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Restless Leg Syndrome

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Tampa, FL
July 3
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A DiabetesTeam Member

I have RLS I kick all night. I'm talking to my Dr. about Reequip, for RLS

July 3
A DiabetesTeam Member

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a condition that can affect sleep quality, especially in people with diabetes. Here are some key points about RLS and its impact on sleep:

- Symptoms: People with RLS often experience tingling sensations in their legs that prevent them from falling asleep
- Connection to Diabetes: RLS can Show Full Answer

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a condition that can affect sleep quality, especially in people with diabetes. Here are some key points about RLS and its impact on sleep:

- Symptoms: People with RLS often experience tingling sensations in their legs that prevent them from falling asleep.
- Connection to Diabetes: RLS can put individuals at a higher risk for damage to the peripheral nerves, which causes pain typically in the feet and hands.
- Treatment: RLS may be treated with additional medications or muscle relaxants.

If you suspect you have RLS, it's important to discuss it with your healthcare provider for appropriate management.

July 3
A DiabetesTeam Member

Lol, they do more then boogie boogie. I could be the star kicker for The Dallas Cowboys😂. I remember the article about your wife, so sad😪. I had hallucinations on gabapentin. My dog and I were having conversations, and she would disappear, and show up magically, whoa that's crazy. I reported to my Dr. She discontinued the gabapentin. @A DiabetesTeam Member

September 2 (edited)
A DiabetesTeam Member

@A DiabetesTeam Member I would at least ask the Doc about Mirapex concerns

When I wrote up that piece on my wife a few months back the drug that her neurologist had been trying to get her to stop taking was the Mirapex. She took it for 20 years and it was the "most likely" trigger for her psychotic break which was "predicted" anytime after 15 years of use

Just from my experience with her, I would really be cautious with that one which can also cause you to stop producing your own dopamine - not a big issue with Parkinson's since that is happening anyhow, but not so cool if you develop Parkinson's trying to keep your legs from doing the Boogie Woogie at night 😁

September 2
A DiabetesTeam Member

@A DiabetesTeam Member
Been on the MIRAPEX for 1 month. She said requip caused nausea to bad. I'll suggest requip as I have an appointment to discuss my meds, coming up soon. Thank you for the warning Graham.

September 2

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