Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) Discussion Board

Friday, May 10

Welcome to

graycedee, who has been diagnosed with severe RLS and is currently on tramadol/gabapentin after bad augmentation with mirapex. The RLS Foundation has been a wonderful support.

Glad to hear that you have already been in contact with the Foundation. Please post a note telling us how well you are currently doing.

Friday, May 10

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mcmags, who has not found a successful treatment yet and is exhausted and uncomfortable. mcmags believes that this is worse than pain.

Most of us would agree. If you will post a note telling us about the treatments that have not worked, we can probably offer some suggestions of new things to try.

Friday, May 10

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cbreeden, who is sleep deprived and sick of being dependent on medication, up to 7 mg of Requip daily.

That is a LOT of Requip and is a good indication of probably augmentation. If that is the case, then you need to get off of it and switch to something else. Your doctor may not be aware of augmentation since you are taking so much. If you will post a note we can tell you more, including how to find a doctor who knows how to treat augmentation.

Friday, May 10

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Juliearosati, who approximately 25 years ago began to develop mild RLS symptoms that occurred 2-4 times a month and gradually as the years went by the frequency and urgency escalated. Now the symptoms are so frequent and intense that it presents a major intrusion emotionally in her personal and work life.

Please post a note telling us what you are doing to manage your symptoms. There is help, but we need to have an idea of what you are currently doing to stay on top of your RLS.

Friday, May 10

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bnsfengineer, who has not had refreshed sleep going on three years and cant find a solution after being placed on Requip, which causes excessive daytime sleepiness. bnsfengineer has had numerous sleep studys as well as Narcolepsy and was diagnosed with moderate to severe PLMS.

Please post a note telling us about the dose of Requip that you are taking any how long you have been taking it. We may be able to offer some suggestions, but need to know a bit more.

10 May 2019

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amhogan who has had RLS for about ten years and has recently been helped by drinking a magnesium supplement CALM.

Please do post and tell us what you have been taking for symptom relief, are you taking other medications as well as a magnesium supplement.

10 May 2019

Welcome today to

Juliearosati who approximately 25 years ago began to develop mild rls symptoms that occurred 2-4 times a month and gradually as the years went by the frequency and urgency escalated. Now the symptoms are so frequent and intense that it presents a major intrusion emotionally in personal and work life.

We understand exactly what you are saying. Please post and give us some details of your medication regime (if any) and how you cope with your symptoms. We always hope to be able to suggest options.

10 May 2019

James7 joins us with something that resonated with me! James7 noted that their career has stalled and quality of life has suffered. Oh, can I second that!

James7, poke around, ask questions, read old posts, introduce yourself in a new post - this is a resource that can be used in many ways.

Saturday, May 11

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Grimley_george, who has not been officially diagnosed with RLS yet, but seems to have most of the reported symptoms, as well as a family connection. It has reduced his normal sleep time but not his usual energy. He has only had it with this intensity for a week.

Take a look at the IRLSSG diagnostic criteria (google it) since this is what a knowledgeable doctor will do for diagnosis. And please post a note asking all the questions that you have, especially about medications, so that we can help educate your. Many doctors have no idea about how to treat RLS, so your education is critical.

12 May 2019

Welcome to:

uglydarknite - who says this condition has taken over his/her life. Has tried countless prescribed medications and over the counter supplements.

Please do read through the posts, you will relate to what people say and know that we understand how difficult this is. When you feel ready please post and tell us what you have taken and what might have worked. We would hope to be able to offer good advice.

15 May 2019

Welcome to PennyPauline who has had RLS for a few years years and who recently had augmentation. The Foundation provided helpful information (YAY) and PennyPauline wants to continue to learn and advocate for their own health.

Many of us found our way here for similar reasons. Glad to have you as part of the community. You can use this as a resource in any way you are comfortable. Introduce yourself if you want.

15 May 2019

Today, we are joined by chrismccartney who has had RLS for 30+ years. The RLS is worsening and chrismccartney is struggling.

chrismccartney, you don't happen to be taking a dopamine agonist, such as pramipexole or ropinerole, do you? If so, find the posts on augmentation. Either way, you may want to start a new post and tell us more about your situation. Reading old posts can be very helpful, too.

16 May 2019

We welcome nrnostrand, who is looking for information and help related to RLS. That is how I came, and I would guess many of us! And, you are in the right place. Some people jump right in and start participating, asking questions, and so on. Others read existing posts. Others do both. We are here if you need or want to talk. We hope you find something to help.

16 May 2019

dsrouillard, our apologies! We did not receive the request as we usually do. We found it today and immediately have approved you.

dsrouillard has been diagnosed with RLS and wants to learn more about it. Please, read old posts or start a new post and tell us more about your situation. What is it you want to know? How can we help?

18 May 2019

Today, we welcome Bill123 whose sleep is a bit disturbed - doesn't open business until noon these days - and even the dogs will not sleep with Bill123.

Yeah, when the dogs will not sleep with you, something has to change! Let us know if you have any questions or read existing posts, whichever works better for you.