April 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.
Polar Bear
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Re: April New Members

Post by Polar Bear »

21 April 2016

Welcome today to

Fizzylegs - who is very depressed, is getting no sleep and is in a Panic that there is no remedy for this condition that does not exacerbate it.

There are always options and combined treatments to try - please make a post giving some details of your rls history and medications. Everyone here wants to help.

and to

Choirmom, who has had restless legs all her life but it has increased since she had a stroke.

Take a look around to see if you can find information that will help. And please feel free to post a note with any questions that you have.
Betty
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Rustsmith
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Re: April New Members

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Saturday, April 23

Welcome to

Sawdust, who has recently been diagnosed with severe RLS and could use some advice.

Take a look around to get an idea of the various treatments that are being used. And feel free to post a note introducing yourself and asking whatever questions that you have.
Steve

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Re: April New Members

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Sunday, April 24

Welcome today to

vts1234, who has uncontrolled PLMD and hopes to avoid taking ongoing opioids. She read of the great success that others with kratom and would appreciate knowing of RLS Discussion Group members' experiences with it.

and to

wrecklesslegs, who says that maybe passing the word of what helps one person might just help the next. its all a mystery. one big mystery.

Please feel free to post a note introducing yourself and asking any questions you have.
Steve

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Polar Bear
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Re: April New Members

Post by Polar Bear »

Tuesday 26 April 2016

Today we are joined by:

Jamdahay - who has had RLS since age 17, herbals-tonic water/exercises until until age 30. Since tried chiropractor, TENS, and Meds- 2-3rd shift worker with 24 hour symptoms with arm involvement and red tape getting 24 hour coverage.

Please do make a post and tell us about your history of RLS treatment and what has or has not helped.
Betty
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Re: April New Members

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Wednesday, April 27

Welcome to

dreamsincolor1, who struggles with the doctor's lack of help.

Information about RLS and helpful suggestions are things that we can provide. If you post a note telling us about yourself and you RLS treatment, we should be able to provide some suggestions you can use.

and to

Lindajames, who wants to learn more about RLS.

Take a look around and feel free to post a note with any questions that you have.
Steve

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Re: April New Members

Post by Rustsmith »

Thursday, April 28

Please welcome

Dinah, who has 3 autoimmune conditions that she can manage, control and treat. But Restless legs defeats, frustrates, confuses and upset her.

and

Sarah91, who was diagnosed as a teenager and her RLS it often disrupts her sleep.

Take a look through our files to see if you can find something that helps. And feel free to post a note telling us about yourself and what we can do to help.
Steve

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Re: April New Members

Post by Rustsmith »

Saturday, April 30

Welcome to

lbsutton, whose RLS causes sleeplessness that has been determination factor in relationships

and to

lbeck, who has had lifelong RLS and it is now worse after back surgery.

Take a look around and please feel free to post a note with any questions that you have.
Steve

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