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by Reverb
Thu May 09, 2013 6:34 pm
Forum: General Topics: RLS
Topic: Mirapex and requip
Replies: 32
Views: 5785

Re: Mirapex and requip

I was so sick I couldn't make it to my appointment. He did phone me to talk. I asked if he knew about augmentation and he said he did. He is tapering me off the requip but leaving me on mirapex for now. He also changed my percocet to be taken throughout the night time so I can sleep. He added horizo...
by Reverb
Mon May 06, 2013 3:57 pm
Forum: General Topics: RLS
Topic: Mirapex and requip
Replies: 32
Views: 5785

Re: Mirapex and requip

That is good advice.
Yes I am augmenting. If he understands and takes me ff the DA's and gives opiates for withdraw, would I be stopping the DA's cold turkey, or still have to taper down?
by Reverb
Fri May 03, 2013 4:47 am
Forum: Non-prescription Medicines, Supplements, Diet
Topic: Poppy seed tea - incredibly effective for me
Replies: 23
Views: 12525

Re: Poppy seed tea - incredibly effective for me

I just bought them at bulk barn. And most grocery stores have them.
by Reverb
Thu May 02, 2013 9:04 pm
Forum: General Topics: RLS
Topic: Rls and weather
Replies: 4
Views: 742

Rls and weather

Does anyone notice that their symptoms are worse during different seasons of the year?
by Reverb
Thu May 02, 2013 9:00 pm
Forum: Help for Relationships
Topic: Dealing with tuff love and people with RLS
Replies: 56
Views: 54731

Re: Dealing with tuff love and people with RLS

My best friend has mild rls. Mine is severe. She is the only one who truly understands a portion of what I go through on a daily basis. I think it's hard to explain to people. And since they don't see anything physically wrong they may be quick to judge. My boyfriend knows and is fairly supportive. ...
by Reverb
Tue Apr 30, 2013 11:26 pm
Forum: General Topics: RLS
Topic: Mirapex and requip
Replies: 32
Views: 5785

Re: Mirapex and requip

I have an appointment to see the neurologist next week. I've been reading about the maximum doses for mirapex and requip. I think he has me taking way too much. Mirapex I take 0.25 3 times during the day. Then before bedtime I take 1mg. I also take .75 of requip 3 times a day. Them before bed I take...
by Reverb
Mon Apr 29, 2013 8:30 pm
Forum: General Topics: RLS
Topic: Mirapex and requip
Replies: 32
Views: 5785

Re: Mirapex and requip

I wasn't thinking about it that way. Well put. I will show him what you suggested. Thank you
by Reverb
Mon Apr 29, 2013 2:28 am
Forum: General Topics: RLS
Topic: Mirapex and requip
Replies: 32
Views: 5785

Re: Mirapex and requip

Very true. I guess I'm always hopeful that something will start working. From all the reading I've done on here I think I have augmentation. The sleep varies week to week from 0-5 hours. This past week has been about 2 hours a night. I've been off work for a while. I'm supposed to return tomorrow. I...
by Reverb
Mon Apr 29, 2013 2:02 am
Forum: Prescription Medications
Topic: low iron and DA
Replies: 12
Views: 1648

Re: low iron and DA

sh**....I purchased the older version of clinical management of restless leg syndrome by accident. Has anyone bought the new one yet? I'm just curious if it is worth buying the newer version. I don't mind spending the money, so long as it has some good stuff in it. Thanks
by Reverb
Fri Apr 26, 2013 7:32 pm
Forum: Non-prescription Medicines, Supplements, Diet
Topic: Poppy seed tea - incredibly effective for me
Replies: 23
Views: 12525

Re: Poppy seed tea - incredibly effective for me

I tried the tea last night. I slept 7 hours straight. Didn't even wake up to pee. I don't remember the last time I slept that we'll. And when I woke up my legs were fine and my usual back pain was gone. I think it must stay in the system for a while. Erika- thank you for your post. I feel so refresh...
by Reverb
Fri Apr 26, 2013 2:34 pm
Forum: General Topics: RLS
Topic: Mirapex and requip
Replies: 32
Views: 5785

Re: Mirapex and requip

I was on one at night and they only last 3 hours. I think he wants me off them at night so I will know if the DA's are working.
by Reverb
Thu Apr 25, 2013 8:57 pm
Forum: General Topics: RLS
Topic: Potassium & magnesium
Replies: 1
Views: 508

Potassium & magnesium

I'm having blood work one for magnesium and potassium. Does anyone know what level we should be at for these two?
by Reverb
Thu Apr 25, 2013 6:58 pm
Forum: Prescription Medications
Topic: low iron and DA
Replies: 12
Views: 1648

Re: low iron and DA

I'm so excited. My ferritin blood test form last week shows 36 now. I was 13-15 since november. Finally it's moving up. I still have a way to go, but at least now some results are happening. Yay!!
by Reverb
Wed Apr 24, 2013 10:50 pm
Forum: General Topics: RLS
Topic: Mirapex and requip
Replies: 32
Views: 5785

Re: Mirapex and requip

I think I will make another doctor appointment and talk to him about this. My ferritin is 13 and he is aware of this. He did increase my pain meds during the day, which was a nice surprise. But it's not enough to have a whole day of no symptoms. I still have at least half of the day where I am going...
by Reverb
Wed Apr 24, 2013 2:28 pm
Forum: Prescription Medications
Topic: low iron and DA
Replies: 12
Views: 1648

Re: low iron and DA

I actually just ordered a few more books from Chapters. The one you mentioned was not available. I will order it through the link you sent me. Thanks you