Has anyone successfully quit taking mirapex? Afterwards....are you able to stay off through higher amounts of iron or other means that are non medication?
I have had RLS since my pregnancy which was 30 years ago. I went to a neurologist who took iron ferritin test and I was in the 20s range about 20 years ago. She was thrilled when I got it in the 30s and said " is you RLS better? I said "no". So I assumed more iron wasn't going to help me.
Fast forward years later.... I asked her about a year ago that I had read where my iron should be at least 50. She said "yes". I said why didn't you tell me that I should be above a normal? No response. I proceeded to tell her that I would like an iron infusion because it upsets my stomach to take pills. Her response " Oh no....iron infusion is only given to those who are desperate. " I tried my best not to cry and slap her at the same time. I just left the office.
I am thankful for this forum. I learned recently from here about iron Bisglycinate. So grateful! I have been using it for a couple of weeks without stomach upset. 👍🙂 Going to increase my iron then get off Mirapex. Hoping it will help my RLS but I won't know till I quit the mirapex. Augmentation has been with me for years, but I have kept my dosage down.