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by VeganGal
Thu Dec 17, 2020 12:00 am
Forum: Non-prescription Medicines, Supplements, Diet
Topic: Spinal stimulation?
Replies: 37
Views: 16058

Re: Spinal stimulation?

Dear Brenda B, I had a spinal cord stimulator (SCS) placed 1/29/20 for severe pain from spine & nerve issues after having chronic pain for over a year. I was not looking for RLS relief from it. My severe RLS had been in good control for 2 yr prior to SCS. Was having symptoms only 2-3x/month on Gabap...
by VeganGal
Mon Mar 13, 2017 2:09 am
Forum: Prescription Medications
Topic: Is your DA causing augmentation?
Replies: 158
Views: 141413

Re: Is your DA causing augmentation?

Has anyone heard of augmentation on Neupro? I thought it was not likely. After augmenting on Levadopa & Requip, I started Neupro 2mg plus 600 mg Gabapentin & 1.25 mg Oxycodone. Within 6 months of going on the Neupro, I had more painful RLS,earlier & earlier & more frequently. My new ...
by VeganGal
Mon Mar 13, 2017 1:17 am
Forum: Physical Treatments
Topic: Anyone tie a towel or rope onto their legs?
Replies: 10
Views: 4251

Re: Anyone tie a towel or rope onto their legs?

I don't use rope or a towel. I do use wrap-around leg weights. They weigh about 1.5-2 lb, are about 8-inches wide and have velcro straps. They do help me get back to sleep when the RLS with leg kicks start in middle of night. Helps me not take another dose of meds.