Restless Leg Syndrome

I have RLS and it's getting worse. I was taking .25 mg. 3x Day along with gabapentin. I still take gabapentin. My neurologis had me try Requip 2 mg at bedtime but my ins. co. won't cover it. He has now prescribed carbidopa Levo to take one at bedtime. I've done this for two nights and have not slept a skidget! Also, the RLS is in full bloom even after taking this. Maybe because I'm awake? RLS isn't fatal but my goodness it's enough to drive me to drink. Is there a connection? What would be the next medication? ## I don't know if this will help you but it sure has helped many people with RLS. It is dark healthy chocolate with very high antioxidant levels, low sugar, low fat. The pure unprocessed cacao in this has other health benefits as well. It is absolutely...

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I have severe RLS now, I have detoxed from Pramipexole (dopamine) over the past 5 weeks with support from my GP. The detox was horrific and the hardest thing I've ever had the go through in my 64 years. Now I'm taking 500mg Gabepentin and 1mg Tramadol. This combination has given me the first nights sleep in 5 weeks. I dont have pain so why do I require Tramadol? I'm scared to take the Tramadol away in case I lose my sleep pattern after going through hell and no sleep during the detox. I belong to RLS forums which give me wonderful support and I'd like some feedback about the two combination dugs that I'm on now. I'm very cautious and wary about getting too dependent on Tramadol. thank you. ## Hello, Katy! How are you? Only your doctor can give you the specific re...

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I have had RLS for as long as I can remember (33yr old female). However it only affected me once maybe twice a month and only ever at night for a few hours and was associated with physical fatigue or alcohol sessions (which were few and far between) and was controlled by taking a cold and flu nighttime tablet. Just over a month ago I collapsed at home with DVT and subsequent bilateral Pulmonary embolisms. In hospital I was on twice daily clexane inj's. and then discharged with Xarelto. Once I completed my script of oxynorm for the pain and it was out of my body my RLS has been unbearable...24/7, I cant get to sleep before 5-7am in the morning (when I suspect the Xarelto has worn off and due to take the next dose). This has been happening for 2 weeks straight, sitting on the floor ro...

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both my husband and I suffer from rls , any ideas to alleviate this problem ## Have you consulted your doctor(s)? There are medications that can help alleviate the symptoms, such as Ropinirole, but I am not sure what is available to you there. Learn more: ## Hi there. I have suffered RLS for over 13 years. its important to read as much up to date research. If you google Dr Paul Earley at John Hopkins Medical centre in USA you will find many links to help you. I belong to RLSSUCKS support group. It is fairly well known now that all dopamine drugs will at some time or other cause you more problems (augmentation). Do everything naturally that you possibly can. Get iron and magnesium blood evaluations. The iron levels are important and need to be over 100. Always ask people who know what it...

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Has there been any studies or anecdotal information on Contrave and Restless Leg Syndrome? ## Hello Walt, According to the NIH restless leg syndrome is not an adverse reaction that is associated with this drug, however that does not mean that it's impossible for it to be the root cause. According to the report given by the FDA only 3 individuals out of 2,778 reported restless syndrome as a condition they noticed after taking contrave. Are there any other medications that you are taking in addition to the contrave? ## Since taking contrave, my severe rls is much improved!

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I've been prescribed to take Carb/Levo for restless leg syndrome. Does anyone have experience using it for this purpose and what were results? ## I don't know how old your question is, but my mother has taken it for at least 10 years with no side effects. It provides her great relief. Once in awhile it won't be effective enough, but she gets by on those nights. ## I've been taking carb/levo for restless leg syndrome for a couple years. I started taking one tablet, 10 mg.- 100 mg and about a year later took 1 1/2 tablets. Now I'm down to 1/2 tablet as the higher dosage created restlessness an hour after I took it ... and lasted an hour before i could relax enuf to go to sleep. The 1/2 tablet seems to work better when taken with melatonin 3 mg... some nites it seems th...

