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by brandy
Fri Feb 16, 2007 7:40 am
Forum: Physical Treatments
Topic: Worth Checking
Replies: 8
Views: 4200

Thanks, Ann! My bad! That's what we're here for, right? What's life without chocolate or ice cream. I think this definitely deserves a QOL statement!
by brandy
Fri Feb 16, 2007 5:49 am
Forum: Physical Treatments
Topic: Worth Checking
Replies: 8
Views: 4200

I think this is at least partially applicable - in Dr. B.'s book, he names ice cream as the only food that has been shown in some studies to worsen RLS, exactly because of gluten. It seems to speak to your theory. Welcome an good luck with continued success!
by brandy
Fri Feb 16, 2007 5:43 am
Forum: Everything Else...just no RLS!
Topic: HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY
Replies: 18
Views: 7070

Well, if it makes you all feel better - my bh said he should have gotten me a helmet for V Day after reading in the material we were given at the hospital that some people with really bad seizures have to have helmets. Isn't that romantic? Really, we had both planned to do our shopping on Valentine'...
by brandy
Fri Feb 16, 2007 5:28 am
Forum: General Topics: RLS
Topic: A round of applause for our moderators!
Replies: 6
Views: 1985

Hooray!! Yahoo! Yipee!! You are beautiful, smart, kind, compassionate, intelligent, informed, and just spicy enough to make me think that I can fight this nasty demon. You are brilliant inspirations to us all and you are profoundly, supremely loved.
by brandy
Fri Feb 16, 2007 5:26 am
Forum: Prescription Medications
Topic: Seizure
Replies: 12
Views: 3479

Update - After my ER trip, I was told that I could not drive until I saw my GP. Well, I had my appointment today. The verdict? I still cannot drive. My doctor is handing me - lock, stock and barrel - to a neurologist. Not just seizure stuff, but RLS stuff, too. I have an appointment on Tuesday. I st...
by brandy
Fri Feb 16, 2007 5:11 am
Forum: Everything Else...just no RLS!
Topic: Cows
Replies: 15
Views: 5973

What a treasure you are, Ruby-girl! I was sitting hear all set to enter into another sleepless or at lest restless night - feeling sorry for myself and the whole kaboodle - and I actually smiled and felt my heart lift for a moment. The beauty of our board comes not only the times when we share our w...
by brandy
Thu Feb 15, 2007 4:13 pm
Forum: Prescription Medications
Topic: Seizure
Replies: 12
Views: 3479

Thank you all for your kind words and encouragment. I am doing alright. It's kind of depressing to be stuck in the house and not be able to do what I want to do, but these things happen. I am going through a little bit of withdrawal as I stop Ultram cold turkey. I was given Lortab at the ER to offse...
by brandy
Thu Feb 15, 2007 2:00 pm
Forum: Prescription Medications
Topic: Side effects: Add Yours to Create a Complete List
Replies: 93
Views: 44155

Last night at around midnight, I had my first every seizure. Luckily I was with my boyfriend and he thought fast, called 911, put me on my side while I vomited and we waited for the ambulance. I was rushed to the hospital. I regained some of my consciousness in the ambulance and was told I had had a...
by brandy
Thu Feb 15, 2007 4:59 am
Forum: Prescription Medications
Topic: Seizure
Replies: 12
Views: 3479

Seizure

Last night at around midnight, I had my first every seizure. Luckily I was with my boyfriend and he thought fast, called 911, put me on my side while I vomited and we waited for the ambulance. I was rushed to the hospital. I regained some of my consciousness in the ambulance and was told I had had a...
by brandy
Mon Feb 12, 2007 4:37 am
Forum: General Topics: RLS
Topic: It's getting worse. Way worse.
Replies: 44
Views: 9128

Susan, I am so sorry that you are suffering so. I know what it's like to go night after night without good sleep. It's enough to make you crazy. You are still on a low dose and it might just take some time to find the dose you need. I know with Neurontin I had to increase every three days until I go...
by brandy
Mon Feb 12, 2007 4:28 am
Forum: Prescription Medications
Topic: Lunesta
Replies: 31
Views: 9598

Em, You remain on my mind and in my heart. I will hold you especially close as your surgery date arrives and you enter into the recovery period. Make sure you are clear with the doctors about your condition so that they use the right anesthesia, meds, etc. Crying is okay. We all do it. We try to kee...
by brandy
Mon Feb 12, 2007 12:53 am
Forum: Everything Else...just no RLS!
Topic: Back again
Replies: 24
Views: 7614

Welcome back, Ruby. You bring so much to this family and I look forward to reading the wit and compassion that you bring to your responses.
by brandy
Sun Feb 11, 2007 3:57 am
Forum: General Topics: RLS
Topic: And so the ridicule begins.
Replies: 14
Views: 3554

Great letter, Susan! You have a way with words and the way you surrounded your informing him with compliments and encouragement will increase your chances of being taken seriously. We are lucky to have you on our team!
by brandy
Sun Feb 11, 2007 3:54 am
Forum: Everything Else...just no RLS!
Topic: Men Only
Replies: 94
Views: 30979

Tazz - we all go through times where we feel like our lives are taking all of our energyand we just don't have anything to give. That is okay. You are family and we are here to support you. You have offered so much kindness and support and you deserve to take some time to focus on your daughter. Ple...
by brandy
Sun Feb 11, 2007 3:49 am
Forum: Prescription Medications
Topic: Neurontin?
Replies: 137
Views: 45368

I know I've mentioned it before, but in case anybody missed it - we cannot take antihistamines, but antacids can work when you have bad itching. I had a reaction to a medicine that was causing me to claw myself at night in my sleep. I would literally wake up bleeding. My doctor suggested I take eith...