Welcome to our new October 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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Re: Welcome to Pchappell

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Tuesday, October 11

Welcome to

Pchappell, whose RLS doesn't affect daytime life, but sleeping is hard. Pchappell may fall asleep quickly, but wakes up within an hour or two with leg pain that has been handled it by massaging and/or exercising. Pchappell usually is able to go back to sleep, but always wakes up at least once more with the same pain.

Please take a look around and then post a note telling us a bit more about your RLS and asking any questions that you have. I feel certain that we can offer you a number of suggestions that will make sleep easier for you.
Steve

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Re: Welcome to hungrywoolf

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Friday, October 14

Welcome to

hungrywoolf, who has had very severe RLS for awhile now. It disrupts the quality of life and hungrywoolf is always looking for new ideas from others who suffer.

Take a look around and then please post a note telling us about yourself and asking any questions that you have.
Steve

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Re: Welcome to our Draboin55

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Saturday, October 15

Welcome to

Draboin55, who has a very severe case of RLS and is truly suffering. Not many people understand .... Draboin wants to hear what others share

Please believe that we understand completely as many of us also have very severe cases. Take a look around and then please post a note telling us about yourself, your current treatment and asking any questions that you have.
Steve

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Re: Welcome to Nannyhew7

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Saturday, October 15

Welcome to

Nannyhew7, whose RLS causes sleep deprivation. She often has to leave functions in order to move and/or stand and has burning sensations in her shins while driving.

Please take a look around and then post a note telling us a bit about yourself, your treatment and asking any questions that you have.
Steve

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Re: Welcome to bamboo15544

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Saturday, October 15

Welcome to

bamboo15544, who has been suffering with RLS for at least 50 years and control is getting much more difficult. bamboo15544 is looking for support to share our life with RLS

After looking around, please post a note telling us about yourself and asking any questions that you have.
Steve

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Re: Welcome to leggo_my_legs

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Saturday, October 15

Welcome to

leggo_my_legs, who is always exhausted and whose RLS is affecting every aspect of life.

Please take a look around and then post a note telling us about yourself, your RLS treatment and asking any questions that you have.
Steve

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Re: Welcome to Icantsleep

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Sunday 16 October

Welcome to:

Icantsleep = who has had RLS for over 20 years.
Also has a non24 hour circadian rhythm disorder that began as a delayed sleep phase circadian rhythm disorder some 26 years ago ...
and also has severe tension headaches
Icantsleep couldn't finish school, can't work and cannot maintain friendships or relationships
The RLS is the worst its ever been.

Desperation brought many of us to this site, please look at the Managing Your RLS in the Just Joined Section, also the Augmentation Section. When you feel ready go ahead and make a post anytime, or start your own thread. Tell us a little of your history and how you have coped with your RLS and what medications have helped/not helped.
Betty
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Re: Welcome to Snook

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Monday, October 17

Welcome to

Snook, who has 15! long year's!!!! of living with this nightmare. He is finally on a safe med and wants to share.

Please feel free to post a note telling us about yourself and your treatment. Also feel free to ask any questions that you have.
Steve

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Re: Welcome to sammylola

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Wednesday, October 18

Welcome to

sammylola, who has had RLS for the past 6 years (shortly after giving up meat) and it's become increasingly worse this year. sammylola doesn't want to take medication and hopes that increasing ferritin level will resolve this issue. (currently = 24). sammylola has recently returned to eating meat and is doubling iron intake. No change yet. Nights are brutal.

Increasing ferritin by diet and oral supplements takes time (weeks), so hang in there. Take a look around and feel free to post a note asking any questions that you have.
Steve

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Re: Welcome to Nef

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Thursday 20 October

Welcome to:

Nef - who is 51 and has had RLS for years. Usually comes on at night in bed but can also make trips to the cinema or theatre very uncomfortable. Nef been using halcyon bracelets for the past year which work very well but still get the occasional episode.

Take a look around the 'Just Joined' and when you're ready feel free to post and tell us a little about your coping mechanisms and treatments.
Betty
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Re: Welcome to Klo2331

Post by Polar Bear »

Friday 21 October

Welcome today to:

Klo2331 - who finds It is getting harder to feel comfortable and feels like there is poison in the veins.

That's quite a good description of symptoms, we all use various terms. Look around and when you're ready please tell us a little more about yourself and how you are coping. We are all sufferers together and want to help.
Betty
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Re: Welcome to Sardine75

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Saturday 22 October

Welcome today to:

Sardine75 - who was one of the first members of the forum back in 2004. Sardine75 has been managing quite successfully up until now. Sardine75 reckons this Forum was where the most was learned and the most support was received..... and is hoping that hasnt changed!

Welcome back, it's great to hear that you are doing so well, please feel free to post and tell us just how things have been.
Betty
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Re: Welcome to Jans109

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Saturday, October 22

Welcome to

Jans109, whose RLS causes an inability to rest in the p.m. due to involuntary need of movement of legs and feet, pain in legs, ankle, feet, knees and hips. Jans109 is searching for answers and help.

We look forward to providing answers and supplying whatever help we can. Please post a note telling us about yourself and asking whatever questions that you have.
Steve

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Re: Welcome to our new October members

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Sunday, October 23

Welcome today to

akolb, whose husband has RLS and she trying to understand RLS better plus advocate for him.

Welcome to the group and please post a note asking any questions that you have. We would love to help out.
Steve

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Re: Welcome to our new October members

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Tuesday the 25th, we welcome KINGKHAN - it runs in the family but KINGKHAN has found something to help.

Looking forward to hearing more.
Ann - Take what you need, leave the rest

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