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by moonlight
Wed Nov 09, 2011 8:31 pm
Forum: General Topics: RLS
Topic: Our active membership
Replies: 19
Views: 4985

I knew nothing bout forums far less computers before I joined here>how I found this site was thru sheer desperation and am so glad I did as its been a life saver on many occasions. I must say over the years some of the "gents" have given me great support and info just like the girls. luv'n...
by moonlight
Sun Nov 06, 2011 9:24 pm
Forum: General Topics: RLS
Topic: increase codeine?
Replies: 5
Views: 960

Hi dogeyed am in Scotland and its different here im on codeine and can get what I want when I want it....but have been told by my gp and pain doc not to increase codeine too much as Il get used to it and need a higher dose but also addiction is a prob...at the moment am finding I cant go without it ...
by moonlight
Sat Oct 29, 2011 8:05 pm
Forum: General Topics: RLS
Topic: Morning??
Replies: 12
Views: 2011

Hi ....I frequently have it on waking and have to get up so no long lies for me

moonlight
by moonlight
Thu Oct 13, 2011 9:57 pm
Forum: General Topics: RLS
Topic: Do WED/RLS symptoms ever subside?
Replies: 21
Views: 4150

Hi polar bear, yes I'm still around, read a lot just don't post very often...hope your sleep has improved
by moonlight
Thu Oct 13, 2011 8:47 pm
Forum: General Topics: RLS
Topic: Do WED/RLS symptoms ever subside?
Replies: 21
Views: 4150

Iv'e had rls for around forty years it started when I was about ten as crawly feelings and I was a constant fidget twenty four hours a day. About thirty years ago it went into pain and has stayed like that, in varying degrees, some bearable and some unbearable. Presently it's ok codeine seems to kee...
by moonlight
Tue Jul 26, 2011 11:31 pm
Forum: Everything Else...just no RLS!
Topic: sleep issues
Replies: 171
Views: 40392

hi av already posted this in another section as yous know am bipolar and have very erratic sleep and rls on top is a nightmare well just now rls is very good behaving its self sleep no to sleep tabs , they dont give good sleep they only shut you off our street light is out so room is dark and ive ha...
by moonlight
Tue Jul 26, 2011 11:20 pm
Forum: General Topics: RLS
Topic: RLS and acupuncture
Replies: 10
Views: 1998

ive kind of read the msgs as my concentration is poor just now. my rls is fine just now if it flares i take codeine phosphate 30/60mg which i find enuf to calm it down to sleep. acupuncture i find works get it feet , ankles and hands and this helps the rls in fact takes it away now only need a coupl...
by moonlight
Tue Jul 05, 2011 7:07 pm
Forum: General Topics: RLS
Topic: Have you we tried NOT to move your legs?
Replies: 26
Views: 3718

last night I decided to try and not move , i couldn't sleep anyway and was surprised that rls hadn't kicked in ...then by 5.30am all hell broke loose the it was all down my left side arm to leg and it hurt i tried not to move and my hand corkscrewed so bad i couldn't stand the pain and had to move ,...
by moonlight
Tue Jul 05, 2011 7:00 pm
Forum: General Topics: RLS
Topic: WED/RLS symptoms while asleep
Replies: 22
Views: 3371

Ann I can relate to that exactly
by moonlight
Sat Jul 02, 2011 9:20 pm
Forum: General Topics: RLS
Topic: Poll for the more aggressive or severe people. Part 1
Replies: 22
Views: 4508

pain ,pain and more pain
by moonlight
Sat Jul 02, 2011 9:18 pm
Forum: General Topics: RLS
Topic: WED/RLS symptoms while asleep
Replies: 22
Views: 3371

I agree rls is definitely there when I'm asleep as at the moment it wakes me up nearly every hour as i'm in so much pain and constantly moving and kicking my legs and when its really bad my arms have it to. id be asleep if it wasn't there.I get up in the morning feeling like i've done rounds in a bo...
by moonlight
Sat Jul 02, 2011 9:06 pm
Forum: General Topics: RLS
Topic: Part 2 of poll questions. OPEN TO ALL
Replies: 34
Views: 8482

no
by moonlight
Tue Mar 15, 2011 5:06 pm
Forum: General Topics: RLS
Topic: 30hrs sleep in three weeks
Replies: 20
Views: 2622

thank you so much all of you for being here for me ......again.... I went out for the first time today for over a week ...it wasn't the best decision..am nowhere near ready, think I'll give myself a few more inside days....get the holiday stuff ready eg put son in the washing machine...ooooh did I r...
by moonlight
Mon Mar 14, 2011 7:39 pm
Forum: General Topics: RLS
Topic: 30hrs sleep in three weeks
Replies: 20
Views: 2622

Thank-you, Polar bear I will no matter what the weathers like :D
by moonlight
Mon Mar 14, 2011 3:17 pm
Forum: General Topics: RLS
Topic: 30hrs sleep in three weeks
Replies: 20
Views: 2622

Here's an update, ended up in hospital cos of racing heart and breathing probs , high temp and hallucinations.........its flu......still sleeping very little. Three days later Am on the mend glad to say and can't believe what a night mare its been. The temazepam and codeine is getting me to sleep fo...