Doctors tend to prescribe dopamine agonists (Mirapex, Requip) the same way for RLS that a Parkinson's patient takes....BIG no, no. RLS patients need it at night, generally in far lower doses than Parkinson patients.

I have found it is easier to prevent the RLS than try to tangle with it. I too find myself taking too little, then, later having it rage up at midnight. I have it in my legs, arms and upper back.

I have also had dystonic reactions to meds....Zofran being the worst. It is in the family of SSRIs. I will not let a doc come near me with any SSRI, antidopaminergic or anticholinergic.....which leaves me with very little to take.....and they think I am nuts....whatever. I know what it feels like to writhe for hours and hours on end.

dflo, you know where to find me if you need me....glad you are feeling better, and I too had the best Thanksgiving. My son and daughter in law are having a girl in Feb/March! So excited!!