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by Rustsmith
Wed Feb 06, 2019 4:15 am
Forum: Just Joined?
Topic: FEBRUARY 2019 - New Members
Replies: 47
Views: 2862

Welcome to nrpardee

Tuesday, February 5 Welcome to nrpardee, who has had RLS symptoms the last several years, starting around age 60. nrpardee's particular version doesn't cause movement, but sensation that causes insomnia or prevents sitting comfortably. Medication helps, but doesn't completely alleviate the symptoms,...
by Rustsmith
Wed Feb 06, 2019 4:11 am
Forum: Prescription Medications
Topic: Hydrocodone vs. oxycodone
Replies: 6
Views: 832

Re: Hydrocodone vs. oxycodone

Yes, it would be better to avoid all that acetaminophen, which can be very hard on your liver. As for a different opioid, if the oxycodone in the Vicodin has been working, why switch? Methadone has a longer half life so that you don't have to take it as often, but it can generate some unpleasant sta...
by Rustsmith
Tue Feb 05, 2019 9:00 pm
Forum: Just Joined?
Topic: FEBRUARY 2019 - New Members
Replies: 47
Views: 2862

Welcome to Techtrooper

Tuesday, February 5 Welcome to Techtrooper, whose RLS has brought misery and aggravation to his life. It is now a constant reminder that saps away at his enjoyment, relaxation moments and sleep. Many decisions that he makes have to take RLS into consideration. Please post a note telling us what you ...
by Rustsmith
Tue Feb 05, 2019 3:24 pm
Forum: Just Joined?
Topic: FEBRUARY 2019 - New Members
Replies: 47
Views: 2862

Welcome to ys3369

Tuesday, February 5 Welcome to ys3369, whose RLS has made his life very poor. He can't have a glass of wine, go to a movie or take a daytime nap without the RLS kicking in. He has also put off getting a lumbar injection for a back problem because he is afraid that the steroid medication will really ...
by Rustsmith
Sat Feb 02, 2019 7:30 pm
Forum: Just Joined?
Topic: FEBRUARY 2019 - New Members
Replies: 47
Views: 2862

Welcome to nchouston

Saturday, February 2 Welcome to nchouston, whose RLS has affected life with difficulties with sleep. Augmentation has been tough with needing to take medication earlier and new nausea symptoms are very rough. Please post a note telling us about your treatment now that you have experienced augmentati...
by Rustsmith
Fri Feb 01, 2019 2:32 pm
Forum: Just Joined?
Topic: FEBRUARY 2019 - New Members
Replies: 47
Views: 2862

FEBRUARY 2019 - New Members

Friday, February 1 Welcome to Lukeman, who wants to join to participate in the discussion and wants to get answers. Also to try to help others with his knowledge. Please post a note telling us about what you do to manage your RLS and asking those questions. We would love to be able to help you out a...
by Rustsmith
Thu Jan 31, 2019 9:09 pm
Forum: Just Joined?
Topic: JANUARY 2019 - New Members
Replies: 35
Views: 2598

Welcome to GJocoehn

Thursday, January 31 Welcome to GJocoehn, whose RLS has ruined most of her adult life, lack of sleep for the last forty plus years has been just awful, the pain and aches of legs from late afternoon to 4 or 5 am day and night after day and night is mind numbing hell. She has tried several Doctors wh...
by Rustsmith
Wed Jan 30, 2019 8:38 pm
Forum: Just Joined?
Topic: JANUARY 2019 - New Members
Replies: 35
Views: 2598

Welcome to muddauber

Wednesday, January 30 Welcome to muddauber, who has had RLS for many years. It has gotten worse gradually. He has been on medication for 15+ years and everything he has taken gradually becomes less effective, but his neurologist keeps him on the old stuff. He worries about cumulative affects and is ...
by Rustsmith
Wed Jan 30, 2019 8:35 pm
Forum: Just Joined?
Topic: JANUARY 2019 - New Members
Replies: 35
Views: 2598

Welcome to Cchahal

Wednesday, January 30

Welcome to

Cchahal, whose RLS has made it uncomfortable watching a movie or going to the theatre or flying.

Please post a note telling us what you are doing to manage your RLS and asking any questions that you have. We may be able to make some suggestions that would help.
by Rustsmith
Sun Jan 27, 2019 3:25 pm
Forum: Just Joined?
Topic: JANUARY 2019 - New Members
Replies: 35
Views: 2598

Welcome to G4grace

Sunday, January 27 Welcome to G4grace, who has RLS affecting both legs and arms (more frequently the right side) as a result of a severe case of peripheral polyneuropathy back in the early 1980’s. It greatly disrupts the sleep cycle. Rarely does G4grace ever feel rested. Please post a note telling u...
by Rustsmith
Sun Jan 27, 2019 3:22 pm
Forum: Just Joined?
Topic: JANUARY 2019 - New Members
Replies: 35
Views: 2598

Welcome to Becky Miller

Sunday, January 27 Welcome to Becky Miller, whose RLS is effecting sleep which causes her fatigue, anxiety and depression. Lack of sleep is causing her to be moody effecting her relationship with others. Please post a note telling us what you are doing to treat your RLS so that we can offer some sug...
by Rustsmith
Sat Jan 26, 2019 11:08 pm
Forum: Prescription Medications
Topic: News on Opioids crisis and impact on patients
Replies: 10
Views: 751

Re: News on Opioids crisis and impact on patients

Thanks for posting. Interesting presentation by the Las Vegas television station. Too bad more media outlets don't run or print similar stories.
by Rustsmith
Sat Jan 26, 2019 3:11 pm
Forum: Just Joined?
Topic: JANUARY 2019 - New Members
Replies: 35
Views: 2598

Welcome to AstrosFan

Saturday, January 26 Welcome to AstrosFan, whose RLS began about 2 years ago (AstrosFan in the 60s). Though it initially responded, and responded well, to gabapentin, that mediation is no longer working, and sleep quality, along with quality of life has significantly deteriorated. Upping the gabapen...
by Rustsmith
Sat Jan 26, 2019 3:07 pm
Forum: Just Joined?
Topic: JANUARY 2019 - New Members
Replies: 35
Views: 2598

Welcome to Night Moves

Saturday, January 26 Welcome to Night Moves, whose RLS rules both personal life and work life. Night Moves is tired, tired of sleepless nights, tired of RLS's control, tired of feeling angry, frustrated, hopeless, anxious....just damn tired. We can all relate to all of that. Please post a note telli...
by Rustsmith
Fri Jan 25, 2019 7:04 pm
Forum: Just Joined?
Topic: JANUARY 2019 - New Members
Replies: 35
Views: 2598

Welcome to phill002

Friday, January 25 Welcome to phill002, has suffered from RLS for 25 years and recently discovered the RLS Foundation, which has been a great help. phill002 wants to learn more about the experiences of others who have this condition. Please post a note telling us what you are currently doing to mana...