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I have been taking clonazepam for over a month now for restless leg syndrome {.5mg}. The first 2 weeks they worked really well then my dr also put me on imipramine 25-50 mg at night to help me sleep but it makes the rls worse and the clonazepam doesn't even relax me anymore also on Wellbutrin 2x daily. ## I took a few different prescriptions for restless leg syndrome before being sent to a Neurologist. Restless leg syndrome is neurological and hereditary, my father had it but we all just thought he was very anxious. My brother and I now both take a combination of Mirapex and Sinemet CR. Both drugs are Parkinsons drugs that control tremors. My brother had been to more doctors than I and on more different drugs than I. We have both found relief with Mirapex and Sinemet CR even though,...

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I was just given a prescription for gabapentin 300mg 90 minutes before bedtime. Can increase 300mg every night to a max of 1200. This increase is weekly. I have symptoms of restless leg syndrome but my problem is much more than RLS. I have heavy legs and problems with balance. I was on Requip with some help to the symptoms but developed compulsive gambling problem. Is anyone else in a similar situation or have any advice for me as to what to expect. I have had this problem for over 5 years. It started with just kinda stubbing your toe as I walked and progressed to turing to walk a certain direction and my upper body moved but my legs did not follow. Things like stepping up on a curb became something to think about and prepare for before I attempted it. My legs and ankles tire easily. Th...

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I take Oxycodone 5 mg 3 times daily , any better ideas? Is this addictive or will it harm me more? I have PAD and angio 2 times. Ache so bad I never sleep. Been on current med 2 years. ## Oxycodone is a narcotic opiate, so yes, it does have the potential of being habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, constipation and dry mouth. There are risks associated with taking any medication, there's no way to avoid that. It's really a matter of finding which one works best for you, without causing you a lot of problems or side effects. What other treatment options have you tried? ## See a Neurologist and IF your dx is RLS ASK about MIRAPEX OR MIRAPEX ER. Get off the opiates asap,

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Hi i have a tingling sensation in my feet the moment i try to sleep. my doc has given me Pevesca to be taken for a month. yesterday was the third day i took the tablet but i still suffered from the sensations that awoke me middle of the night. Will it help me eventually?

Can Tramadol get rid of restless leg syndrome? ## well i got a seizue and i have never had any kind of illneses and i went to see a neurologist but i have to wait a month too see my results i got these medications prescribed fenitoina sodica, ampicilina, diclofenaco.. i was informed that it coudl be that i i have been eating alot of pork meat since i was wyoug and that there is a worm that is developed in the brain and that could of caused the seizure but i would really like to have more inf .. on this illness i am currently living in tijuana ,mx and the medication is from mexico.. ## I dont know about the RLS portion but the seizure comment that was posted really got my attention. I have Lupus and was told for years that it was the form that attacks the brain stem and causes seizures. ...

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My father is 84 years old and he is a very “tough man” that has an extremely high tolerance to pain. Over the years he’s had different medical conditions that would require pain medication is like Norco or Percocet whatever and he was given them but he rarely took them and now he has been given restless leg syndrome diagnosis and he is in excruciating pain. I mean excruciating to the point where he is screaming in pain crying and just can’t take it and now he’s thinks that he can’t live his life the rest of his life in this excruciating pain. And he has been on Norco 5/325 for over 20 years one twice a day is the directions because he has a couple of chronic conditions that caused him pain but the amount of Norco he’s been given over the last 20...

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I've been on suboxone for about 8 months. Starting dosage was 2 -8mg a day.after months I've tapered down to about .50-.30mg very very small piece and been on that for a month, it's not as bad but I'm still tired and get light heat flashes. Any thoughts on what I should do from here? ## Is your intention to fully get off of Suboxone anytime soon? If so, I think you're certainly on the right track. Usually for drugs like this the safest way to stop taking them is to tapper off in fractions (actually cut into pieces) and these smaller pieces can be taken in place of the regular dose for a period of several weeks until the body is no longer dependent upon them. Based on the amount you're taking now, I'd say your just about out of the woods! Another user on here ...

