If anyone else suffers from Restless Legs as part of their MS- there is a very informative Help forum run by RLS-UK at HealthUnlocked.
The commonly prescribed drugs for RLS in the UK ( Ropinirole, Pramipexole or Neupro) are no longer prescribed by experts because of the very high rates of drug-induced worsening (known as Augmentation) and Impulse Control Disorder. There have been recent articles in the media about MS patients who have successfully sued their doctors for failure to warn about the very high risk of gambling, impulse spending, overeating and hypersexuality.
If you’re taking a dopamine agonist, ask for a review with your doctor and learn about the warning signs of augmentation.
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