Bear
Tue Feb 27, 2024 9:44 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

I note that the 12 subjects in the study were all Vitamin D deficient prior to the treatment.

i.e. ""Vitamin D supplementation lessens the severity of RLS symptoms where Vitamin D is deficient""
by Polar Bear
Tue Feb 27, 2024 9:34 am
Forum: Just Joined?
Topic: February 2024 - NEW MEMBERS
Replies: 38
Views: 979

Welcome to Vicki s

27 February 2024 Welcome today to Vickis who has had RLS for as long as she can remember. She is now 60 yo and it has gotten terrible over last several years . Vicki has it every night and has tried everything. She is at her wits end and very frustrated. We are all sufferers here and we understand y...
by Polar Bear
Mon Feb 26, 2024 10:08 pm
Forum: Just Joined?
Topic: February 2024 - NEW MEMBERS
Replies: 38
Views: 979

Welcome to jpss1

Monday 26 February 2024 Welcome today to jpss1 who can't get a good nights sleep and sick of the annoyance. Sleep is what sends most rls sufferers to seek help. Annoyance is putting it mildly. There's a lot of information in the Just Joined Forum. If you have any questions please post either by join...
by Polar Bear
Sun Feb 25, 2024 7:56 pm
Forum: Physical Treatments
Topic: You feel fine and then you lie down . . . !
Replies: 2
Views: 236

Re: You feel fine and then you lie down . . . !

Exactly what Steve says above about hot water .....but icy cold water worked for me, every time. Feels painful for a.moment but very quickly eases. I used a jug to constantly trickle the water from at least knee high. 15-20 minutes and ready for bed.
by Polar Bear
Fri Feb 23, 2024 6:06 pm
Forum: Augmentation
Topic: Reversing Restless Leg Syndrome
Replies: 34
Views: 1543

Re: Reversing Restless Leg Syndrome

What a great night you had. I also use a cpap machine and find greatly helps my sleep.
by Polar Bear
Fri Feb 23, 2024 12:49 pm
Forum: Augmentation
Topic: Reversing Restless Leg Syndrome
Replies: 34
Views: 1543

Re: Reversing Restless Leg Syndrome

You appear to have had a positive appointment at the VA Hospital and I wish you well as you further reduce your Requip.
The journey is likely to be difficult but you know this.
I remember the day I was finally finished with Requip.... feeling like I had just conquered Everest.
by Polar Bear
Wed Feb 21, 2024 7:16 pm
Forum: Just Joined?
Topic: February 2024 - NEW MEMBERS
Replies: 38
Views: 979

Welcome to Treshca

21 February 2024 Welcome today to Treshca who has had RLS over 50 years now. Started in teens. Treshca developed augmentation after being prescribed 3 different DA medications. Currently on 100 mg of Tramadol a night. Still experiencing daytime RLS symptoms which affects work at times. Treshca says ...
by Polar Bear
Wed Feb 21, 2024 12:49 am
Forum: Just Joined?
Topic: Head roll
Replies: 24
Views: 703

Re: Head roll

*Buglegs* The burning in your legs makes me think of neuropathy. Have you seen your doctor about this. You know that your 3 mg Requip for RLS is way too high, daily max being 1 mg. If augmenting you need to wean off the Requip... A treatment plan needs to be discussed. It is a difficult time but if ...
by Polar Bear
Tue Feb 20, 2024 7:17 pm
Forum: Physical Treatments
Topic: Vacation Reprieve
Replies: 18
Views: 10979

Re: Vacation Reprieve

You had a wonderful time checking out your Vacation Reprieve.
6 weeks is a long time.
by Polar Bear
Tue Feb 20, 2024 10:42 am
Forum: Prescription Medications
Topic: Chronic Cough Medication
Replies: 5
Views: 94

Re: Chronic Cough Medication

I'm glad the Gabapentin is working for you and hope it continues.
by Polar Bear
Tue Feb 20, 2024 10:34 am
Forum: Just Joined?
Topic: February 2024 - NEW MEMBERS
Replies: 38
Views: 979

Welcome to jamjewiz

20 February 2024 Welcome today to janjewiz who has RLS. New medications have resulted in real frustration and dreadful nights. janjewiz wants to increase knowledge. If new medications are causing frustration you need to speak with your doctor. What are the new meds. Are you taking a DA such as ropin...
by Polar Bear
Mon Feb 19, 2024 11:18 am
Forum: Just Joined?
Topic: February 2024 - NEW MEMBERS
Replies: 38
Views: 979

Welcome to Vivace

19 February 2024 Welcome today to Vivace who can’t sit still and some nights can’t sleep at all. Is your doctor treating your RLS symptoms and have your had your Ferritin Serum level checked. This needs to be up around 100 and not just 'normal' which can be anything from 20+. If you have any questio...
by Polar Bear
Mon Feb 19, 2024 6:40 am
Forum: Prescription Medications
Topic: Chronic Cough Medication
Replies: 5
Views: 94

Re: Chronic Cough Medication

I've been taking Pregabalin (which is a sister drug to Gabapentin) for many years without issue. it's prescribed for diabetic neuropathy.
by Polar Bear
Sun Feb 18, 2024 4:02 pm
Forum: Just Joined?
Topic: February 2024 - NEW MEMBERS
Replies: 38
Views: 979

Welcome to Junebug

18 February 2024 Welcome today to Junebug who has had RLS for over 40 years. It has gradually gotten worse over the years spreading into her upper body. After retirement it has gotten out of hand. It prevents Junebug from getting a good nights sleep and dictates her social life. She finds joy in qui...
by Polar Bear
Sun Feb 18, 2024 3:43 pm
Forum: Just Joined?
Topic: Head roll
Replies: 24
Views: 703

Re: Head roll

At present your issue is uncontrolled RLS. You say your family doctor cannot help with your RLS. You could start with discussing with her the link in my signature, as previously mentioned. However you need proper expert help to sort RLS symptoms. Look what has happened to date, you' ended up on 12mg...