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by chuas2
Fri Aug 29, 2014 3:57 pm
Forum: Prescription Medications
Topic: Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
Replies: 13
Views: 1921

Re: Bupropion (Wellbutrin)

Well, so much for Wellbutrin. My psychopharm says people taking this medication are much more prone to seizures from serotonin syndrome than those taking other SSRIs, or SNRIs. That said, I've had two sleepless nights in a row...:-(

Sleepless in California
by chuas2
Fri Aug 29, 2014 3:54 pm
Forum: Everything Else...just no RLS!
Topic: For when you are awake & need something to distract yourself
Replies: 4
Views: 2974

Re: For when you are awake & need something to distract your

Not much makes me laugh these days, but these are funny, thank you!!
:lol:

August 11 is a "killer!"
by chuas2
Sun Aug 10, 2014 8:26 pm
Forum: Prescription Medications
Topic: Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
Replies: 13
Views: 1921

Bupropion (Wellbutrin)

I take a plethora of rx drugs for depression, anxiety, back pain/sciatica. Thinking about trying bupropion in place of the venlafaxine because of it's a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor. It is, however, a very weak DA...has anyone used it and had success with WED as well as depression? The...
by chuas2
Sat Aug 09, 2014 2:15 am
Forum: Just Joined?
Topic: New Member - Credibility Problem
Replies: 14
Views: 1798

Re: New Member - Credibility Problem

Great information, suggestions, experiences from all. I can't express how grateful I am. I'm making my way through various topics in the forums. I feel awful that there are so many of us who experience this, but am very grateful that a number of treatments actually help, and are available! It's like...
by chuas2
Thu Aug 07, 2014 11:29 pm
Forum: Just Joined?
Topic: New Member - Credibility Problem
Replies: 14
Views: 1798

Re: New Member - Credibility Problem

Back from the pain doc, and they decided to keep me on buprenorphine (low dose, 2 MG whenever possible). Changing medications can be a b*&%%$, but I'd still be open to DA. Weird though, I get really scared. Anticipatory anxiety I think, when I'm changing drugs...especially if you're not sure it'...
by chuas2
Thu Aug 07, 2014 4:08 pm
Forum: Just Joined?
Topic: New Member - Credibility Problem
Replies: 14
Views: 1798

Re: New Member - Credibility Problem

EeFall, I actually have read that withdrawal symptoms can either bring on, exacerbate, mimic WED. I live in California, and I don't know if the laws are the same all over, but the Pain Medicine clinic I go to cannot have more than 40 patients at a time on buprenorphine, which is why they told me to ...
by chuas2
Wed Aug 06, 2014 10:24 pm
Forum: Non-prescription Medicines, Supplements, Diet
Topic: having ferritin serum level checked
Replies: 29
Views: 9369

Re: having ferritin serum level checked

Thanks Steve and Ann, for clarification. I have started increasing ferritin, and intend to have my doctor check it overall next week.
Many thanks.
Kris
by chuas2
Wed Aug 06, 2014 10:19 pm
Forum: Just Joined?
Topic: New Member - Credibility Problem
Replies: 14
Views: 1798

Re: New Member - Credibility Problem

Wow, thanks everyone for the responses. I'm also currently on Effexor and Mirtazapine for depression, so I am a little anxious about adding a dopamine agonist in the mix. I know I've done the opioids and they work, so I was thinking in that direction. However, I will discuss these with my psychophar...
by chuas2
Wed Aug 06, 2014 8:26 pm
Forum: Just Joined?
Topic: New Member - Credibility Problem
Replies: 14
Views: 1798

New Member - Credibility Problem

Hi all, Thanks to everyone for making me feel welcome! I began having traditional symptoms of RLS in my childhood. It was never addressed by doctors, or taken seriously by my family. Going to bed every night was a horror. Then the symptoms sort of went into "remission." Recurred periodical...
by chuas2
Wed Aug 06, 2014 8:13 pm
Forum: Non-prescription Medicines, Supplements, Diet
Topic: having ferritin serum level checked
Replies: 29
Views: 9369

Re: having ferritin serum level checked

I've read that taking serum ferritin may not do anything for WED, because of the blood brain barrier. Researchers have postulated that it's the brain iron that determines the deficiency that can exacerbate WED. So, testing blood and organs may show an adequate supply of iron, but only a cerebralspin...