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Doctor's prescription has made me worse.

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1fab · 13/02/2012 20:29

Had to use patches to sort out severe restless legs. I was being woken up hourly and after being monitored I got the diagnosis. Before this I had restless legs rarely while awake. Put on patches, slept better. After 3 weeks had to double the dose. Haven't slept since which is 2 weeks and my legs are getting restless earlier in the evening and they are really painful. I have stopped all patch wearing and will see the doctor next month. Can anyone give me any advice please as I am so tired.

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BoysAreLikeDogs · 13/02/2012 21:47

what is the name of your meds, please?

differentnameforthis · 13/02/2012 21:55

You need to contact your GP ASAP. We can't give you medical advice here.

1fab · 14/02/2012 15:45

The doctor had her receptionist ring me and I have to stop the patches but no other advice and I have to wait to see the doctor next month. My legs were really painful even earlier last night so DH rubbed them for a while and then I had a warm bath. Still didn't sleep that great but hoping I will tonight.

The patches are called rotigotine.

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FoofFighter · 14/02/2012 15:47

Can the GP not give you a telephone appointment?
Wiating until next month is simply unacceptble

1fab · 14/02/2012 16:01

I saw my GP for a routine check up and he has given me a prescription for lower dose patches but I am loath to use them after what has happened.

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