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- Tue Apr 03, 2007 5:16 am
- Forum: General Topics: RLS
- Topic: How much medication is necessary??
- Replies: 1
- Views: 693
How much medication is necessary??
I am new to all of this. Oh, I have had RLS for 3 years or so but no one knew what it was. Does everyone take several medications to deal with RLS? I am taking ambien to sleep, using a pain patch, taking Keppra and sometimes using another pain medication by mouth. I am up again tonight it is 12:00 m...
- Sat Mar 31, 2007 2:20 am
- Forum: Prescription Medications
- Topic: Keppra
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1135
Requip
Hi again, I guess I am jumping all over the place. Just hoping for some help an glad to have someone to talk with. I was on Requip for about 6 mo. I took clonazapem at one time. I am not sure why the doctor change it to Requip. There for a while I wasn't alowed to drive out of town because I would g...
- Sat Mar 31, 2007 2:10 am
- Forum: Help for Relationships
- Topic: HOW WE DEAL WITH SPOUSES AND PARTNERS
- Replies: 50
- Views: 37817
Thank you for your reply. to correct my miss information I had the 2 brain tumors. Anyway, I am on Cymbalta and was on Reqip but just was changed to Keppra. I am not getting along with it very well but haven't really had time to give it a true test. I use a pain patch, Lidoderm or darvocet or hydroc...
- Sat Mar 31, 2007 1:02 am
- Forum: Help for Relationships
- Topic: HOW WE DEAL WITH SPOUSES AND PARTNERS
- Replies: 50
- Views: 37817
Relationships
I am new to this forum and the foundation. I have had RLS for at least 3 years. No one knew what was wrong with me. I was sleeping all day walking the floor all night. Taking too many pain pills trying to feel better. I was first diagonsed with Sleep Apnea. I got that under control and for a while ...
- Sat Mar 31, 2007 12:16 am
- Forum: Prescription Medications
- Topic: Keppra
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1135
Keppra
I would like to converse with someone who is using Keppra for RLS. I have just started using it. I was using Reqip but just went off of it because it was making me screw up my mouth, a side affect wich is uncommon. Unconsusly I would move my mouth into alkinds of positions. My family and friends re...
- Wed Mar 28, 2007 11:41 pm
- Forum: Prescription Medications
- Topic: Lyrica ???
- Replies: 36
- Views: 8730
Lyrica
I took Lyrica for a short time and could not tolorate the side effects of sleepiness, swelling and weight gain. The Dr. took me off but wants me to try it again. I have talked to others who have gotten real relief with it. I hope it really helps you. Jimmie
- Wed Mar 28, 2007 11:18 pm
- Forum: Prescription Medications
- Topic: Requip
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2751
Requip
Thanks everyone for your input. The Dr. just changed my Med to Keppra because of the facial tic. I haven't tried it yet. Does anyone know anything about this medication? Jimmie
- Tue Mar 27, 2007 3:51 pm
- Forum: Prescription Medications
- Topic: Requip
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2751
Requip
I have been taking Requip for my RLS. This medication has helped but it makes me have facial tac. I screw up my mouth all the time. Has anyone else had this trouble. What other medication would help my RLS?
Thanks for the info Jimmie
Thanks for the info Jimmie