MAY 2018 - NEW MEMBERS

Whether new to RLS or new to the site, we welcome you and invite you to share your history and experiences with RLS/WED, introduce yourself, and ask questions. Successful treatment starts with a solid understanding of this disease.
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MAY 2018 - NEW MEMBERS

Post by Polar Bear »

1 May 2018

Today we welcome -

Christyh - who finds that rls has robbed all quality of life. For almost 20 years Christyh has taken Requip so throws up nightly. It starts earlier now and has moved to the arms. It is difficult to get any doctor to prescribe a low dose opioid not due to abuse. It is maddening and is now affecting employment.

It sounds very much as though you may be suffering from augmentation which is when the symptoms worsen due to the DA medication i.e. your Requip. Take a look at the forum entitled Augmentation where you will see this is a very common issue. Doctors can be very reluctant to prescribe an opioid. Please make a post telling us how you have been coping and what medications you have tried. We are here to help and would hope to be able to give you some useful guidance.
Betty
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Welcome to Junelake

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Tuesday, May 2

Welcome to

Junelake, who has had RLS for 20 years and her Dr recommended the site.

Please post a note telling us about your RLS and what you are doing to manage it. Also, please ask any questions that you have. We would love to be able to help.
Steve

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Welcome to - RestlessNew England

Post by Polar Bear »

2 May 2018

Welcome today to:

RestlessNew England - who has had RLS for over 10 years now and is now on 3 mg requip but getting symptoms in arms and symptoms ow occur during the day as well. RestlessNew England is seeking help.

Sounds very much like you are augmenting, this is when your DA medication such as Requip actually makes matters worse. Take a look at the threads about augmentation. It would be good if you would post about your history with RLS and your medication journey. We are here to do our best to help.
Betty
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Welcome to dory

Post by Rustsmith »

Thursday, May 3

Welcome to

dory, who has had bouts with RLS for years. She has anemia, and certain medications like sSSRI antidepressants aggravate the situation.

Please post a note telling us a bit about what you are currently doing to manage your RLS so that we can offer you some specific suggestions. Anemia, antidepressants and first generation antihistamines are all well documented as triggers for RLS.
Steve

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Welcome to Ginnyperott

Post by Rustsmith »

Friday, May 4

Welcome to

Ginnyperott, who has had RLS for many years. The medicine she takes makes her very sleepy and so she would to know of others’ effects, etc.

Please post a note telling us about your medicine and dose so that we can offer our comments and suggestions.
Steve

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Welcome to judyandgene

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Friday, May 4

Welcome to

judyandgene, who has had RLS for many years with apnea as well and so has not been able to sleep more than 4-5 hours per night.

Please post a note telling us what you are doing to manage your RLS and insomnia so that we can offer you some suggestions to discuss with your doctor.
Steve

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Welcome to donnarivers

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Friday, May 4

Welcome to

donnarivers, who has refractory RLS and at times it controls her life. She has a great doctor who understands refractory RLS but still battles the disorder daily. She has had to change diet, activity, social events, travel. Refractory RLS is exhausting!

Many of us also have refractory RLS, so we understand. Please feel free to post a note telling us what you are doing to manage it, or simply join into one of our ongoing discussions.
Steve

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Welcome to cah2

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Saturday, May 5

Welcome to

cah2, who has RLS and cah2's mom had RLS and grandma had RLS. cah2 has been receiving treatment via a neurologist for the past 8 years and is looking to be better connected to the RLS community.

You have found a great connection to the RLS community with this discussion board. Please post a note telling us about how you currently manage your RLS and asking any questions that you have.
Steve

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Welcome to mhp

Post by Rustsmith »

Monday, May 7

Welcome to

mhp, who has had "restless legs"for years. It is difficult to sit still for performances, dinner, riding in a car or an airplane, to list just a few examples. The last few years it has gotten worse and may be due to the medicine mhp was taking to "help" it!

Please post a note telling us a bit about your medication, which could very well be the problem. We would love to be able to offer you some suggestions.
Steve

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Welcome to tjames 1

Post by Rustsmith »

Tuesday, May 8

Welcome to

tjames1, whose husband suffers from debilitating RLS, they don't know where to turn, he has tried meds, but nothing seems to be working, he is now to a point where his lack of sleep is affecting his mental health and his job.

Please post a note telling us a bit about his symptoms and the meds that he has tried. With that info, we can provide you with some suggestions.
Steve

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Welcome to lynndavisjude22

Post by Rustsmith »

Tuesday, May 8

Welcome to

lynndavisjude22, who doesn't know anyone else with RLS. She has suffered for years alone and would like to know she is not alone in this suffering and see what others are doing for relief. Her family doctor doesn't know else to do about her RLS as she is maxed out on medication.

You are definitely not alone in this. Please post a note telling us about you current (and past) medication so that we can suggest some things for you to discuss with your doctor.
Steve

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Re: MAY 2018 - NEW MEMBERS

Post by Polar Bear »

9 May 2018

Welcome today to:

janislaraine - whose RLS has gone from moderate and intermittent to severe and nightly. janis is getting very little sleep quality of life has been greatly diminished.

Please post and tell us about yourself and your medication treatment. Sleep deprivation is something we all relate to.
Betty
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Welcome to Belsheart

Post by Rustsmith »

Wednesday, May 9

Welcome to

Belsheart, who is experiencing augmentation and needs support for weaning off miripex.

Please post a note telling us about your dose and the approach that your doctor has advised you to use to get off of mirapex. Many of us have been where you are, so we understand your situation and should be able to offer some advice.
Steve

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Welcome to reinrika

Post by Rustsmith »

Thursday, May 10

Welcome to

reinrika, who has had RLS most of her life but it has been much worse recently. Currently taking ropinirole and it has helped a lot, hoping it will stay that way.

Please post a note telling us a bit about your RLS and asking any questions that you have.
Steve

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Welcome to RETNavyRN92

Post by Rustsmith »

Saturday, May 12

Welcome to

RETNavyRN92, who was diagnosed in 2010 and has several co-morbidities (Asthma, severe osteoporosis, Narcolepsy,fibromyalgia and arthritis). When she weaned off certain medications RLS symptoms dramatically increased with negative effects on all aspects of her life! She has upper extremity tremors and neuropathy and is recovering from shoulder surgery and scheduled for hip surgery. So her life is consumed by RLS and a few other diseases as time or pain and priority indicates.

Please post a note telling us what you are doing to manage your RLS and asking any questions that you have where we might be able to help.
Steve

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