Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) Discussion Board

Lynne's suggestion is a good one. We bought the Tempurpedic for the same reasons - my DH was very frustrated with the constant awakenings because of my kicking. We didn't want to sacrifice sleeping together. It has worked very well; it does isolate most of the movement and is exceptionally comfortab...

Thanks for sharing your experiences. I am not familiar with the drug at all. It sounds like taking it earlier is better for you. Is it one of the niacin based drugs for cholesterol?

Ann

Jamie, I'm not sure why you were asking. I just happened on this research today: m The numerous epidemiological research indicates that exposing children to tobacco smoke increases the occurrence of lower airways and middle ear diseases, asthma or SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome). Exposure during...

That is an awful place to be, isn't it? I sure wish I'd never see anyone go through those tough periods again. Glen, how long have you been taking the Requip? There could be three things going on. 1. Your RLS is just progressing and you need more or additional meds. 2. Your body is getting tolerant ...

Jenny, I agree with Jan. Also, it really it possible that this is caused by the dopamine agonists. Please call your neuro right away. According to the researchers, it's important to stop all dopamine agonists immediately if there is cause to believe it is augmentation. They suggest using no medicati...

My mom smoked when I was a child. I smoked years ago. When I had stepchildren, I didn't smoke in the house, then stopped smoking completely after they had been with me for about two years. That was 12 years ago and I'm so happy I stopped. I feel better in my mid-late forties than I did in my early t...

Yes, absolutely none. Well, unless I screw up with lifestyle management. But, if I keep my med times right and keep my lifestyle stuff right (right level of exercise, right amount of vitamins and supplements, no caffeine, etc.) I do not have any. I used to have RLS 24/7, but that was because of augm...

Yes, we are the greatest, aren't we. Did I just say that??? Well, but you said it first, I was just agreeing. Seriously, this is a great place, I think. So many people have offered their stories and have provided such important information. While it does take a lot of reading, as you found out, I do...

Sounds like a good choice. It isn't known to cause any RLS. Maybe you'll notice a change in the RLS level now that you are off of all the SSRIs. That would be nice, wouldn't it???

Hopefully the Requip will be better able to do its job now.

Ann

I can't imagine that most partners would be too upset at removing clothing and exposing body parts . It was a trifle embarrassing the first time I had to do it. We had been dating for about 6 months, and we were watching a movie at his house in the evening. I hated explaining it, but he managed to h...

tweety, dopamine is a brain chemical. People with RLS appear to not have enough of this chemical at the right times, which leads to RLS. Sinemet is a dopamine agonist, meaning that it increased dopamine. Requip, Mirapex, Permax, Pergolide also are dopamine agonists. Sinemet is not considered the bes...

I just found this article, healine: The Global Market for Sleep-Wake Disorders Currently Estimated at US$4.3 billion is Forecast to Increase 158% to US$11 billion by 2012 m Holy &$^#%#!!! That is a lot of money. That is why the pharma companies are now paying attention to us. That is great, thou...

You are a dear, Lynne.

This board is a very special place with many very special members and visiotrs. I hope all newcomers, oldtimers, and everyone in the middle finds what they need here. If it's not here, it probably isn't anywhere.

Ann

Hi so jumpy, Dr Buchfurer, www.rlshelp.org, has this to say: "There is only one antidepressant drug, Wellbutrin, which has dopamine like effects, so it may benefit RLS. This however, has not been looked at systematically yet although there are some case reports of Wellbutrin helping RLS. Trazadone m...

yep! I'm a naked RLSer. RLS starts and the first thing I do is strip everything off from the waist down. Anything constricting has always set off my RLS from when I was a teen. I've always hated pantyhose and tights. I think I already told my pantyhose story a long time ago, but here goes again. I u...