Re: Melatonin
Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2018 11:39 pm
Dear Betty, I would think it would be wise to wean given a dose of 4mg.
You might be pleasantly surprised initially at how little impact reducing the dose has. I got quite low before symptoms worsened appreciably. It was the calm before the storm however because it was torture from then on.
I was surprised at how much I could get done during the day even when I had practically no sleep for several weeks. You might find you are still able to support those around you, albeit in a slightly reduced capacity. Having said that, maybe it is time for you to be the one receiving support, just for a little while and for the long term gain of improving your rls.
I withdrew without any opioids - or in fact any other med apart from 150mg of lyrica which, needless to say, had no impact on the withdrawal exacerbated rls. I am nothing but delighted that I got off pramipexole (even though I have resumed a very small dose this year).
I agree with Beth, I think you would see a significant improvement in your rls if you discontinued ropinerole. It might be worth checking your serum ferritin before you start.
Rachel
You might be pleasantly surprised initially at how little impact reducing the dose has. I got quite low before symptoms worsened appreciably. It was the calm before the storm however because it was torture from then on.
I was surprised at how much I could get done during the day even when I had practically no sleep for several weeks. You might find you are still able to support those around you, albeit in a slightly reduced capacity. Having said that, maybe it is time for you to be the one receiving support, just for a little while and for the long term gain of improving your rls.
I withdrew without any opioids - or in fact any other med apart from 150mg of lyrica which, needless to say, had no impact on the withdrawal exacerbated rls. I am nothing but delighted that I got off pramipexole (even though I have resumed a very small dose this year).
I agree with Beth, I think you would see a significant improvement in your rls if you discontinued ropinerole. It might be worth checking your serum ferritin before you start.
Rachel