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by 2BassetMom
Thu Oct 04, 2018 8:38 pm
Forum: General Topics: RLS
Topic: RLS Patient Symposium
Replies: 20
Views: 2362

Re: RLS Patient Symposium

I was at the symposium also and had my daughter take notes. As soon as she types them up I'll be able to add to this conversation. One item I found disturbing also is #5. I was surprised that these experts didn't have much input on the suicide issue. If they could read the stories on this forum and ...
by 2BassetMom
Sat Sep 08, 2018 6:59 pm
Forum: General Topics: RLS
Topic: How long have you had RLS/WED
Replies: 9
Views: 1613

Re: How long have you had RLS/WED

I had RLS intermittently from around 40 years of age. Usually I would get it on long flights. I didn't know there was a name for this. My mom had it in her later years and took Xanax for it. About 3 years ago I started having a problem with pain in my left knee. I was on hydrocodone for that but it ...
by 2BassetMom
Thu Aug 30, 2018 6:19 am
Forum: General Topics: RLS
Topic: Need Sleep
Replies: 16
Views: 2520

Re: Need Sleep

I'll discuss that with this doctor.
I was able to get a sleep study next Wednesday.
by 2BassetMom
Wed Aug 29, 2018 7:51 am
Forum: General Topics: RLS
Topic: Need Sleep
Replies: 16
Views: 2520

Re: Need Sleep

The sleep doctor knows RLS very well. I was so pleased with his knowledge. I don't have slight sleep apnea, actually it is severe at different times during the early morning hours. He is concerned and will do a sleep study with a c-pap machine in the lab. We talked about medications and he understan...
by 2BassetMom
Tue Aug 28, 2018 6:50 pm
Forum: General Topics: RLS
Topic: Need Sleep
Replies: 16
Views: 2520

Re: Need Sleep

Today I finally have an appointment with a sleep doctor. There is only one in our area and it has taken since April to get in with him. I hope he has some suggestions as to how to get more sleep. I have slight sleep apnea so he will be addressing that. I'm hoping he is familiar with RLS!
by 2BassetMom
Sat Aug 25, 2018 11:32 am
Forum: General Topics: RLS
Topic: RLS Foundation hosting a Patient Symposium
Replies: 32
Views: 4206

Re: RLS Foundation hosting a Patient Symposium

I probably wouldn't be going but for the fact that I needed to see Dr. Poceta for a follow-up appointment at this time. When I saw the symposium was at the same time I decided to take advantage of the opportunity. Plus we will get to spend time with one of our 4 sons and his family who live in San D...
by 2BassetMom
Fri Aug 24, 2018 5:38 am
Forum: General Topics: RLS
Topic: RLS Foundation hosting a Patient Symposium
Replies: 32
Views: 4206

Re: RLS Foundation hosting a Patient Symposium

I am excited to be going. Can you imagine the hotel at night where some will be staying? Lights going off and on, people walking the hallways. We have to keep a sense of humor here. I'm sure it is expected that there will be a lot of walking and standing in the back during the lectures. But, these a...
by 2BassetMom
Wed Aug 15, 2018 9:34 am
Forum: Everything Else...just no RLS!
Topic: weather
Replies: 15
Views: 20003

Re: weather

Steve, My mom instilled in her children a love for Scotland. My husband and I have been 3 times and would love to go back. I had such a feeling of coming home when I first stepped off of the plane. My grandfather was born in the area between Glasgow and Edinburgh, Blackball. His last name was Frickl...
by 2BassetMom
Tue Aug 14, 2018 8:19 pm
Forum: Everything Else...just no RLS!
Topic: weather
Replies: 15
Views: 20003

Re: weather

Betty, I clicked on both links. WOW! thanks for sharing those. Yes it is interesting where a chat about weather can lead. That's one of the things that makes this group special. We are so sleep deprived we will follow any rabbit trail. We are going back up in temps and probably will stay there until...
by 2BassetMom
Tue Aug 14, 2018 8:06 am
Forum: Everything Else...just no RLS!
Topic: weather
Replies: 15
Views: 20003

Re: weather

Betty, That was quite a story! I laughed while reading it but quietly as to not waken my husband. We have had some funny travel stories from Scotland. The first visit we did ScotRail and B&Bs. We were much younger then and walked everywhere. Last visit was in 2007 when we went with friends. We s...
by 2BassetMom
Mon Aug 13, 2018 1:34 am
Forum: Everything Else...just no RLS!
Topic: weather
Replies: 15
Views: 20003

Re: weather

We are having a typical day of 78'f today but tomorrow we go back up to high 80's and low 90's. My cold turned in bronchitis! I had to go to Urgent Care on Saturday morning to see a doctor. She was very compassionate and when I told her I had restless legs syndrome she was sympathetic and gave the i...
by 2BassetMom
Fri Aug 10, 2018 8:14 pm
Forum: Everything Else...just no RLS!
Topic: weather
Replies: 15
Views: 20003

weather

Sorry but I just have to whine a bit! It is 105'f here in the mountains of northern Idaho! We just don't get these temps and it is supposed to go up to 107. Add to that, I have come down with a cold. For some strange reason I am able to sleep more than just the hour I usually get in. We have had a b...
by 2BassetMom
Wed Aug 01, 2018 5:27 am
Forum: General Topics: RLS
Topic: Camping
Replies: 21
Views: 2868

Re: Camping

I have used hot water bottles all my life. Love them on cold winter nights. That's a great idea to use them camping.
by 2BassetMom
Mon Jul 30, 2018 8:40 pm
Forum: General Topics: RLS
Topic: Camping
Replies: 21
Views: 2868

Re: Camping

That is it Betty! With 5 kids add to that whose turn is it for the next s'mores and how come he got to put the log on the fire. Good memories. I don't think my RLS would allow me to sit for long around the campfire these days. Besides, where would I plug in my heating pad?
by 2BassetMom
Mon Jul 30, 2018 10:58 am
Forum: General Topics: RLS
Topic: Need Sleep
Replies: 16
Views: 2520

Re: Need Sleep

Thanks! I will definitely mention this to my PA and my specialist. It makes sense.