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What are alternatives to Gabapentin for restless leg syndrome (RLS)?
Anyone get relief from cbd? Gabapentin freaks me out - legs feel like wood and hard to move
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Hello, Ever since I received chemo I have had restless legs. I am done now but the cumulative effects of the chemo are still with me. Tapering off but not completely I hope they go away. I just went for blood work last week and my magnesium levels were very low so I received a magnesium infusion and almost immediately felt better and the effects for me are long lasting. The restless legs usually happen at night so I also take a magnesium supplement. Additionally, I also received a Rx for cannabis from my oncologist and this has been so helpful. I only take when I am feeling really bad. It has helped me so much. Not everyone cares for it but I must say it was the best medicine for me during my journey. Hope you feel better and find relief soon!!
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I have been on Ropinirole for RLS for about 8 years, and I am now in augmentation. That means the Ropinirole has made me worse. The RLS is now in my arms and chest, but it’s not yet in my face. So I am in the very near future going to go through slow withdrawal of the Ropinirole to be able to go on another medication for RLS. I have also stopped taking antihistamines and am currently reducing my use of Omeprazole, as these meds also make my RLS worse.
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Do you have a neurologist you see? They can help you withdraw from the Ropinirole. I was on pramipexole, and the neurologist saw the augmentation I explained, and had me go on a "drug holiday". It was hell, as I slowly weaned off it, with nothing to counter it. The neurologist was with Barrow Institute in Phoenix, a big neurological think-tank, which surprised me I didn't have something to ease off the pramipexole. I then was placed on 2 mg of methadone, which I couldn't handle the panic attacks. after one month, I weaned off that, with the help of my GP. I dropped the Barrow neurologist, and found another. try an opiate called buprenorphine. they prescribe it in a film you place it on your skin for one week, then reapply or under your tongue. I used the the 2 mg, cut in half-form under the tongue to dissolve. that worked well. just be sure to see your dentist bi-annually, as teeth decay is promoted. Good luck.
@vikkitennis I am currently weaning off 2 other meds before I tackle weaning off of Ropinirole. Also waiting on my doctor to send medical records for a Nidra device. Want to use this device will actually reducing the Ropinirole. I have not seen my neurologist since 2016, and he is no longer practicing. Will have to see a new neurologist. Also I have moved, so going to have to see a new general physician, who will give me a referral to a neurologist. Juggling too many new things going on in my life right now and hoping to start to improve for the better asap. Thanks for your information.
I was on 1200 mg of Horizant and 2 mg of a neupro patch. Then I started with NIDRA and I have eliminated the neupro patch. I am hoping to cut back on the Horizant as well but waiting as I have just had a total knee replacement and I figure the gabapentin in Horizant may help me heal.
@bcool123 I just started using a magnesium oil, it is working but I bet I will like the lotion a lot better, thanks for the tip!