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by Polar Bear
Tue Feb 06, 2024 4:51 pm
Forum: Augmentation
Topic: Reversing Restless Leg Syndrome
Replies: 54
Views: 7996

Re: Reversing Restless Leg Syndrome

I don't believe there is a miracle cure for RLS. I don't believe either that it can be reversed.... my opinion only. However, it may be possible to control the symptoms. Your dosages of Mirapex/pramipexol/requip have been way too high. When I was first started on Requip is around 2007 the leaflet in...
by Polar Bear
Tue Feb 06, 2024 4:47 pm
Forum: Just Joined?
Topic: POSSIBLE MIRACLE CURE FOR RLS?
Replies: 2
Views: 580

Re: POSSIBLE MIRACLE CURE FOR RLS?

I don't believe there is a miracle cure for RLS. I don't believe either that it can be reversed.... my opinion only. However, it may be possible to control the symptoms. Your dosages of Mirapex/pramipexol/requip have been way too high. When I was first started on Requip is around 2007 the leaflet in...
by Polar Bear
Tue Feb 06, 2024 10:30 am
Forum: Just Joined?
Topic: looking for a RLS melbourne, australia
Replies: 2
Views: 588

Re: looking for a RLS melbourne, australia

A GP can be wonderful if you can educate them and they are willing to kearn. The link in my signature would be a good start for guidance. If you provide some information about your mum's treatment perhaps we could advise. Has she had her ferritin serum checked. It would be best to be up around 100. ...
by Polar Bear
Mon Feb 05, 2024 11:00 am
Forum: Just Joined?
Topic: Sorbolene Lotion experience that seems to have worked
Replies: 8
Views: 1975

Re: Sorbolene Lotion experience that seems to have worked

It's excellent that this has continued to work for you.
by Polar Bear
Sun Feb 04, 2024 2:37 pm
Forum: Just Joined?
Topic: February 2024 - NEW MEMBERS
Replies: 38
Views: 1983

Welcome to Khosro Hekmat

4 February 2024 Welcome today to Khosro Hekmat who has been suffering from RLS for over 15 years. In the beginning, he was able to get the symptoms under control by doing stretching exercises before going to bed. He now has been taking Pramipexole 0.35 mg for 8 years and has also experienced augment...
by Polar Bear
Sun Feb 04, 2024 9:29 am
Forum: Just Joined?
Topic: February 2024 - NEW MEMBERS
Replies: 38
Views: 1983

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: 1975

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: 694

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: 26067

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: 26067

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: 26067

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: 26067

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: 26067

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: 26067

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: 1384

Re: What’s the end game?

Bridgercan and Rustsmith, thank you both for your very moving posts.