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How To Treat RLS Mediated Arm,shoulder And Neck Pain?
I have rls going on 15 years, now its so bad it affects my arms sholders and neck when i m at rest, standing sleeping etc. i m on 525 mg. of lyrica, ..75 of mirapex 14 of requip per day and one oxycontin 30mg. 4 months I was tkaking oxycodone 30mg x3 per day for back pain over a two year period and requip 4mg at night and had no problems. As soon as I stop the 30mg oxycontin i dont sleep for 3-4 nights. Im seeing a neroligist and have had a sleep study but he will not give me the oxycontin which works instead I suffer for 2 months and have to take 12 pils instead of 2. Please help
Mon, 5 Feb 2018
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Several prescription medications, most of which were developed to treat other diseases, are available to reduce the restlessness in your legs. These include:
Drugs like, ropinirole are approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of moderate to severe RLS.gabapentin, may work for some people with RLS.Narcotic medications can relieve mild to severe symptoms, but they may be addicting if used in high doses.
Some lifestyle modification are useful for restless leg syndrome like,
Sleep better by sticking to a regular sleep schedule.
Exercise in moderation. .
Cut back on caffeine. .
Avoid alcohol and cigarettes. Consider dietary supplements. Check with a doctor or nutritionist to find out if you’re low on iron, vitamin B, folic acid, or magnesium. Deficiencies can bring on RLS.
Stress can make RLS symptoms worse. Daily stretching and meditation can promote relaxation and alleviate (RLS).
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care
Several prescription medications, most of which were developed to treat other diseases, are available to reduce the restlessness in your legs. These include:
Drugs like, ropinirole are approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of moderate to severe RLS.gabapentin, may work for some people with RLS.Narcotic medications can relieve mild to severe symptoms, but they may be addicting if used in high doses.
Some lifestyle modification are useful for restless leg syndrome like,
Sleep better by sticking to a regular sleep schedule.
Exercise in moderation. .
Cut back on caffeine. .
Avoid alcohol and cigarettes. Consider dietary supplements. Check with a doctor or nutritionist to find out if you’re low on iron, vitamin B, folic acid, or magnesium. Deficiencies can bring on RLS.
Stress can make RLS symptoms worse. Daily stretching and meditation can promote relaxation and alleviate (RLS).
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care
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