MAY 2020 - 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 2020 - New Members

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Welcome to Gene, who has had RLS on and off for many years and now is affected several times a night and is looking for some miracle relief.

Gene, so sorry things are getting bad enough that you had to look for help. Feel free to start a Topic to tell us your situation, or reply to posts in existing topics. Have you been taking any medications for your WED/RLS? Are there any foods, drinks, or activities that make it better or worse?
Beth - Wishing you a restful sleep tonight
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Welcome to Flint

Post by Rustsmith »

Friday, May 1

Welcome to

Flint, who suffers badly from RLS and needs a cure.

A cure is a dream for all of us. Please post a note telling us what you are doing to manage your RLS so that maybe we can offer some suggestions for reducing your suffering.
Steve

https://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/a ... 0/fulltext
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Welcome to dsider

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Saturday, May 2

Welcome to

dsider, who iis a 40 year sufferer at age 62. Began Nupro ~8 years ago. Underlying insomnia and tolerance have necessitated current drug cocktail: including tramadol. dsider is med-dependent and has unanswered questions about management potential over remaining lifespan. And what is the RLS Foundation's experience with Belbuca? disder can hopefully 1) get it from insurer 2) get help with it.

We do not represent the RLS Foundation so we cannot comment on their experience with Belbuca. However, we have a couple of our members who have been using it for many years. If you will post a note with any other questions that you have, we would be happy to provide our comments.
Steve

https://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/a ... 0/fulltext
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Welcome to DaveZ

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Saturday, May 2

Welcome to

DaveZ, who has difficulty sleeping. He is in a difficult period right now, torturous until maybe 2-3AM, then maybe 4 hours of fitful sleep. He has been dealing with RLS about 10 years on & off.

Please post a note telling us what you are doing to manage your RLS now so that we can offer some suggestions for improving your sleep.
Steve

https://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/a ... 0/fulltext
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Welcome to tombehler

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Sunday, May 3

Welcome to

tombehler, who has been suffering with RLS for almost 20 years. The condition has worsened and become severe, despite trying numerous drug and homeopathic treatments. The condition itself, and the various meds used to combat it have significantly affected his overall quality of life, and are making him unable to perform more and more basic life activities. The doctors he has been working with say they understand the condition, but have run out of suggested things to try.

Please post a note telling us about the things that you have tried. The experience of our members has been that there is always something else to try.
Steve

https://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/a ... 0/fulltext
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Welcome to stapphattack

Post by Rustsmith »

Sunday, May 3

Welcome to

staphattack, who is newly diagnosed and is looking for a community and recommendations.

You certainly have found an RLS community to discuss your condition. If you will post a note telling us what you have been told to do to manage your RLS, we would be very happy to give your our recommendations.
Steve

https://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/a ... 0/fulltext
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Welcome to JumpingBean

Post by Rustsmith »

Monday, May 4

Welcome to

JumpingBean, who developed severe RLS about 5 years ago and began a daily iron treatment that seemed to quiet symptoms dramatically. After taking a very low dose of an SSRI 3 years ago, JumpingBean developed muscle spasms that seem to have a lot in common with RLS in that their onset is bedtime and they prevent sleep and are are extremely intolerable symptoms...so JumpingBean can't discount the similarities to RLS. So JumpingBean came here in order to receive the support and education that is lacking in the greater community and is also lacking in the medical community overall.

In order to have a diagnosis of RLS, you also need to satisfy the requirement that the sensations abate if you get up and move around. So, please post a note telling us if you have been able to find a doctor who understands and/or if you are taking anything to help other than the iron supplements.
Steve

https://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/a ... 0/fulltext
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Welcome to jomarion

Post by Rustsmith »

Tuesday, May 5

Welcome to

jomarion, who is a 55 year woman who has been dealing with RLS for 13 years. She is now in augmentation mode after stopping treatment with mirapex. She had been taking mirapex for 3 years, and it stopped working in March. She is sleeping about 2 to 3 hours between 4h and 8h in the morning. She needs support and has questions.

We would love to provide you with support and answer any questions that you have. Please post a note with your questions.
Steve

https://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/a ... 0/fulltext
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Welcome to Nanj

Post by Rustsmith »

Wednesday, May 6

Welcome to

Nanj, for whom RLS appears to be the problem. She needs much more information about it and possible helpful ideas. It may be genetic in her family.

If you will post a note telling us a bit more about your symptoms and asking any questions that you have, we would love to be able to help you out.
Steve

https://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/a ... 0/fulltext
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Welcome to Bullett

Post by Rustsmith »

Thursday, May 7

Welcome to

Bullett, who has had RLS his whole life (age 55). Its gotten to the point that he really needs some help and advice. His quality of life is really poor.

Please post a note telling us what you are doing to manage your RLS so that we will know where to start with out advice about how to improve your quality of life.
Steve

https://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/a ... 0/fulltext
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Welcome to Jar

Post by Rustsmith »

Thursday, May 7

Welcome to

Jar, who has suffered with RLS since childhood and it has robbed Jar of a normal life. Sleep is difficult even with meds most of the time and effects most activities Jar attempts. Finding answers is Jar's goal.

Please post a note telling us about the meds that you have tried and asking any questions that you have. We will try to provide answers where we can.
Steve

https://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/a ... 0/fulltext
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Welcome to Mybestgame

Post by Rustsmith »

Thursday, May 7

Welcome to

Mybestgame, who has had RLS ever since he can remember as a child. Drs called it growing pains. He is now 74 years old. It has affected his life more than anything else.

Please post a note telling us what you do to manage your RLS. Perhaps we can offer some suggestions for you OR you can offer some helpful advice to many of us.
Steve

https://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/a ... 0/fulltext
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Welcome to bklyn62

Post by Rustsmith »

Friday, May 8

Welcome to

bklyn62, whose RLS has affected life for decades. She is finally seeing a neurologist and sleep doctor to deal with it -- she just couldn't deal with the impact on daily life from lack of sleep, or the ability to simply sit and relax at night with a book or to watch t.v. (the episodes were starting earlier in the evening). The condition is torture. Her said sleeping with her is like sleeping on top of a washing machine on the spin cycle.

Please post a note telling us about your new treatment and asking any questions that you have. We would love to be able to help you out.
Steve

https://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/a ... 0/fulltext
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Welcome to Bethannmac

Post by Rustsmith »

Saturday, May 9

Welcome to

Bethannmac, whose husband has RLS. She is an RN and wants to help.

Please post a note telling us about what your husband is currently doing to manage his RLS and asking any questions that you have. We would love to be able to help you out.
Steve

https://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/a ... 0/fulltext
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Welcome to pern49

Post by Rustsmith »

Sunday, May 10

Welcome to

pern49, whose RLS causes loss of sleep and makes traveling difficult.

If you will post a note telling us what you are currently doing to manage your RLS, we may be able to offer some suggestions that will improve your sleep and ease the problems with travel.
Steve

https://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/a ... 0/fulltext
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