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[Memmy]

Unfortunately since writing that previous post my leg went crazy. I should have expected it really. Coming off mariprax is not easy. I may take a painkiller now as nothing else seems to work. I havent slept all night so tomorrow will be horrible

[involuntarydancer]

You poor thing. I really feel for you. Hope the pain med works and you get sleep. Coming off mirapexin is truly awful - but definitely worth it. You are taking back control.

[Katerina22]

Try tramadol.Coming off pram is horrible.I experienced an awful withdrawl.Maybe still experiencing some withdrawal.I off pram 2+1/2 months.But its worth it.

[Memmy in reply to Katerina22]

Do you know if tramadol is available in Greece Thanks for your help

[eglimark in reply to Katerina22]

Getting off is one, switching to what?

[Memmy]

Does anyone know anything about that antibiotic for something in the intestine which helps rls

[Memmy]

I feel like a real failure, I went back o to mirapex as I was like a zombie from lack of sleep. Im on only 1 tablet of 0.18 a day which I cut in half and take half mid morning and half at around 7.30 pm. It works well. Ive stopped caffeine and limit sugar. Does wine affect everyone as I only have an occasional glass and I really enjoy it. Eglimark is right, what can I switch to ?. Katerina thanks for your advice. I will contact the doctor

[Katerina22 in reply to Memmy]

You can try pregabalin.It takes time to work.Getiing off mirapex will be hard.I was on the same dose with you but augmented.At first i went back to mirapex exactly because of lack of sleep but i realised i should come off it.

[Memmy in reply to Katerina22]

Hi Katerina, how long had you been taking mirapex and how did you realise you had augmented.. Is it when the dose is not enough?

[Katerina22 in reply to Memmy]

Ι was on mirapex for 5+1/2 years.I started having worse symptoms earlier and earlier in the day.It spread to other body parts.

[Memmy in reply to Katerina22]

How ate you now. Better I hope

[Memmy in reply to Memmy]

Are not ate sorry

[Katerina22 in reply to Memmy]

Ι still experience rls but its much better.

[Memmy]

Please can someone explain augmentation as Im not exactly sure what it is. I know its when the medicstion starts making the rls worse but how do you know this becausr I wad told to increase the dose if it gets worse

[Hidden in reply to Memmy]

Memmy i have replied to you in another post where you asked me about your dosage and i have explained to you about Augmentation and what you would need to do. What you dont do is increase your dose regardless what you have been told to do. Doctors dont always know about Augmentation or how it affects people or how to treat it when it happens

[Katerina22 in reply to Memmy]

Augmentation is when the symptoms come earlier and earlier in the day and they are worse.Furthermore they affect other body parts such as the arms.The usual mistake we all do is to increase the dose.Dont do it.

[Katerina22 in reply to Katerina22]

Go to the search box and type augmentation.It will help you a lot.

[Kaarina Administrator in reply to Memmy]

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[Memmy in reply to Kaarina]

Thanks this is very helpful

[Memmy]

Ok I am trying to come off mirapex, down to 3/4 of the 0.18 tablet every day. Im having hardly any symptoms so I think the gbd oil is helping. I know the rls probably wont go away but can anyone tell me what I can take if it flares up again. Is tramadol and lyrica the same thing. I dont want to be taking strong medication if I can avoid it. Im 68 and have had mild rls all my adult life but on mirapex for about 4 years when it seemed to be keeping me awake at night. I alternate between ambien and lexotanil for sleeping but I still wake up at around 4am. I know my problems are small compared with most sufferers. Oh yes I have stopped wine completely and I think that has helped. I have an appointment with the neurologist on Friday and I need advice as I dont think he knows about augmentation. Thanks everyone. This site has really helped