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- Thu Sep 30, 2021 3:02 pm
- Forum: Prescription Medications
- Topic: Requip Again???
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1798
Re: Requip Again???
Thank you for the replies. I see my neurologist in December and I'm sure he will go along. Both him and a second opinion neurologist said find a university that specialises in RLS. I plan to do a road trip to Johns Hopkins in Baltimore but I keep putting it off until I'm 65 in a few months. I've jus...
- Thu Sep 16, 2021 1:16 pm
- Forum: Prescription Medications
- Topic: Requip Again???
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1798
Requip Again???
The only thing that ever flat out worked for me was Requip (Ropinirole). But then it didn't, doctor started increasing dosage and we all know how that worked out. I have not taken it in more than six years. I'm thinking of taking a low dose, maybe 0.5 mg just for a couple of weeks when I have import...
- Sat Aug 14, 2021 3:20 pm
- Forum: Prescription Medications
- Topic: Dose for Iron Infusions - Injectafer
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1847
Re: Dose for Iron Infusions - Injectafer
Is this your first time? Is it working? Did your doctor set you up or did you have to seek out a specialist?
I’m considering it but dealing with all these issues. Thx, Rick
I’m considering it but dealing with all these issues. Thx, Rick
- Thu Jul 15, 2021 3:00 pm
- Forum: Prescription Medications
- Topic: Fentanyl patches for RLS
- Replies: 22
- Views: 10320
Re: Fentanyl patches for RLS
Wow! My doctors in Florida are practicing medicine with their hands tied behind their back.
- Fri Jun 11, 2021 2:49 pm
- Forum: Prescription Medications
- Topic: Latest struggles with treatment
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5626
Re: Latest struggles with treatment
"He was opinionated, talked a lot, and definitely thought highly of himself" My RLS has humbled my neurologist who started off like your doc. Now all the can do is scroll down his iPhone and look for meds and dosages. Opioid nightmare has scared all docs. Especially if they are in Florida who model ...
- Fri Jun 11, 2021 2:38 pm
- Forum: Prescription Medications
- Topic: Iron infusions vs Lexapro
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2187
Re: Iron infusions vs Lexapro
What was your iron infusion experience? Sorry I don't know anything about Lexapro.
- Mon May 31, 2021 5:39 pm
- Forum: Prescription Medications
- Topic: An encouraging word from my rheumatologist
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7541
Re: An encouraging word from my rheumatologist
As wild as RLS and PLMS symptoms are, they are all in that book. My favorite is how symptoms can disappear when on vacation or very engaged mentally. I just had a week in New Orleans and legs went silent. I forget chapter and verse but it’s in there.
- Tue May 11, 2021 2:35 pm
- Forum: Prescription Medications
- Topic: Second Opinion
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3702
Second Opinion
I saw another neurologist in my plan. Articulate, knew more about RLS than the guy I’m seeing, listened to what I had to say, but his only advise was seek out a specialist. He seemed to have no interest in taking me on as a patient. Both neurologist told me their hands are tied as to what they can p...
- Sat Apr 24, 2021 5:48 pm
- Forum: Prescription Medications
- Topic: Emory Healthcare in Atlanta - Anyone Use?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6634
Re: Emory Healthcare in Atlanta - Anyone Use?
Sleep, thx for the response. Sounds like we have ended up in the same place by different paths. I think getting off clonazepam compounded my issues resulting in getting back on and adding Lyrica. I think I still have side effects more than four years later one being my RLS is more painful. My plan i...
- Fri Apr 16, 2021 9:01 pm
- Forum: Prescription Medications
- Topic: Pramipexole versus Lyrica/pregabalin? Or gabapentin?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4268
Re: Pramipexole versus Lyrica/pregabalin? Or gabapentin?
Pregabalin is generic now or made under license. What I take it made by NOZADOZ. Pharmacist told me ask for it. When I did Dr. & office did not know. First time it was about 10% off. This time it was %80 less. No clue why. I asked pharmacist and she just shrugged.
- Wed Apr 14, 2021 10:46 am
- Forum: Prescription Medications
- Topic: Tramadol Experience
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4660
Re: Tramadol Experience
Thanks Yankiwi. I think Tramadol is in my rear view mirror too.
- Wed Apr 14, 2021 12:43 am
- Forum: Prescription Medications
- Topic: Tramadol Experience
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4660
Re: Tramadol Experience
Thx for the response QyX. I’m getting significant and sometimes severe pain particularly during sleep even on Clonazepam and Lyrica. I wake up like in pain during the night and the next morning. Sometimes it’s like needles, sometimes like running a very long distance and sometimes it’s like getting ...
- Wed Apr 14, 2021 12:09 am
- Forum: Prescription Medications
- Topic: Emory Healthcare in Atlanta - Anyone Use?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6634
Re: Emory Healthcare in Atlanta - Anyone Use?
Sleepy, Thx for the response. Can you tell us about your IV Iron experience? Did you go from severe RLS / PLM to mild or none? How many treatments, how long until results. Your input would be great. Rick
- Sat Apr 03, 2021 4:51 pm
- Forum: Non-prescription Medicines, Supplements, Diet
- Topic: Stressless Chairs
- Replies: 12
- Views: 8905
Re: Stressless Chairs
Over 20 years ago I was walking through a big mall. My legs were going crazy which was not the norm but did happen. I went into a Sharper Image and sat on a Panasonic Massage Recliner. Instantly my legs went silent. When I got home I shopped around, found a better price and ordered it. It never stop...
- Sat Apr 03, 2021 4:31 pm
- Forum: Just Joined?
- Topic: RLS and the COVID Vaccine
- Replies: 12
- Views: 10033
Re: RLS and the COVID Vaccine
I had my first shot of Moderna two weeks ago. My legs lit up for the rest of the day but besides a sore arm it subsided in a few hours.