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by eliza
Sat Sep 06, 2008 4:08 pm
Forum: Prescription Medications
Topic: Giving up on Neurontin!!
Replies: 10
Views: 1488

Hi Jitterlegs, I don’t post much anymore, but you sound so much like me I thought I’d let you know I’ve finally figured out what works for me. Now I consider my super-sensitivity to meds a blessing. I also took 100 mg neurontin. It disabled me, mentally and physically. I can’t take lots of things (m...
by eliza
Mon Jun 16, 2008 7:10 pm
Forum: Just Joined?
Topic: Not sure if RLS or something else?
Replies: 8
Views: 1499

Hey there Moraine, Welcome to the RLS board. There are a lot of wonderful people here who can give you some great insights. I’m on the way out the door, but I’m a lot like you so I wanted to give a quick reply. I have no doubt others will respond shortly. You described me with only a few exceptions....
by eliza
Mon Jun 16, 2008 2:26 pm
Forum: Help for Relationships
Topic: Chairs to Sit on in the Evening
Replies: 20
Views: 15441

Hi Charlene,

Yep, I'm always around, checking to see how my RLS friends are doing. I've been massively busy though - in a good way. Sorry, but I'll miss the chat again. I'll be on the road - getting away for a little break.

Love to all,
Eliza :- )
by eliza
Mon Jun 16, 2008 1:53 pm
Forum: Help for Relationships
Topic: Chairs to Sit on in the Evening
Replies: 20
Views: 15441

Has anyone ever tried one of those "back chairs" for RLS? My son had one after back surgery - it was the only thing he could sit on. It puts the weight on your shins and rear. They're also supposed to be very good for the muscles in your back. I didn't have RLS back then so I don't know if...
by eliza
Fri May 30, 2008 2:12 am
Forum: Physical Treatments
Topic: anyone try magnets?
Replies: 2
Views: 1809

Hi Ed, I think a few from this board have posted in the past about magnet mattresses or pads. I can't recall wether they had any relief from their RLS though. I tried single magnets. When I tied one to the bottom of each foot I did get relief. When I tied one around my leg, just below the back of my...
by eliza
Mon Apr 21, 2008 5:55 pm
Forum: Physical Treatments
Topic: Article – Thoughts can Heal
Replies: 4
Views: 1969

Article – Thoughts can Heal

m - Accessed 4-21-08 This is a link to an article in the Seattle Times, Parade insert (March 9, 2008, Thoughts Can Heal Your Body by Robert Moss). It was interesting to me as an RLSer because it noted that studies showed Parkinson’s patients had increased dopamine levels even if they just thought th...
by eliza
Tue Apr 15, 2008 3:11 am
Forum: General Topics: RLS
Topic: Saw my neurologist Friday 4-11
Replies: 9
Views: 1226

Hi Charlene, I take the generic Ambien too and it's been a God-send. I don't like the CR because it lasts into the next day for me. I also tried a tiny bit of clonazepam once and it nearly put me into a coma. I go to sleep exhausted every night, but then wake up, so I don't take anything then (well ...
by eliza
Sun Apr 06, 2008 2:33 pm
Forum: Prescription Medications
Topic: Mirapex is putting me to sleep. Help.
Replies: 14
Views: 4759

[quote="sandrala"] Does anyone know anybody who has been "cured" of this thing? Is there such a thing as remission? [/quote] Hi Sandrala, Sometimes RLS is secondary, caused by another condition. If that condition is addressed the RLS can subside. One thing that should be checked ...
by eliza
Thu Apr 03, 2008 12:40 am
Forum: General Topics: RLS
Topic: Oprah & Dr. OZ
Replies: 12
Views: 1713

I thought the sleep terror thing was interesting too. My daughter has nightly horrific nightmares so I made sure I was home to watch it. I was disappointed Dr Oz didn’t talk more about what can be done to stop them though. Susan I agree with you. I watched the show and thought his insights into slee...
by eliza
Mon Mar 10, 2008 2:51 pm
Forum: General Topics: RLS
Topic: Do you Look At Your Legs ?
Replies: 7
Views: 1572

I try to ignore them when they’re being good because I’m afraid any attention will set them off. But I also try to disassociate myself from them when they’re being bad. I delegate. I tell myself they belong to someone else and it’s their problem not mine. It’s up to them to move them if they want. I...
by eliza
Thu Mar 06, 2008 8:50 pm
Forum: Prescription Medications
Topic: Acid Reflux meds and Statins
Replies: 10
Views: 1694

Hi Aiken, I'll try the Prilosec. Right now it seems like I have reflux trouble every night. The other thing that made my gums bad was glycosamin (sp?). I took that for awhile for arthritis and it made a mess of my mouth. I read someplace that it could do that so I quit taking it. Fortunately, they h...
by eliza
Thu Mar 06, 2008 6:40 pm
Forum: Prescription Medications
Topic: Acid Reflux meds and Statins
Replies: 10
Views: 1694

Wow – thank you all for taking the time to send all this information. I think all of it may apply to me. I have been watching my ferritan level. Iron does help me and my docs want it at 100 or over. I don’t have any trouble taking it and at last check it had gone from low to 65. I take 160 mg “slow ...
by eliza
Tue Mar 04, 2008 6:23 pm
Forum: Prescription Medications
Topic: Acid Reflux meds and Statins
Replies: 10
Views: 1694

Acid Reflux meds and Statins

I’m thinking both Zantac and Lipitor (simvastatin) are making my RLS terrible. I’ve searched the board and can’t find the info I need so here are my questions. Regarding statins: Are there any that don’t exacerbate RLS, at least not as much as others? I was taking Vytorin. That wasn’t so bad, but wi...
by eliza
Tue Mar 04, 2008 5:57 pm
Forum: Prescription Medications
Topic: General Anesthesia
Replies: 14
Views: 3253

Pedrime, well I must be feeling better because your post made me laugh. Lol – “ditz” that’s funny. He never did get it. Even after everything was over I tried to impart a little wisdom to him. I told him the fentanyl stopped the RLS completely and instantly. He said “Yes, people really like it for p...
by eliza
Sun Mar 02, 2008 6:34 pm
Forum: General Topics: RLS
Topic: suggestions please
Replies: 84
Views: 11724

Hey Moonlight, Just want to let you know that there are many like me who frequent this board and take daily strength from it but rarely post. I, as well as many others whom you will never see, will be holding you up in prayer. I pray that you can rely on the strength from others when you have none o...