I am a 65 year old vietnam vet, and have been dealing with rls for at least 10 years, and am currently on Mirapex, which helps. I have to wear support hose if I drive long distances or fly. I was exposed to Agent Orange in Vietnam, and now am learning that the RLS may be a symptom of PN. PN is considered a Presumptive disease by the VA, i.e. if you have PN and served in Vietnam, it is presumed that it is caused by Agent Orange. I am looking for information to connect the RLS to PN, so I may get the appropriate treatment from the VA and file a claim for the disability associated with it.

hi
i also have RLS and sfn i was able to get some infoon the connection between the two from the rls org they can be found on the web. also my dad who is also a vietnam vet has the same his is connected to agent orange.Hope it helps

dloop,

Hello and welcome to NeuroTalk. Happy to see you have come to be with us. Here are a great number of dear friends to listen when you are in need of ears. You will find out we are supportive and relaxing place.

In this forum there a good number of friends to help you:
Peripheral Neuropathy:
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum20.html

Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Darlene

Welcome to NT!

First let me just say 'Thank you' for serving our country.
I'm sorry about these symptoms you are having and I hope you can get some answers real soon.

The Peripheral Neuropathy forum is LOADED with great information. You'll get wonderful feedback. I hope the VA comes through for you and that the disability is hassle-free.
We have a forum here regarding disability. There's alot of good tips and info there also.

It's great to have you here!
Make yourself right at home - you're among friends!

Caring,
Rae