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Perth, AU

there was a question on here for restless leg syndrome a few weeks back and I answered it because I was having so much trouble with it. Lack of sleep was getting to me and I was getting tired of watching re-runs of MASH. So when I went to see my specialist I asked him about it and he suggested that an hour( give or take ) before I go to bed take a Madapar Rapid and that would help with my restless legs, and guess what? so far so good. As soon as my head hits the pillow I am asleep. So if you… read more

May 17, 2016
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I have restless legs and Pexola was prescribed. It works wonders. It's also a PD medication and nobody knows why it works for RL but it does.

May 25, 2016
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I had the same symptoms and my neurologist prescribed Gabapentin It worked beautifully.

May 18, 2016
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I take one Ropinirole 4mg tablet a couple hours before bed time. It does the trick for me. I've been taking this for more then 10 years.

May 18, 2016
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Thank you for your answer and especially the arm full of hugs

May 17, 2016
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

What a positive attitude you have we all can enjoy your relief at being able to get a good sleep an armful of hugs

May 17, 2016

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