Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) Discussion Board

One more dilemma for me. Started Mirapex in August 09, was also on neurontin and klonopin 1mg. Started Mirapex at .25mg. then up to 2 a day. Doctor weaned me off neurontin slowly, then weaned me down to 1/2 of 1 mg. of Klonopin. Things were going well. Don't remember when we did this, (should also k...

Hello all: Just read all the posts under this subject. As for me I don't notice coffee affecting me. I usually drink 2 cups in the morning. But I don't dare eat ice cream, a sure thing the RLS will go bananas. I don't even try any over the counter meds., unless it is on the list of ones that don't a...

Hi Johnny: Post Dr. B. right away. He is absolutely amazing. You sound like you have a real bad case of both RLS and PLMD. Symptoms that I have never heard of. But then again, we are all different, different symptoms, different meds work differently on each of us. I have posted Dr. B. 3 different ti...

Hi Polar Bear: I agree wholeheartedly about Dr. B. I have had RLS for 30 or more years and went thru all the doctors and meds. like everyone else. Started on Mirapex in August, was very nervous about it because of all I've read about augmentation. My doctor is very inexperienced with RLS. I'm hoping...

Dear Polar Bear: Just to say that I'm sorry to hear about your son having to go back on tour. And your other son's accident. I'm glad he is going to be alright. Nothing as painful to a Mother than when her children are hurt or in danger. I will be thinking about you. Let us know how things turn out....

Here in northern West Virginia, (between Ohio and Pennsylvania) It has been below zero. Yesterday morning it was -12degrees on my back porch. But with the wind chill it was around -20 below. And we have about 3 inches of snow. When traveling if I tell people I am from WV they think that is the south...

Thanks Corrie and Aiken for your replys. I'm going to send for Dr. B's book that you mentioned for GP's. I'm so grateful for this site and for him. My new neurologist is young and tries to be helpful but he really is inexperienced in treating people with RLS. I will stay with him and try to inform h...

Hi JY: Welcome, but sorry you are so miserable. I certainly understand. You need a doctor to help you get off the Requip. I have had that "bully" RLS for 30 or more years. I am now on Mirapex and trying to get adjusted to the dosage. But I am sleeping for the first time in years. What anyo...

What are some of Dr. B's other books, besides "Restless Leg Snydrome, Coping with Sleepless Nights." BETTY/WV

I noticed alot of you use Ambien. I was prescribed Ambien, it was a good while ago. The first night I took it was like living in a bad dream, I felt like I was in a dream world, I barely remember being in the hallway, bouncing off the wall, The whole night was terrible. The next day, I was looking i...

I just can't believe there is a doctor like Dr. B. Since I started Mirapex in August, I had many questions, and of course, calling my doctor, I have to go through his receptionist, she has to relate my question to him, and she may get it right or not. But when I read on this site, that you could ema...

Thanks Viewsaskew: I appreciated your input. I seem to do ok as long as I stay on the two doses of .25 mg of mirapex. I also take .5 mg of clonazapam. I was on 1 mg. but my doctor weaned me down to .5 mg. I don't know if he will eventually take me off it entirely. I was just afraid that the mirapex ...

Hi: I'm interested in what anyone thinks of this, I started on Mirapex in August. A new young neurologist, prescribed Mirapex. .25 mg. at 9 PM. It worked great for the first month, then I started getting symtoms early in the evening. Called the doctor,he added another .25 mg. at 11 am. And I had no ...

Hi Anjali: Welcome, your symptoms sound like RLS to me. Except for the symptoms easing when you lie down. I have had RLS for 30 or more years, and I have symptoms other than at night also. It is very hard for me to read, and I have used the computer standing up. And watched TV kneeling on the floor ...

I'm sooooo confused. I read all these horrible things about these drugs, such as Mirapex, etc. and the problems people have with them. I have tried everything and I do mean everything. Vicodin helps and I have taken neurontin, klonopin and on and on. Went to a new neurologist and he put me on Mirape...