I am taking .5 mg of ropinirole plus 5 mg of hydrocodone in the evening. And I usually take .125 mg of xanax before bed. If necessary in the middle of the night I might add 5 mg of ambien.
Two weeks ago I had something that I can only describe as a flare. I had RLS all day long, every day for 5-6 days. I felt like I had no control over my body whatsoever. I would jump, dance, jog in place, kick, move my arms. It was the worst flare up I've ever had. A few days I took .25 mg of ropinirole and 5 mg of hydrocodone during the day (which I never do). I also tried adding Advil. After a week of this horrible ordeal, the symptoms seem to have gone back to normal and seem to be pretty well controlled by my normal evening regimen.
During this hellish week I make an appointment with Dr. Trotti at Emory --- which is at the end of October. I just wonder if anyone else experiences periods of severe active RLS alternating with manageable remission? Can this type of suffering be indicative of augumentation?
Thank you.
Does Augmentation Wax & Wane?
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Re: Does Augmentation Wax & Wane?
Since taking medication I have never had rls symptoms last all day every day without a little remission. I do have it 24/7 in that it can happen at any time but it is pretty much controlled.
Your description makes me wonder if you have been taking anything that could act as a trigger. Any antihistamine, benylin for a cough, any over the counter medication. Perhaps a dietary change where you've had more sugar than usual. Perhaps starting a new medication or a change in dosage of an ongoing medication such as an antidepressant.
Your description makes me wonder if you have been taking anything that could act as a trigger. Any antihistamine, benylin for a cough, any over the counter medication. Perhaps a dietary change where you've had more sugar than usual. Perhaps starting a new medication or a change in dosage of an ongoing medication such as an antidepressant.
Betty
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Re: Does Augmentation Wax & Wane?
Hi Betty, Thank you for your response. I actually thought the same thing - SOMETHING must have triggered it. The only 'new' thing in my diet was pistachio Talenti gelato. I ate it twice, two days in a row which coincided with the increase in my symptoms. It happened so quickly after eating the gelato that I threw the rest of it away because it was the only change I could associate with the flare. Maybe there was something in it that took a while to get out of my body? Good to know that augmentation isn't something that comes and goes. I see there is a Webinar next Thursday on Augmentation. I will be watching it. Best to you.
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Very many people find sugar to be an rls trigger and some will find it to be ice cream n particular.
If you actually thought yourself that the ice cream was the possible culprit you'd do well to avoid sugar and see if it helps.
If you actually thought yourself that the ice cream was the possible culprit you'd do well to avoid sugar and see if it helps.
Betty
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