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by PLR111
Sat May 27, 2023 9:08 pm
Forum: Prescription Medications
Topic: Opioids/medical marijuana
Replies: 1
Views: 3715

Opioids/medical marijuana

Will my physician allow me to try medical marijuana while taking buphrenorphine 1mg? I am changing over to the V. A. after I retire and will be free of DOT urine testing and want to try medical marijuana. The VA Doctor I interviewed said he can not prescribe an opioid if THC is detected in my urine ...
by PLR111
Sat Jan 30, 2021 3:19 am
Forum: General Topics: RLS
Topic: Inspire sleep device
Replies: 3
Views: 4414

Re: Inspire sleep device

My RLS is so bad even the opioids It just takes the edge off the torture. All I don't need is one more thing to make me irritable at night especially a mask and blowing air. I have had agreement from many many ,many in the RLS community that's it's not apnea that's going to kill me! I know apnea is ...
by PLR111
Tue Jan 26, 2021 6:30 pm
Forum: General Topics: RLS
Topic: Inspire sleep device
Replies: 3
Views: 4414

Inspire sleep device

Does anyone have a recommendation or not for the implanted device supposedly takes the place of cpap. It's called Inspire. Because of refractory RLS I cannot use cpap. I have an appointment with the only Dr. In Tulsa area in 3 months. Any advice appreciated.
by PLR111
Tue Jan 16, 2018 9:22 pm
Forum: General Topics: RLS
Topic: Treatment for Refractory RLS at Quality Care Clinics
Replies: 4
Views: 1336

Re: Treatment for Refractory RLS at Quality Care Clinics

Thanks for your prompt responses. I have a feeling this is or will soon be a huge issue in the RLS community. I'm soon to be an Advocate for RLS with our elected representatives so I will use this feedback for the good of RLS sufferers. I'm still working on Vanderbilt to put me in touch with whomeve...
by PLR111
Tue Jan 16, 2018 4:06 pm
Forum: General Topics: RLS
Topic: Treatment for Refractory RLS at Quality Care Clinics
Replies: 4
Views: 1336

Treatment for Refractory RLS at Quality Care Clinics

Can't believe no one can answer my question. I live in Oklahoma and have been through 10 Physicians over a number of years taking all protocol meds for RLS with no results. In Oklahoma the word opiates is forsaken. I made an appt with a Dr. In Dallas, TX that was on RLS. ORG list. He actually called...