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by ViewsAskew
Thu Oct 12, 2023 4:58 am
Forum: Non-prescription Medicines, Supplements, Diet
Topic: REST AND RECHARGE SUPPLEMENT FOR RLS
Replies: 11
Views: 11453

Re: REST AND RECHARGE SUPPLEMENT FOR RLS

Polar Bear wrote:
Sat Sep 16, 2023 2:19 pm
Desperation makes us try anything no matter how weird or silly.
Happily I am now in a better place than in those the early days thanks to our Discussion Board.
So true.
by ViewsAskew
Wed Oct 11, 2023 6:01 am
Forum: Just Joined?
Topic: Just re-joined
Replies: 1
Views: 5088

Re: Just re-joined

Becan wrote:
Sat May 20, 2023 1:07 am
Hi
I just re-joined the discussion group but with a different user name (privacy issues). This group has been very helpful so I'm glad to be back.
We're glad you were able to get back, Becan.
by ViewsAskew
Thu Mar 09, 2023 8:27 am
Forum: Prescription Medications
Topic: ER opiates (oxy) vs methadone
Replies: 6
Views: 3321

Re: ER opiates (oxy) vs methadone

Our bodies are complex systems and there can be so many variables. Methadone is the preferred approach in the US for a variety of reasons, but it has its own set of problems and that long half life can make withdrawal very tedious. But, Oxy can be abused when someone is in the 7-8 percent of us that...
by ViewsAskew
Thu Mar 09, 2023 8:20 am
Forum: Physical Treatments
Topic: Using tDCS Alternating Current to Stop Symptoms
Replies: 5
Views: 9248

Re: Using tDCS Alternating Current to Stop Symptoms

So sorry about the COVID!

Looking forward to more updates about this.
by ViewsAskew
Thu Mar 09, 2023 8:18 am
Forum: General Topics: RLS
Topic: Looking for RLS Doctor in Central New York
Replies: 10
Views: 7549

Re: Looking for RLS Doctor in Central New York

Hi Steve, thanks for the suggestion! I was able to make an appointment with a doctor Avinash Aggarwal at the Quality Care Canter University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, as that is the closest center to my location but it is still out of my state. I am concerned about how the medication would be pr...
by ViewsAskew
Mon Feb 27, 2023 2:15 am
Forum: Physical Treatments
Topic: BEST MATTRESS FOR RLS
Replies: 18
Views: 19015

Re: BEST MATTRESS FOR RLS

I hope you do!

I am not a huge fan of the straight memory foam, either. I have a part latex now- it's pretty firm, but definitely better than memory foam.
by ViewsAskew
Mon Feb 27, 2023 2:10 am
Forum: Prescription Medications
Topic: Doses for Buprenorphine
Replies: 14
Views: 8294

Re: Doses for Buprenorphine

Ugh - sounds miserable.
by ViewsAskew
Sat Feb 25, 2023 11:43 pm
Forum: Prescription Medications
Topic: Dipyridamole
Replies: 1
Views: 742

Re: Dipyridamole

There is a post about it elsewhere - search on the word using the search feature (top right) and you should find it.
by ViewsAskew
Thu Feb 23, 2023 2:08 am
Forum: Prescription Medications
Topic: Doses for Buprenorphine
Replies: 14
Views: 8294

Re: Doses for Buprenorphine

I wish I had an answer, Deb. What have you been doing? I have never used it.
by ViewsAskew
Thu Feb 23, 2023 2:07 am
Forum: Non-prescription Medicines, Supplements, Diet
Topic: Saffron Spice for Insomnia. Maybe RLS
Replies: 2
Views: 1767

Re: Saffron Spice for Insomnia. Maybe RLS

Let us know how it continues to work for you, Rick. And, hope your body is handling the chemo and radiation OK.
by ViewsAskew
Wed Feb 08, 2023 9:04 pm
Forum: Prescription Medications
Topic: Ferritin levels and IV iron
Replies: 16
Views: 6014

Re: Ferritin levels and IV iron

It is SO frustrating. I find mine needs to be at least 200 for any significant reduction (about 50%). But, it took me years to get someone to do that and I STILL struggle with the doctors and hematologists.
by ViewsAskew
Tue Jan 24, 2023 8:50 pm
Forum: Prescription Medications
Topic: Opioid Tolerance
Replies: 18
Views: 10013

Re: Opioid Tolerance

I started to ask the very first question above and figured that the poster had no idea why the doc said that. I REALLY want to know if there are any studies...I surely haven't seen any! I bet a lot of it is just personal experience. Which shouldn't be discarded lightly. Even though I fully agree th...
by ViewsAskew
Tue Jan 24, 2023 3:33 am
Forum: Prescription Medications
Topic: Medications timing suggestions requested
Replies: 5
Views: 1276

Re: Medications timing suggestions requested

I wish I had some suggestions - hopefully someone else will. That is a long time to be awake - I imagine you'd really like to reduce that!
by ViewsAskew
Mon Jan 23, 2023 2:28 am
Forum: Prescription Medications
Topic: Very Slow Taper off Ropinirole
Replies: 12
Views: 5828

Re: Very Slow Taper off Ropinirole

I have another update to my long slow taper off Ropinirole: at the 4 month mark, I am down to 1/3 of my original dose (0.5mg out of 1.5mg). Am also taking Gabapentin 400mg. I drop down every 19 days or so, and things are going pretty well! Most nights are very manageable-especially compared to last...
by ViewsAskew
Mon Jan 23, 2023 2:27 am
Forum: Prescription Medications
Topic: Opioid Tolerance
Replies: 18
Views: 10013

Re: Opioid Tolerance

I was told my doctor that going straight from augmented Pramipaxole to opioids may require escalating does of opioids and/or more opioids to control symptoms. The rationale is that the by not taking a drug holiday the dopamine system never has a chance to return to baseline. When I hear this sort o...