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by beccaapril
Fri May 14, 2021 9:55 pm
Forum: Augmentation
Topic: Step by Step - Augmentation & Requip withdrawal
Replies: 5
Views: 13558

Re: Step by Step - Augmentation & Requip withdrawal

Hi RustSmith and ViewsAskew, My PCP was very hesitant, but in the end did prescribe me a low dose of methadone. I started with 2.5mgs, but after 2 hours, my RLS symptoms were still not manageable. After taking another 2.5mgs, my symptoms were all but gone. I have since reduced my nightly dose of Req...
by beccaapril
Tue May 04, 2021 10:29 pm
Forum: Augmentation
Topic: Step by Step - Augmentation & Requip withdrawal
Replies: 5
Views: 13558

Step by Step - Augmentation & Requip withdrawal

Hi Everyone, My apologies if this type of question has been asked before. I did many searches for key words, in order to avoid a repeated post, but was unable to find what I was looking for. Here's my question: What is the most commonly prescribed opioid for dopamine agonist withdrawal? And what is ...
by beccaapril
Thu Apr 29, 2021 6:40 pm
Forum: Augmentation
Topic: Iron Infusion - decreasing dopamine agonist
Replies: 5
Views: 9481

Iron Infusion - decreasing dopamine agonist

Hello RLS community, First off, I want to say "thank you" for being a part of this community that has already proved to be an invaluable resource for me and others. I have an Injectafer infusion scheduled tomorrow and am thrilled at the prospect of a decrease in RLS symptoms in augmentation. I have ...
by beccaapril
Thu Apr 29, 2021 6:28 pm
Forum: Prescription Medications
Topic: Iron Infusion - When Will Insurance Pay?
Replies: 10
Views: 5638

Re: Iron Infusion - When Will Insurance Pay?

I cannot thank you all enough. You gave me the courage and information needed for me to approach my PCP. The infusion was ordered, insurance ran a test claim and now I'm scheduled for an Injectafer infusion tomorrow!!! I had so much more peace as I struggled with sleeping this week, knowing an impro...
by beccaapril
Fri Apr 16, 2021 9:08 pm
Forum: Prescription Medications
Topic: Iron Infusion - When Will Insurance Pay?
Replies: 10
Views: 5638

Re: Iron Infusion - When Will Insurance Pay?

Thanks for the replies, Holland and Stainless! I had a successfully meeting with my PCP and was referred to a clinic for an infusion! I'm feeling so much relief knowing there may be a solution in the near future. I haven't received a call back from the scheduler yet, but want to be prepared when the...
by beccaapril
Sun Mar 28, 2021 4:43 pm
Forum: Prescription Medications
Topic: Iron Infusion - When Will Insurance Pay?
Replies: 10
Views: 5638

Re: Iron Infusion - When Will Insurance Pay?

I am considering pursuing the IV treatment with my PCP. I just don't know how to get that started. Would I ask her for the diagnosis and treatment codes she would use and then call my insurance company to find out if they'll pay? This is all so complicated. But it seems worth pursuing and I am despe...
by beccaapril
Fri Mar 26, 2021 4:33 pm
Forum: Prescription Medications
Topic: Iron Infusion - When Will Insurance Pay?
Replies: 10
Views: 5638

Iron Infusion - When Will Insurance Pay?

Hello out there. I have had RLS symptoms since I was 9 years old. Not until I did a sleep study in my mid-twenties was I diagnosed. Since then, DA's have really helped. However, I am now experiencing augmentation. After reading a great deal of feedback on this discussion board, I went to my PCP to r...