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by Hos
Tue Sep 02, 2008 5:09 am
Forum: Prescription Medications
Topic: The Wean
Replies: 13
Views: 2171

What do you guys think? Good luck right? I wish you continued good luck and I would like to add good favor to then give you "double action" vibes. I think Gabapentin is similar to that and I used to take that and after a few increases it seriously gave me dead head and I was so glad I cha...
by Hos
Sun Aug 24, 2008 4:42 am
Forum: Help for Relationships
Topic: Explaining RLS to your family
Replies: 59
Views: 72434

That is a good way of putting it Heather. My family tries to relate and are as empathetic as can be expected. Since there's so much exposure in the media now I'd go as far to say that if someone does not believe or care about this serious issue in our lives then how much do they really care about yo...
by Hos
Sat Aug 23, 2008 8:42 pm
Forum: Just Joined?
Topic: Can RLS be psychological
Replies: 21
Views: 4792

Yeah, I am lucky in that way, even though the RLS is nightly and moderate, if I have my meds and even on bad nights the couch helps ...usually.
by Hos
Sat Aug 23, 2008 5:01 am
Forum: Just Joined?
Topic: Can RLS be psychological
Replies: 21
Views: 4792

So, if you are thinking of nothing...except the dreaded RLS...maybe that's enough to allow it to happen. Maybe it's more like a gateway. Active concentration closes the gate (as so certain drugs, time of day, etc.). Inactivity opens the gate. Whaddya think? Of course RLS can come on regardless of o...
by Hos
Thu Aug 21, 2008 11:01 pm
Forum: General Topics: RLS
Topic: Introducing... DR. B LIVE on TeamSpeak
Replies: 26
Views: 4087

Here is a link to the transcript if you wanted to print it out or if you have a dial up connection and can't watch the "video" below... m Check out the full length audio from this link below now that it's been edited from some of the chatter and distractions that were on there. Please pay ...
by Hos
Mon Aug 18, 2008 2:17 am
Forum: General Topics: RLS
Topic: omg im in heaven...
Replies: 21
Views: 3636

You'll have to excuse WAM, he digresses a bit when bad news hits. I know it's easier said then done but to lesson the pressure of trying to sleep good every night, I usually think about trends. Then if I don't sleep good for 3-4 nights then I start to worry but at least it psychologically takes the ...
by Hos
Thu Aug 14, 2008 3:23 am
Forum: Physical Treatments
Topic: MSG
Replies: 9
Views: 3226

Arnold, what kind of things have MSG in them besides some chinese foods? Is it just an additive so to look for it on the ingredient labels or is it "hidden" in other things I wouldn't think to look for it?

Wish you many more sleepy nights! :)
by Hos
Thu Aug 14, 2008 3:16 am
Forum: Prescription Medications
Topic: anybody knows why I can't take both Requip and Mirapex?
Replies: 6
Views: 1811

What Ann said and I would ask the physician personally at my next appt. I don't see why it can't be combined. Probably a safe answer but I don't know if it's true. How does it work if you remove the Requip from the equation and just slowly increase your Mirapex by .125 every week until you get relie...
by Hos
Tue Aug 05, 2008 3:34 am
Forum: General Topics: RLS
Topic: What to do when you can't sleep?
Replies: 5
Views: 938

You're reading what I do, forums junkie! I also read spy novels, surf about who knows what, play war games online, hang on the RLS voice chat line, watch the latest video podcasts, and sometimes when I get really bored I'll do some housework... :shock:
by Hos
Sat Aug 02, 2008 4:41 am
Forum: General Topics: RLS
Topic: CHAT ROOM
Replies: 16
Views: 2707

I think you had a typo, billion is more like it. :wink:
by Hos
Sat Aug 02, 2008 3:43 am
Forum: General Topics: RLS
Topic: CHAT ROOM
Replies: 16
Views: 2707

Charlene, you know everyone needs a good break from things every so often. You've done so well by us all on Monday nights that I can't see how anyone would not allow you a break I'm sure someone will offer up an hour on a Monday night to help out. Lynne Thanks for all YOU do Charlene! I know I seri...
by Hos
Tue Jul 29, 2008 4:16 am
Forum: Just Joined?
Topic: Thank you SO much for this place
Replies: 12
Views: 2502

Re: Thank you SO much for this place

I thank you all for that. Thank God I am not alone, though I wouldn't wish RLS on my worst enemy. We'd all rather not be here with RLS but at the same time we're blessed to have each other. Besides the forums and local support groups. please consider the text chat support on Mondays: m or the voice...
by Hos
Tue Jul 29, 2008 4:11 am
Forum: Everything Else...just no RLS!
Topic: Absolute Gotta See
Replies: 3
Views: 1075

Hmm, wonder if he put something in their Kibbles... :shock:
by Hos
Mon Jul 28, 2008 4:34 am
Forum: Just Joined?
Topic: Going to my first "sleep doctor" -- any advice?
Replies: 10
Views: 3070

This Mayo Clinic algorithm is a must read for you and your dr: m Have you ever tried the dopamine agonists like Mirapex or Requip? They work for a majority of people for at least a while. Hopefully he'll work with you and will be flexible since, like Mack said, RLS patients tend to be "high mai...
by Hos
Sun Jul 20, 2008 5:14 am
Forum: Prescription Medications
Topic: Published Research - Pharmaceutical
Replies: 153
Views: 54482

Very strange. I guess it could be true with the libido since the brain is being altered so who know how it'll affect the next person. Like anything in LIFE though, there could be other factors maybe not mentioned in the study that caused him to become a crazy ...jerk.