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- Mon Nov 02, 2015 2:26 am
- Forum: General Topics: RLS
- Topic: Different Countries, Different Meds?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 802
Re: Different Countries, Different Meds?
A litle off topic but talking about different countries made we want to post this. We recently had an older family member who lives in Wales visit with us for several weeks. She hadn't mentioned any health issues but after several evenings of observing frequent leg movements I asked if she had RLS. ...
- Sun Apr 05, 2015 7:17 pm
- Forum: Non-prescription Medicines, Supplements, Diet
- Topic: Over the Counter RLS Treatments
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4938
Re: Over the Counter RLS Treatments
I was going to post about this new cream that I've recently found, a cream that stops my symptoms in less than 10 minutes. I decided to do a search first & to my surprise found 2 results, So I can also attest to the fact that this Restless Legs cream by Magnilife does work. We were on vacation &...
- Wed Aug 13, 2014 12:04 am
- Forum: Prescription Medications
- Topic: RLS after surgery
- Replies: 35
- Views: 6116
Re: RLS after surgery
Your response, Rustsmith, reminded me about ferritin levels. I haven't had one for quite awhile,will have to rectify that. I can't even recall what my level was the last time. It took so long after my surgery to get on top of my symptoms, trying different doses, different times, different combinatio...
- Tue Aug 12, 2014 4:44 am
- Forum: Prescription Medications
- Topic: RLS after surgery
- Replies: 35
- Views: 6116
Re: RLS after surgery
It's been 1 1/2 years since my surgery & my posting on this forum asking for help. My RLS symptoms were increased after surgery as neither the anaethetist or surgeon listened to me or ordered the meds I was on. I want to thank everyone here for all the advice & support you gave me during tho...
- Tue Mar 05, 2013 5:52 pm
- Forum: Prescription Medications
- Topic: RLS after surgery
- Replies: 35
- Views: 6116
Re: RLS after surgery
It was the Dr. from the sleep clinic that suggested taking up to 3 of Mirapex .25mg. I now take 1 1/2 at suppertime & 1 1/2 at bedtime (total of .75 mg. )I'm just hoping, cross my fingers & hope to die hoping, that the Mirapex will start working again. Badnights, you're right, I should get a...
- Mon Mar 04, 2013 7:00 pm
- Forum: Prescription Medications
- Topic: RLS after surgery
- Replies: 35
- Views: 6116
Re: RLS after surgery
Just an update...still trying various times to take my Mirapex to try & get ahead of these ^symptoms since my surgery. The last 2 nights I've taken 1.5 Mirapex at 7:30 pm & repeat 1.5 at bedtime. Other than a bit of tingling in my toes (which my husband relieved with massage) , I was able to...
- Sun Mar 03, 2013 2:37 am
- Forum: Prescription Medications
- Topic: Horizant
- Replies: 58
- Views: 12304
Re: Horizant
This may sound silly, something I should know, not evenn sure if I should post this here. How does Lyrica work compared to Gabapentin? I used to take Gabapentin but was switched to the Lyrica. For years it seems to have worked but now I'm going through a crisis since my hip surgery. Does the Horizan...
- Sat Mar 02, 2013 7:13 pm
- Forum: Prescription Medications
- Topic: RLS after surgery
- Replies: 35
- Views: 6116
Re: RLS after surgery
Thanks rthom, appreciate you doing this. In Canada we are severely limited to expert consultations, can sometimes take up to a year. But to get the name of someone would still be invaluable. Last night was another bad one so will continue to try different schedules. It would be so nice to have more ...
- Sat Mar 02, 2013 12:06 am
- Forum: Prescription Medications
- Topic: RLS after surgery
- Replies: 35
- Views: 6116
Re: RLS after surgery
Viewsaskew, I understand what you're saying & appreciate hearing how someone else times their meds. I spead the Mirapex out last night...1/2 at 6:30 pm, then 1 at 8:00 pm & then 11/2 at bedtime. Could be a coincidence but I did manage to get a good night's sleep. I also went to the Health Fo...
- Fri Mar 01, 2013 5:30 am
- Forum: Prescription Medications
- Topic: RLS after surgery
- Replies: 35
- Views: 6116
Re: RLS after surgery
Thanks for all the replies. It would be interesting to find someone here in BC. & even better if they were on Vancouver Island. I have exchanged a few e-mails with Dr. B. & understandably he can't really say too much but he did suggest getting off the Elavil & being careful with how much...
- Wed Feb 27, 2013 7:45 pm
- Forum: Prescription Medications
- Topic: RLS after surgery
- Replies: 35
- Views: 6116
Re: RLS after surgery
I live in British Columbia, Canada
- Wed Feb 27, 2013 6:19 am
- Forum: Prescription Medications
- Topic: RLS after surgery
- Replies: 35
- Views: 6116
Re: RLS after surgery
I had a reply From Dr. B & he said that surgery can sometimes make RLS worse, up to & including permanently. He suggested using an opioid in the meantime & to get expert revaluation for treatment in the long term. My GP does try but he's certainly not an expert on this condition. The Dr....
- Wed Feb 27, 2013 2:02 am
- Forum: Prescription Medications
- Topic: RLS after surgery
- Replies: 35
- Views: 6116
Re: RLS after surgery
Thanks. I'm hoping the dose & scheduling of the Mirapex is all that has to be done. I did e-mail Dr.Buchfuhrer as you suggested. Will let you know of any reply.
- Tue Feb 26, 2013 9:01 pm
- Forum: Prescription Medications
- Topic: RLS after surgery
- Replies: 35
- Views: 6116
RLS after surgery
It's been quite awhile since I've been here. My RLS has been reasonably well controlled until now. I had total hip replacement surgery 2 weeks ago & have had very little sleep since. My surgeon refused to order my meds for RLS & by the time I could take my own meds it was too long without. N...