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by Neco
Wed Dec 14, 2005 6:02 am
Forum: Prescription Medications
Topic: Opiate Dependency
Replies: 6
Views: 3389

Wow, sucks to be in her position for sure.. Especially if she has legitimate RLS. I can speak from personal experience about how difficult it can sometimes be. I have tried a lot of different medications for my RLS, and I finally came to the conclusion that narcotics were the best solution for me, i...
by Neco
Wed Dec 14, 2005 5:53 am
Forum: Just Joined?
Topic: what do I present to my doctor
Replies: 2
Views: 1423

It sounds like you already have all the information you need. If you are looking for some extra leverage, you might bring some information abour RLS with you, and try to explain why you think you may have RLS, and why you feel that you display the same symptoms.
by Neco
Sat Dec 10, 2005 3:45 pm
Forum: Prescription Medications
Topic: Side effects: Add Yours to Create a Complete List
Replies: 93
Views: 44153

Sinemet Severe rebound & augmentation over time. Slowly begins after first dose Requip Slight nausea, and random bad headaches after long term use. Hydrocodone (Vicodin) Slowed motility Increased difficulty in urinating (Prostate irritant? Complete retention for hours, when combine when other d...
by Neco
Sat Dec 10, 2005 6:51 am
Forum: General Topics: RLS
Topic: "SLEEP HYGENE"
Replies: 7
Views: 1951

Personally, I think these people are full of crap in what they are telling you.. But then I am a horribly blunt person too.. I always have my TV on. I rarely go to bed without a TV on, and usually I will just wake up at some poin briefly, reach over to the remote, and hit the power off button, then ...
by Neco
Sat Dec 10, 2005 12:30 am
Forum: General Topics: RLS
Topic: could hip and calf pain be a part of my rsl?
Replies: 2
Views: 1134

I'm on Nortriptyline currently, starting at 10 and working up to 25 or 30. Not feeling an immediately increase right now, probably due to the lower dose.. The only other AD I've been on since being diagnosed was Remeron, and that didn't seem to bother me more than usual either. But AD's have been kn...
by Neco
Fri Dec 09, 2005 12:26 am
Forum: General Topics: RLS
Topic: Reserach Study in Chicago, IL
Replies: 3
Views: 1055

I actually thought about attending this, but I was unsure if any of my folks would cooperate in getting me there, and I'm a bit of a skeptic too, so I kind of had my doubts about the experience and what to expect.. (I'm a basket full of quirks, haha) I'd be interested if you could PM me what you thi...
by Neco
Thu Dec 08, 2005 5:32 pm
Forum: Just Joined?
Topic: Pain in my hip joints?? Could this be a part of RLS?
Replies: 10
Views: 5089

If you're not happy with your experiences at the office it might be best to find a more receptive doctor.. Most anti-depressants can make you drowsy though, so its not an unfounded claim.. But sounds like the guy has some "bedside manner" issues.
by Neco
Tue Dec 06, 2005 12:49 pm
Forum: Prescription Medications
Topic: Does anyone here use Tramadol & Hydrocodone?
Replies: 15
Views: 7732

Well it was another good night tonight I think. I woke up for a few hours and tinkered on the PC from 1:30 to 4, but went back to bed and fell asleep rather easily. I don't really feel tired or exhausted either, so I hope this does keep up.. I also started my Notriptyline, but I did notice something...
by Neco
Tue Dec 06, 2005 12:22 am
Forum: Prescription Medications
Topic: Does anyone here use Tramadol & Hydrocodone?
Replies: 15
Views: 7732

Well last night was my first night with the Ultram, and I slept relatively well. Although I woke up at 3:30 or so of my own accord.. I keep funny hours sometimes. I am hoping tonight goes relatively well also. I noticed that it also seemed to help when coming down off the hydrocodone, or at least in...
by Neco
Sun Dec 04, 2005 11:32 pm
Forum: Prescription Medications
Topic: Does anyone here use Tramadol & Hydrocodone?
Replies: 15
Views: 7732

Well I guess its good to be proactive about stuff.. But I have to be honest. I do not like to be scared.. Every time I hear that the symptoms of something I have are the symptoms of 10 other more serious problems and are commonly misdiagnosed, and so on and so on, I just feel like screaming.. Not me...
by Neco
Sun Dec 04, 2005 9:29 pm
Forum: Prescription Medications
Topic: Does anyone here use Tramadol & Hydrocodone?
Replies: 15
Views: 7732

I have been tested for anemia in the past I believe... When I was 15 years old I think. (I'm 23 now). Its definitely been a tough thing for me to deal with.. When I turned 21 and originally saw my doctor I was pretty depressed but had at least stopped smoking because I thought it would make me healt...
by Neco
Sun Dec 04, 2005 3:24 pm
Forum: Prescription Medications
Topic: Does anyone here use Tramadol & Hydrocodone?
Replies: 15
Views: 7732

I think I'll see about getting in touch with him then.. Can I ask what kind of dosage you started at initially, and how effective you found it? I am actually very concerned about another possible side effect (seizures) because I have been on and off anti-depressants for a couple of years now. I pret...
by Neco
Sat Dec 03, 2005 10:21 pm
Forum: Prescription Medications
Topic: Does anyone here use Tramadol & Hydrocodone?
Replies: 15
Views: 7732

Does anyone here use Tramadol & Hydrocodone?

That would be more popularly known as Ultram and Vicodin (325mg tylenol) respectively. I'm kind of sitting on the fence right now.. I've been treating my RLS with Hydrocodone since being diagnosed just over a year ago.. Naturally I've had to deal with issues such as increased tolerance and dependanc...
by Neco
Mon Nov 07, 2005 11:53 pm
Forum: Prescription Medications
Topic: Use of time-release narcotics
Replies: 4
Views: 2674

You may want to ask you doctor about Oxycontin.. I can't remember which it was specifically but I think one of them is supposed to be time released, or at least have a very long duration of action.. Actually, this page here will list a lot of drugs used to treat RLS, so maybe you will find what you ...