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Restless Legs Syndrome

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I am following Sue's advice for just about everything. And I mean everything.I got an appointment with doctor brekowski But my therapist, my GP, my psychiatric P.A, my husband all talked me out of it. Saying he probably doesn't know more than the neurologist I'm going to see next week and he is wasay over priced ( at 1:40 am this morning i emailed him to take me in my original time slot today if not already filled) After reading some of your comments I realized they're full of bullcrap. I am now scheduled to go see one of the doctors who Sue recommended but not until may. In the meantime, I thought I was over the withdrawal ,boy was I wrong. Each night has gotten worse. My regular Doctor prescribed a sleep aid trazodone trying to help me go to sleep.It made my restless legs worse and i'm just grogging and dizzy. I'm overwhelmed with hopelessness.The restless leg has spread to both legs and up into my thighs. Should I go back on requip until I talk to a doctor? I am scared

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SueJohnson

I would see Dr Berkowski. He is an expert. No don't go back on requip.

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Praying he will see me today. He is going b to be g one for 2 "holy " weeks. He is a strong catholic.

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Joolsg

Dr Berkowski is a TOP expert. He will get you off Requip.Sadly, hardly anyone has an easy time. Withdrawal is hell for most of us. But I think we need to be honest so people realise that what they are experiencing is NORMAL. And it will get better.

Every day after you stop the last dose, the RLS will reduce in severity.

See Dr Berkowski.

He is wonderful. Do not go back on Requip.

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Madlegs1

Your panel of advisors are complete Numpties.

Get rid of them as soon as is safely possible.

👍💚

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Sleepless82

Yes, your advisors have no idea what you are living with and don’t know how to properly deal with it. You need to see Dr Berkowski (at any cost). IMO, Dr Berkowski and Dr Buchfuhrer are probably the most qualified doctors in the USA. I tried the advice of many other doctors for many years and many other drugs with no relief. I finally made a visit to Dr Buchfuhrer and he saved my life. (The best money I’ve ever spent!)

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