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by fek67
Tue Sep 02, 2014 6:57 pm
Forum: General Topics: RLS
Topic: Who is your favorite doctor?
Replies: 149
Views: 130751

Re: WED/RLS doctors

I am looking for a WED/RLS doctor who is located in Georgia. When looking at a previous thread, I found that a Dr. Rye, GA was listed. Just wondering if this is Dr. David Rye, a neurologist at Emory University in Atlanta? Has anyone seen this doctor for RLS?
by fek67
Sat Aug 30, 2014 1:02 pm
Forum: Physical Treatments
Topic: Newly Approved Device - available in US
Replies: 47
Views: 21802

Re: Newly Approved Device - available in US

We purchased a Tempurpedic mattress last year with an adjustable bed frame. The adjustable frame permits independent elevation of either the head or foot of the mattress and also includes a vibration option. You can vibrate either the head or foot of the mattress as well as along the entire mattress...
by fek67
Sat Aug 30, 2014 12:45 pm
Forum: Physical Treatments
Topic: Sequential Compression Devices for RLS
Replies: 18
Views: 10939

Re: Sequential Compression Devices for RLS

In 2001, I had surgery for a broken ankle and subsequently had a rigid cast for over a month. When the cast was removed, the RLS in that leg was absolutely awful and a TENS unit helped dramatically. However, the electrode attachments would tend to detach as I moved or turned over in bed during the n...
by fek67
Thu Aug 28, 2014 8:53 pm
Forum: Physical Treatments
Topic: Sequential Compression Devices for RLS
Replies: 18
Views: 10939

Sequential Compression Devices for RLS

I am a 69-year old female who has had RLS symptoms since my early 20s. The RLS has gotten worse with age and I tried ropinerole about three years ago. Initially, the medication response was very good, but in less than a year I developed augmentation. I was then switched to gabapentin, but discontinu...