Restless legs

About Parkinson's and health Impulsive and compulsive behaviour
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Good morning i have developed a symptom restless legs in the last week this is driving me mad at night what is the medication for this condition as most surgeries are on skeleton staff by me is there anything i can buy over the counter to give me some relief as ime away at moment

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Morning calv1960 … about 10 days ago I was prescribed Clonazepam for the very issue you describe. I have found it excellent. IMHO you are not going to get anything effective without a prescription. Maybe go to A&E ?

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Clonazepam is a prescription medication that can be used to treat restless legs syndrome (RLS):

  • How it works

Clonazepam is a benzodiazepine that increases levels of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a calming chemical in the brain. This can help relax muscles and relieve anxiety.

  • When it’s used

Clonazepam is often used as a treatment for mild cases of RLS, especially in young people. It can also be used to treat seizures, panic disorder, and involuntary muscle spasms.

  • Side effects

Common side effects of clonazepam include drowsiness, sedation, irritability, and paradoxical aggression or disinhibition. It can also be addictive.

  • When to use

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends that benzodiazepines, including clonazepam, should not be used as a first-line treatment for RLS. Instead, they should be used as a coadjuvant therapy.

Other treatments for RLS include:

  • L-dopa

  • Bromocriptine

  • Opioids, which should only be used for severe symptoms that don’t respond to other treatments

Best wishes
Steve2

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The UK guidance for RLS can be found here: Restless legs syndrome - Treatment - NHS

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Yep, Clonazepam every night. But it is a ‘controlled drug’ so needs regular GP/Nurse practitioner review.

In the meantime - maybe really go for the best sleep routine? Say from 7.30pm turn the TVs off, cut down/eliminate screen time, no caffeine/alcohol/quick sugars, engage in meditation, prayer, become comfortable with the slowness of the time. It sounds extreme, but is more like life would have been before mass media and electric light. Our brains are still struggling with the over-stimulation of the 21st-century. I have found all of the above really helps promote inner wellbeing and reduces anxiety (one cause of restless leg).

Good luck! :slight_smile:

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Hi all thx for your response ove seen my gp regarding my restless legs symptoms prescribed me paracetamol co cadomal 500/15 only had symptoms in 1 leg now in 2 legs medication total waste of time living on 2 hrs sleep

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2hrs sleep is no fun, and undermines everything. I remember when I was experiencing restless leg - grrrrr! Hope you get sorted soon…

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I cannot speak highly enough of the excellent sleep Clonazepam gives me. I have previously tried other drugs which were hopeless or had unpleasant side effects.
I wake up with my bed clothes where they should be instead of mostly rutted up or on the floor.

Best wishes
Steve2

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Hi steve2 i had a good night’s sleep at last last night been prescribed amitripaline my legs were 80% normal even slept in the bed not on top going to see consultant end jan

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Brilliant news calv1960 … I also take Amitriptyline as well as Clonazepam.

Best wishes
Steve2