... really can't tell much of a difference in my symtoms. I think my RLS is getting worse. My doctor says RLS is a sleep dissorder- is this true? I have it during the day as well as the night- and not just my legs, but arms/shoulders/neck...it's extremely painful, and debilitating. I must find some relief- any suggestions?
Restless Legs Syndrome - I have been taking Mirapex for Fibromyalgia and RLS for about a year, and?
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- 8 weeks ago by rafaelbyd...
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- mirapex, restless legs syndrome, fibromyalgia, sleep disorders, sleep
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Restless leg syndrome is a sleep disorder characterized by leg discomfort during sleep, which is only relieved by frequent movements of the legs. The symptoms may occur during the day and may be worse during stress or emotional upset.
There is no known cure for restless leg syndrome.
Treatment is aimed at reducing stress and helping the muscles relax. Warm baths, gentle stretching exercises, massage or similar techniques may help.
Low doses of pramipexole or ropinirole (Requip) have been found to be very effective in controlling symptoms in some people. If sleep is severely disrupted, medications such as Sinemet (an anti-Parkinson's medication), gabapentin and pregabalin, or tranquilizers such as clonazepam may be prescribed, but they may cause daytime sleepiness.
