I've been on Ropinirole for 20 years and this past year started augmenting severely. I was able to fly to Los Angeles and see Dr. Buchfuhrer a couple of weeks ago. His knowledge of how to treat augmentation is phenomenal. He is very reassuring and has a great bedside manner. I am now on day 6 of going off of Ropinirole cold turkey. He has managed my symptoms by using low doses of Methedone. I haven't slept this good in a couple of decades and have had almost no signs of RLS during the night. I feel like a different person and I finally have hope for my future. I know he is doing tele appointments now, so if there is anyway you can get on his schedule, do so! It is disheartening to read so many of your experiences with doctors that don't know how to deal with this heinous condition. It's so unnecessary when there are doctors who know how to treat this so effectively.
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I agree with you fully.A small problem for non USA people, might be that other jurisdictions will not fulfill his prescription.
We can only hope that our own doctors would feel able to follow his advice.
And then we are left with a strong prejudice against methadone in many cases.
I'm delighted that you have had such a good outcome.
All the best.
How is Doctor B contacted for telemedicine? Tx.
Set up through his office in Los Angeles. Number is 562-904-1101.
Please can you provide contact info for this doctor
in reply to Zoey2468
I am in Australia and desperately need help. I would love an appointment with Dr. Buchfuhrer. I guess I can only ring him and try for a Telehealth appointment.
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