A success story and a massive thankyou!

[GaryHB]

Hi all. I wanted to drop a short note to those of you who responded to my last post. I have a wonderful success story. In my last post I reached out for help because I was struggling badly with crippling exhaustion and nausea. Many of you reached out to me for which I am very grateful. Two suggestions were made to see if it could help: Firstly it was suggested that I take the Pregabalin 3 times daily instead of in 1 dose at night. The second suggestion was to take the Tramadol in a similar way - 3 times daily. I said in my replies that i would give it a go and for 2 weeks I have been trying it out. The results have been amazing. I no longer feel any exhaustion, nausea or other debilitating side effects. And to crown it all I have zero RLS symptoms. I feel like I have my life back. I feel normal again and literally haven't felt this well for decades! My Doctor is very supportive and gave me an extra Tramadol so that I can take it 3 times daily, for which I am very grateful. On reflection, I think each of us are individuals and respond differently to medication - it is what many of you affirm regularly. For me, I think one of my issues was taking Pregabalin in 1 large dose - it made me feel very ill. Splitting the dose up made such a difference. And taking Tramadol through the day has stopped the mini-withdrawals I was having. I appreciate that there is no silver bullet and there is some uncertainty about Tramadol's long term use. But for now I am so so grateful. Thank you to those of you who take the time to listen to people's stories, like you did to mine, and for offering measured, thoughtful and balanced medical advise. I am very grateful for the advice given to me and for the huge improvement I am experiencing. All the very best to you all, especially those who monitor and manage this forum. We are so fortunate to have this community.

[Madlegs1]

Delighted for you!👍

[GaryHB in reply to Madlegs1]

Thank you.

[Kellyf051203]

Lyrics will be my last resort not a great drug but so glad it’s working for you with no side effects

[GaryHB in reply to Kellyf051203]

Thank you.

[SueJohnson]

That's great! So pleased for you.

[GaryHB in reply to SueJohnson]

Thanks Sue.

[Lilcatfeet]

So happy for you! Wonderful to hear a success story!

[GaryHB in reply to Lilcatfeet]

Thank you!

[Dolly38]

Delighted for you Warmest wishes and enjoy your new life

[GaryHB in reply to Dolly38]

Thank you!

[Jumpey]

Wonderful news!x

[GaryHB in reply to Jumpey]

Thank you!

[Luckychica]

Very good news!

That’s cheered up my morning today :))

K.

[RLSLearner]

Woohoo!!

[DCM556]

That's awesome. Congratulations

[GaryHB in reply to DCM556]

Thank you!

[Lespenney]

That is such great news!!

[GaryHB in reply to Lespenney]

Thank you!

[Lettucenotforget]

Thankyou for such an uplifting post, am delighted for you! 😊

[GaryHB in reply to Lettucenotforget]

Thank you. All the very best!

[ProudGreatNana]

That is wonderful. Praying it continues.

[GaryHB in reply to ProudGreatNana]

Thank you - I am praying the same. All the best!