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What drugs have you found effective in treating RLS and PLM?
I'm currently on Requip, but I would like to know if anyone has tried Mirapex, Baclofen, Horizant, or anything else for Restless Legs Syndrome and Periodic Limb Movement? If so, what did you like or dislike about the drug? Also, this applies to what has worked or not worked for you pertaining... read more
Any home remedies or med suggestions for severe restless leg syndrome?
I have severe restless leg syndrome. I am on requip for about a month and no relief. I also take lyrica, amrix and soma for my back (3 herniated disks). One leg will start and then go away and then the other leg starts. The sensations go from my feet to my hip just to explain the severity of it. I... read more
Does anyone know the cause of Restless Leg Syndrome?
I have had Restless Leg Syndrome for years now. I am on Requip and the dosage has to keep going up every 12-18 months. The insomnia from this is killing me I am going to collapse one of these days. I kick my legs, rub them and nothing helps not even hot baths. I have paced the floors night after... read more
Fibromyalgia - Do you have type of seizure(jerking of your body) when going to sleep?
and eventually will you get lupus from fibro. I am on lyrica, requip,
Rheumatoid Arthritis - I am on Methotrexate, requip, folic acid, and prednisone. Will any of these?
... medications cause problems with my kidneys?
Which over the counter supplement is equivalent to Requip (ropinirole) ?
I do not have a health plan insurance for coverage of Requip (ropinrole) I am not eligible for Medicare until the year of 2016. I'm retire and have been diagnosis of the condition shaken leg syndrome. Is there an over the counter supplement ?
Weight gain on Requip?
Despite what drug info says, I know that I have gained significant weight on requip. As much as 30 lbs in 4 months. I suffer from bone-on-bone osteoarthritis of both knees as well as life aktering RLS. The weight gain makes my knees hurt more. What a catch 22. I take 2 mg three t ines a day of... read more
Ropinirole - how do you lose the weight requip made you gain?
I have been on 3MG requip at hs for about 3 YRS for RLS. I also have severe CRPS (diagnosed 2010) of both my legs had a MEDTRONICS UNIT put in (2013) and then taken out. It never worked and had to use meds also. I got very ill from a new pain medication and lost so much weight my MEDTRONICS UNIT... read more
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