Enormous thanks to Sue for raising awareness on @GMB about #ICD on #Dopamineagonists. This is a VERY common side effect & causes gambling, impulse spending, overeating & hypersexuality.
Unbelievable news! NICE cks guidelines were amended (with ZERO press announcement) in February 25 to relegate #DopamineAgonists in treatment of #RLS. The guidelines now have gabapentinoids as 1st line. Copy attached.
https://t.co/CNC7DT9GwT
RLS-UK has commissioned a new film on living with #RLS for International RLS Day on 23 September. Hopefully, the medical profession will listen to our request for education.
https://t.co/wp5LkgXoUr
A brilliant article on #dopamineagonists. These dangerous drugs are no longer prescribed by experts because of the very high risk of drug induced worsening (augmentation) and Impulse Control Disorders.
https://t.co/mzoByRtVVo
Adrian Wilson issues a salutary warning about #DopamineAgonists & UK doctors' lack of knowledge about RLS and correct treatment. NHS & NICE guidance are outdated & do not reflect best practice & treatment. https://t.co/rc8iSxyxdr
https://t.co/qiWL5vWDqz
If you augmented on #Ropinirole or #Pramipexole, do NOT switch to #Neupro patch. You WILL suffer augmentation again. Ask for a different category of meds.#DopamineAgonists should only be used in end of life scenarios according to the top experts.
Dr Julian Spinks, Chair of RLS-UK, and VP of EARLS, presenting the #EARLS scholarship award to Angela Montini at the recent #EAN conference in Helsinki. Julian also manned stands for #EARLS and #EFNA to raise awareness of #RLS.
The most common posts on our busy #HelpForum are about doctors & neurologists routinely overprescribing #DopamineAgonists even when the patient is clearly suffering #Augmentation and/or #ImpulseControlDisorder. Please visit our website for information.
https://t.co/7aC8v6QzzW
@clojoc Yes, 30% of MS patients have #RLS & many have clonus & fasculations. If #RLS were taught at medical school & during GP training, diagnosis would improve.
https://t.co/RaHONuIoXA
Channel 5 talked about #RLS on the news. Worryingly, the GP stated it is very difficult to diagnose & treat. That's why RLS-UK is campaigning to get RLS taught properly at medical school & during GP & neurological training.
https://t.co/UYluMpN1yk
Your regular reminder that if you are taking #Ropinirole, #Pramipexole or #Neupro patch for #RLS- please do NOT increase the dose & watch for signs of #Augmentation.
https://t.co/7aC8v6R7pu
A new study on genes that may be responsible for #RLS. Hopefully, they'll fund further research to develop tailored treatments.
https://t.co/eeGlIzWsMG