What is Next
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What is Next
What happens if the Mirapex I take quits helping, it's a fear that I have because this condition has severely affected my life.
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Re: What is Next
What dose have you been taking and do you know your ferritin number?
Usually when Mirapex stops working, it is due to augmentation. That is where a dopamine agonist stops helping and starts making your RLS worse. This is a condition that is specific to RLS. When this happens, you need to get off of the Mirapex and switch to a different medication, which can be very difficult. For more info, take a look through some of the discussions in our Augmentation forum.
Usually when Mirapex stops working, it is due to augmentation. That is where a dopamine agonist stops helping and starts making your RLS worse. This is a condition that is specific to RLS. When this happens, you need to get off of the Mirapex and switch to a different medication, which can be very difficult. For more info, take a look through some of the discussions in our Augmentation forum.
Steve
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Opinions presented by Discussion Board Moderators are personal in nature and do not, in any way, represent the opinion of the RLS Foundation, and are not medical advice.