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by ViewsAskew
Fri Mar 31, 2006 6:23 pm
Forum: Just Joined?
Topic: HELP! I'm losing it
Replies: 21
Views: 5928

I've not heard of it! So, I did a quick search on Yahoo. m This site (the only one I found) says the rapid leg thing is another term for nocturnal myoclonus. That is an outdated term for PLMD - periodic limb movement disorder. So, my guess is that the doctor is saying he has PLMD - but I would ask t...
by ViewsAskew
Fri Mar 31, 2006 5:34 am
Forum: Prescription Medications
Topic: Side effects: Add Yours to Create a Complete List
Replies: 93
Views: 44158

There are many other meds to try. I am with you - 6 mg is an awful lot to take without good effects. I've heard one of the research doctors say that after you get to a certain point, increasing these drugs doesn't provide much additional help. You could see if Mirapex worked better. Maybe your docto...
by ViewsAskew
Thu Mar 30, 2006 2:38 am
Forum: General Topics: RLS
Topic: IV'E HAD ENOUGH!!! ANYONE READY TO STIR IT UP???
Replies: 48
Views: 12126

I spent my kid's college funds on hose????? Like pantyhose? Fire hose? Garden hose?????
by ViewsAskew
Wed Mar 29, 2006 5:55 pm
Forum: General Topics: RLS
Topic: IV'E HAD ENOUGH!!! ANYONE READY TO STIR IT UP???
Replies: 48
Views: 12126

Lyn, it's possible that some people may have done it and just not responded here. With all of the members we have, many of them are not regulars. It can be several weeks between visits. And, I think most of our readers are not regular posters, but lurkers. It was a great idea and one that all of the...
by ViewsAskew
Wed Mar 29, 2006 5:49 pm
Forum: Prescription Medications
Topic: What more testing???
Replies: 11
Views: 4403

Celiac disease causes the villi in the intestines to stop absorbing nutrients and also causes neurological problems. Over time the toll on the body is tremendous. Many people can even have it without most or even any of the symptoms. For him, since his villi stopped absorbing, he couldn't get any ca...
by ViewsAskew
Wed Mar 29, 2006 5:38 pm
Forum: Prescription Medications
Topic: Seeking feedback-effect of upcoming medical procedure on RLS
Replies: 3
Views: 1608

Wish I had some direct knowledge, but don't. Spinal/back problems, surgery or even injections can all cause the start or worsening of RLS, so I would imagine any procedure that involves the spinal area would be of concern. On the other hand, how difficult it must be to have all that pain from the di...
by ViewsAskew
Wed Mar 29, 2006 5:29 am
Forum: Prescription Medications
Topic: I'm BACK! Please read!
Replies: 6
Views: 2587

Hi Karl, Like Jan said, it sounds like you have really been through the wringer. Ugh. I've been through a few meds myself and am now on methadone. For me, it's still working. I don't have much pain, though, mostly just the horrid feeling that makes my skin crawl just thinking about . I had a couple ...
by ViewsAskew
Tue Mar 28, 2006 5:31 am
Forum: Prescription Medications
Topic: Neurosil
Replies: 2
Views: 1439

Hi Cal, Can't say I'd ever heard of this until you mentioned it, so I went to the site. I am always a bit skeptical when I see sites like this one - lot's of marketing hype and not much substance. They hide the ingredients behind statements like, "You'll never believe how this was developed!" and ot...
by ViewsAskew
Sun Mar 26, 2006 5:11 am
Forum: Everything Else...just no RLS!
Topic: I HAVE GOOD NEWS
Replies: 12
Views: 6696

Excellent! It is SOOOO nice that you like him. It's tough to have a MIL or FIL that dislikes you and it is so hard to see your child marry someone that you don't think is the best choice. I bet you will now be a very busy mom helping her prepare (unless they are doing some non-traditional). I hope y...
by ViewsAskew
Sun Mar 26, 2006 5:07 am
Forum: General Topics: RLS
Topic: Help please
Replies: 6
Views: 2271

Hi ladies, Ceasaree, I posted a response to you somewhere else. Pat, welcome to the board; how nice to offer to moderate! I'll look forward to getting to know you on the board. Pat, sounds like you need to switch to something else, at least during the day. It can't be good to have you like that. I a...
by ViewsAskew
Sun Mar 26, 2006 5:00 am
Forum: General Topics: RLS
Topic: Severe Pain Hips, Thighs, and Lower Spine - Anyone Else?
Replies: 5
Views: 1439

Oh, since you said you didn't mean to post the other post in the other section, I deleted it for you.

Ann
by ViewsAskew
Sun Mar 26, 2006 4:58 am
Forum: General Topics: RLS
Topic: Severe Pain Hips, Thighs, and Lower Spine - Anyone Else?
Replies: 5
Views: 1439

Welcome, Ceasaree, Glad you found us, and hope that something here will help. All that pain must be really difficult. I haven't heard of Requip causing that, but that doesn't mean it isn't the Requip! Maybe someone else will say, "Yep! Happened to me." These medication do strange things, no question...
by ViewsAskew
Sat Mar 25, 2006 6:05 am
Forum: Just Joined?
Topic: HBO show mocking RLS
Replies: 6
Views: 2154

The only thing that could be better would be for Carmella on the Sopranos to get RLS!!! That would really be great. I bet a lot of people would know about it then. Go HBO!!!

Hey, Mike! How's things? Hope the RLS is ignoring you lately.

Ann
by ViewsAskew
Sat Mar 25, 2006 6:03 am
Forum: Prescription Medications
Topic: What more testing???
Replies: 11
Views: 4403

Jeanie, as Hazel said, the nerve conduction is simply to determine if you have neuropathy. Neuropathy is one cause of secondary RLS. Jeanie, this is really important. You CAN have celiac disease and test negative through bloodwork. The bloodwork test is not perfect. First of all, you MUST be eating ...
by ViewsAskew
Fri Mar 24, 2006 5:26 pm
Forum: Prescription Medications
Topic: What more testing???
Replies: 11
Views: 4403

Jeannie, what a difficult winter it has been for you. I can only imagine how frustrated you are. You are still sick and people aren't communicating well with you. Can anyone go with you to your doctor's appointments? When we are sick and don't feel well, we don't always remember to ask enough questi...