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i have post sirgical lower back pain. was in 50 mcg pat. ch and had side effects ans so decided to wean off. i finished with the 12 mcg patch a week ago and am still suffering from peroidic nausea, irritability, daily joint and muscle pain, but the worst is the consistant restless leggs. it is driving me crazy. my doctor says that is not withdrawal. is he right? i don't think so. if it is withdrawal, what can i do about it and how long will it last? i am going crazy. ## I have used the Actiq lozenges 400 microgram, 4 times a day for over a year. I too get restless leg syndrome as I begin to withdrawal after approx. 10-14 hrs after my last dose. ## @yvonne, Fentanyl is noted to cause "uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body" as well as a "heartbeat that is faster tha...

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small round white pill with ML on one side for treatment of restless legs from health food store ## Hi Nancy, The closest match I can find is Foltabs 800 Vitamin B Complex with Folic Acid. I've read that restless leg syndrome can be caused by a deficiency in Vitamin B-12. Could this be similar to what you have? You can learn more about this drug on the page for B-Complex Vitamins Plus Details I hope this info helps! ## Still not sure what it's used for. Pain? Restless legs? Other?

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hi,i am getting RLS (restless leg syndrome) in both legs over soles and low back pain (mainly in left) and sometime knee joint (very rare). I believ these symptoms are due to some nerve disorder reasons. My nephrologist prescribed me nexito 10 once in night. I do take other BP medicines as well. I don't have disbetic.After reading most of the articles on meds it seems nexito 10 is for depression. Can anybody help me to know is nexito 10 is right medcine for my symptoms. ## Nexito contains the active ingredient Escitalopram, which is an SSRI antidepressant and they can sometimes help with nerve pain, due to the way they act on brain chemicals. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, dry mouth and weight changes. Learn more Nexito details here. Is there anything else I can help wi...

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Legs feel like restless leg syndrome. Started yesterday legs have ached ever since ## Hello, Cindy! How are you? RLS isn't just leg pain, it's where someone feels uncomfortable, unless they keep moving their legs. That's why it often disrupts sleep, the movements are usually involuntary. Are you on any medications? Did you change anything about your daily routine, recently? Are you exercising more? Have you been drinking a lot of alcohol?

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Did anyone experience leg pains while on chantix? Im on day 6 and Im getting sharp pains in my legs,the thighs and calves they even make ya jerk your leg they hurt so bad,then they will go away lasting maybe 3-5 sec. and just periodically through the day.Is this a side affect or just restless legs? ## I am only on day 5, but the first couple of days my right leg appeared to be suffering from restless leg syndrome. Haven't had any issues since day 3 but if it happens again I will be calling the doctor. ## No, this isn't listed under any of the known side effects for Chantix. Learn more Chantix details here. Although it has been reported by many people that have been taking it. Have you consulted your doctor about it? ## If you are having muscle twitches or spasms, this could be a...

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IHAVE EXCESS LEG MOVEMENTS AT BEDTIME AND THRU THE NIGHT. I DO NOT FEEL RESTED AFTER SLEEPING. ## You may be suffering from Restless Legs Syndrome, which can require medical treatment, if it is severe and interfering with your sleep. Learn more RLS details here. Have you talked to your doctor about it? There are medications that may help you, but they do require a doctor's prescription.

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I was just given a prescription for gabapentin 300mg 90 minutes before bedtime. Can increase 300mg every night to a max of 1200. This increase is weekly. I have symptoms of restless leg syndrome but my problem is much more than RLS. I have heavy legs and problems with balance. I was on Requip with some help to the symptoms but developed compulsive gambling problem. Is anyone else in a similar situation or have any advice for me as to what to expect. I have had this problem for over 5 years. It started with just kinda stubbing your toe as I walked and progressed to turing to walk a certain direction and my upper body moved but my legs did not follow. Things like stepping up on a curb became something to think about and prepare for before I attempted it. My legs and ankles tire easily. Th...

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