Suggest Treatment For Restless Legs Syndrome

Posted on Thu, 19 Jan 2017

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Question : I HAVE RESTLESS LEGS I AM 52YEARS OLD AND I HAVE HAD THIS FROM 23 YEARS OLD
It HAS GOT WORSE AS THE YEARS HAVE GONE BY IT IS TO THE POINT WERE LIFE IS PAINFUL
the pains WAS ONLY AT NIGHT NOW ITS OFF AND ON DURING THE DAY TIME IF I AM WALKING AND STANDING ITS SEEMS TO BE FINE BUT NO RESTING IS THERE A FIX FOR THIS PLEASE HELP

Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Consider drugs combinations.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.

I have read your question and understand your concerns.

Since your symptoms are getting worse with the use of Ropinirole alone, in my opinion, another drug that is used to treat RLS should be added to your treatment.

Besides Ropinirole you can use Gabapentin or Clonazepam for example .

Discuss with your Doctor about adding one of these drugs.

Hope you found the answer helpful.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Greetings.

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