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by bwendt
Wed Aug 11, 2021 6:59 pm
Forum: Augmentation
Topic: Ropin-a-ROLLIN over me like a semi truck
Replies: 31
Views: 15277

Re: Ropin-a-ROLLIN over me like a semi truck

Leslie/Margaret, Like many folks here on the discussion boards I went thru terrible augmentation from taking DA. I was up to 6mg of Ropinirole daily, with symptoms most of the day and not hardly getting any sleep. I was at my wits ends and yes laying down on railroad tracks was considered. I was for...
by bwendt
Wed Jul 14, 2021 11:01 pm
Forum: Prescription Medications
Topic: Reducing Pregabalin and Methadone dosage
Replies: 3
Views: 1735

Re: Reducing Pregabalin and Methadone dosage

Ann,
Thank you for your reply. In previous attempts to clean up my diet I never saw the dramatic reduction in my symptoms I saw this time. RLS - always changing on me. I will edit this with my updates as I try to reduce my methadone.

Thank you again....bill
by bwendt
Wed Jul 14, 2021 4:07 pm
Forum: Prescription Medications
Topic: Reducing Pregabalin and Methadone dosage
Replies: 3
Views: 1735

Reducing Pregabalin and Methadone dosage

Hi, I have learned so much and found solace here when I was hurting and felt alone. Thank you to everyone for their support. My current predicament: Took DA for dozen or so years, suffered thru DA augmentation, gabapentin gave me brain fog and depression and finally DR B. helped me find a combinatio...
by bwendt
Tue Jul 13, 2021 2:19 pm
Forum: Just Joined?
Topic: RLS and the COVID Vaccine
Replies: 12
Views: 10508

Re: RLS and the COVID Vaccine

I have had both my Covid-19 shots (Pfizer) and did not see any increase to my RLS symptoms.
by bwendt
Fri Jul 09, 2021 5:25 pm
Forum: Prescription Medications
Topic: Pregabalin and Methadone Scripts filled in Florida
Replies: 5
Views: 2184

Re: Pregabalin and Methadone Scripts filled in Florida

Hi, I called DR B's office and they explained that DR B. will work with any DR or pharmacy that will work with him. He does mandate that the patient be seen by DR B. in person at least once before he will write scripts. This applies to any patient in or out of state. The office also explained that s...
by bwendt
Thu Jul 08, 2021 3:00 pm
Forum: Prescription Medications
Topic: Pregabalin and Methadone Scripts filled in Florida
Replies: 5
Views: 2184

Re: Pregabalin and Methadone Scripts filled in Florida

Thank you both for the timely response. I will call his office and post what I find. bill
by bwendt
Tue Jul 06, 2021 4:37 pm
Forum: Prescription Medications
Topic: Pregabalin and Methadone Scripts filled in Florida
Replies: 5
Views: 2184

Pregabalin and Methadone Scripts filled in Florida

Hi, Long time sufferer of RLS w/many treatments over the years. Currently I take 15 mg of methadone and 400 mg of pregabalin. This is a new treatment of just over a month but so far the RLS is under control. I take the pregabalin late in the day so the light headed/dizzy affects are not a huge issue...
by bwendt
Wed Jul 15, 2020 8:50 pm
Forum: Non-prescription Medicines, Supplements, Diet
Topic: CBD Dosage -
Replies: 8
Views: 6785

CBD Dosage -

Hi, I just watched the cannabis webinar and am interested in trying CBD oil for my RLS. I have used the THC products and found them to be helpful in falling asleep but most nights I wake up to my usual symptoms. I have tried THC at the 5 and 10mg and even 15mg dosage. But after watching the webinar ...