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by Polar Bear
Sun Feb 04, 2024 9:29 am
Forum: Just Joined?
Topic: February 2024 - NEW MEMBERS
Replies: 38
Views: 975

Welcome to judithearvizu

4 February 2024. Welcome to judithearvizu who has severe RLS and can't sleep. Her husband is angry and drs aren't listening. Sleep issues are usually what drives an RLS sufferer to seek help. Many doctors don't know how to properly treat RLS. See the link in my signature which is useful to share wit...
by Polar Bear
Sat Feb 03, 2024 4:09 am
Forum: Just Joined?
Topic: Sorbolene Lotion experience that seems to have worked
Replies: 8
Views: 1405

Re: Sorbolene Lotion experience that seems to have worked

I have no idea why this works so well for you. Sometimes there can be a placebo effect but this usually does not last. We often say here that what works for one does not necessarily work for another - usually referring to medication - but this moisturiser is working for you and long may it continue....
by Polar Bear
Mon Jan 29, 2024 4:10 pm
Forum: Prescription Medications
Topic: Buprenorphine
Replies: 1
Views: 240

Re: Buprenorphine

Subutex (brand name for buprenorphine) is a central nervous system depressant that binds to opioid receptors in the brain that help regulate physical movement, hormones, and mood. Effects on these important functions can factor into a person’s dietary habits, physical activity, and physiology. This ...
by Polar Bear
Mon Jan 22, 2024 4:27 pm
Forum: Just Joined?
Topic: January 2024 - NEW MEMBERS
Replies: 33
Views: 23241

Welcome to Yvonne

Monday 22 January 2024 Welcome to Yvonne whose RLS is having a tremendous affect on quality of life. It is experience throughout the day in legs, arms and torso. We are glad that you have found us. Have you had your Ferritin Serum checked, this should be up around 100 for an RLS sufferer and not acc...
by Polar Bear
Sun Jan 21, 2024 7:01 pm
Forum: Just Joined?
Topic: January 2024 - NEW MEMBERS
Replies: 33
Views: 23241

Welcome to canemba03

Sunday 21 January 2024

Welcome to

canemba03 who is Interested in current therapies for RLS.

As you read through the Forums please feel free to ask questions.
by Polar Bear
Sun Jan 21, 2024 3:02 pm
Forum: Just Joined?
Topic: January 2024 - NEW MEMBERS
Replies: 33
Views: 23241

Welcome to Imm04

Sunday 21 January 2024 Welcome today to Imm04 who has had rls for over 20 years and the symptoms keep getting worse. Imm04 would love to hear from others who are going through the same thing. Are you being prescribed medication by your doctor? I wonder have you been prescribed a DA such as Ropinerol...
by Polar Bear
Sun Jan 21, 2024 12:14 pm
Forum: Just Joined?
Topic: January 2024 - NEW MEMBERS
Replies: 33
Views: 23241

Welcome to MarkA

Sunday 21 January 2024 Welcome today to MarkA who is a lifelong sufferer of RLS. Chronic insomnia with stress. Chronic insomnia and stress go hand in hand with RLS and something that most of us will struggle with. We understand how you feel. Is your doctor prescribing medication at present? If you w...
by Polar Bear
Sun Jan 21, 2024 12:05 pm
Forum: Just Joined?
Topic: January 2024 - NEW MEMBERS
Replies: 33
Views: 23241

Welcome to Happy23

Sunday 21 Kamiaru 2024 Welcome today to Happy23 who has terrible RLS and wants to learn more about it and ways to conquer it! We are glad you have found us (but sorry that you need us). There is a lot of information to be found and we hope you find it useful. Have you had your Ferritin Serum checked...
by Polar Bear
Sun Jan 21, 2024 12:33 am
Forum: Just Joined?
Topic: January 2024 - NEW MEMBERS
Replies: 33
Views: 23241

Welcome to Junietta

Sunday 21 January 2024 Welcome today to Junietta whose life has been impacted by RLS. We are all sufferers here and understand the impact that RLS has on every aspect of life. There is a lot of reading available and I suggest you make a start with the Just Joined Forum. If you have any questions, pl...
by Polar Bear
Wed Jan 17, 2024 7:38 pm
Forum: General Topics: RLS
Topic: What’s the end game?
Replies: 7
Views: 913

Re: What’s the end game?

Bridgercan and Rustsmith, thank you both for your very moving posts.
by Polar Bear
Mon Jan 15, 2024 8:22 pm
Forum: Just Joined?
Topic: January 2024 - NEW MEMBERS
Replies: 33
Views: 23241

Welcome to Charlie6

15 January 2024 Welcome to Charlie6 who has RLS and is looking for options. Augmented twice on requip and can't tolerate most of the other drugs commonly prescribed. As you have already augmented on requip, you might find the Augmentation Forum relevant. What are you currently using to control your ...
by Polar Bear
Sun Jan 14, 2024 1:04 am
Forum: Just Joined?
Topic: Sorbolene Lotion experience that seems to have worked
Replies: 8
Views: 1405

Re: Sorbolene Lotion experience that seems to have worked

My rls symptoms are controlled by medication. Sometimes when there is breakthrough (evening) I will use a moisturizing lotion on my feet and legs. This often helpr but only when I'm actually massaging my limbs so it may be that the signal to the brain is interrupted. It doesn't always last for long ...
by Polar Bear
Sat Jan 13, 2024 3:09 pm
Forum: Just Joined?
Topic: January 2024 - NEW MEMBERS
Replies: 33
Views: 23241

Welcome to Cori from Sac

Saturday 13 January 2023 Welcome today to Cori from Sac who has had MS for about 15 years and RLS nearly as long. After receiving proper MS treatment, Cfs was stuck with RLS with no remedy. For the past decade would only get 3-4 hours of sleep a night which caused severe mood swings and emotional pr...
by Polar Bear
Wed Jan 10, 2024 9:16 pm
Forum: Just Joined?
Topic: January 2024 - NEW MEMBERS
Replies: 33
Views: 23241

Welcome to Halster

Wednesday 10 January 2024 Welcome today to Halster who says just as it has affected thousands this ailment is very disruptive to a healthy and productive life. Sleep deprivation is the bottom line and has many repercussions to Halster and those around. Sleep is usually what drives a sufferer to seek...
by Polar Bear
Mon Jan 08, 2024 8:15 pm
Forum: Non-prescription Medicines, Supplements, Diet
Topic: St Johns Wort - Antidepressant
Replies: 12
Views: 10802

Re: St Johns Wort - Antidepressant

Lissa, so you had a negative effect from Sertraline after only 3 days. I guess it's a good thing that it showed itself quickly.
I'm at 4 weeks today and no negativity (so far).
Thank you for taking time to let me know.