Experiences with

Opioid substitution treatment

Hello, I purchased this white paper, but not sure I can share online. If you send me a message, I'll forward you the PDF. Here is the summary online: https://acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/cncr.35559 After reading this paper, I'm going to take a more aggressive approach to my cardiac

I am a carer for someone on oxygen 24/7.She has not been to the dentist for some time now and has a couple of possibly broken teeth. I have tried one dentist who advises that she would have to come off oxygen for treatment. She could for a maximum of 20 minutes but if the treatment was to be longer,

Hi looking for advice. I am currently waiting on confirmed diagnosis of anca vasculitis but based on my symptoms and anti-mpo test it looks like I have it. I am on prednisolone but also rivaroxiban as I had a pulmonary embolism recently. I have had a bad reaction to iron infusion that caused calcium

If I am posting what has already been posted I do apologise I tried to search the forum but couldn't come up with anything I hope the new year is good to all of you on this forum ...I dont often post but reading what is happening out there really helps it is so informative ... keeps me sane Both myself

I am a 69 year old woman struggling mightily to stop taking DAs. I am quite active and fit despite years of insufficient sleep. My life for the past 15 months has been defined by withdrawal from pramipexole. I have been reducing my use of DAs (had been up to 3.5 mg pramipexole 15 months ago)

https://medauth2.mdedge.com/topics/restless-leg-syndrome An interesting case of Restless Abdomen from Tokyo. The 85 year old patient initially responded to oral iron when her serum ferritin increased to 100ųg/L. However, rather than prescribe an IV iron infusion when her Restless abdomen symptoms returned

Trihexyphenidyl (Artane)Chemotherapy and hormonal medicines: Antiandrogens (Casodex, Flutamide, Nilutamide) Busulfan (Myleran) Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) Ketoconazole LHRH agonists (Lupron, Zoladex) LHRH antagonist (Firmagon) Other medicines: Aminocaproic acid (Amicar) Atropine Clofibrate (Atromid-S

Any problems going to Singapore (stopover) en route to Europe with 30 days worth of methadone, if in original container and with drs letter?Do I need to declare at customs?Thanks in advance for any advice.

I’m taking a cruise next Fall that starts in Portugal and ends in Rome. Reportedly opioids are banned but supposedly can bring them in with MD prescription and medication in original bottle. Has anyone had problems with this?

Considering the algorithm for someone diagnosed with RLS goes, Gab/Iron then Pregab then Short acting opioids then long acting opioids, all in all how much time does one typically have (average figures from your best estimates) to lead a somewhat livable life. I'm 30 and am confused. I feel like I might

I’m curious- Is anyone out there having trouble getting coverage from Medicare for “regular”Gabapentin and Pregabalin? I’m getting STRONG resistance for the Buprenorphine due to its off label use and “lack of medical necessity”. Regular Gabapentin and Pregabalin still do not have FDA approval(Gabapentin

A month ago I had an operation to fuse my ankle. 2 hour operation.Then a course of antibiotics and extra painkillers. On getting home after 3 days I started getting increased RLS. Completely out of control. Went to Dr who first offered Parkinson's medications, which I declined. He was kind enough

hello community. I have been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer but still optimistic I may live for a few more years.i was prescribed Targin 10 mg a day and 15 mg at night 3 months ago - for pain and of course having cancer I can get any amount of opioids and at first it worked wonders for my RLS . However

don't read, won't change anything, to start with all rls sufferers did you know our meds are prescribed off label? Go to your gp ask something for off label use something innocent, you get what? nope, not according to the collage guidance sorry can not do it. But our gaba, dopa drugs, or bunch of others

The International Restless Legs Syndrome Study Group (IRLSSG) is an organization whose members are "professionals committed to advancing basic and clinical research on RLS" Their members include RLS experts from around the world including all the ones we know. However on their website under Treatment

After some months of gradual weaning off Pramipexole, down from 6 tabs of 0.088mgs to one - I had my appointment with Dr Chris Murphy Consultant Neurologist at the Alexandria Hospital Cheadle Greater Manchester yesterday. He listened carefully to all my details, especially how dreadful the symptoms

I was due to have a carbon laser treatment to remove sun damage but the practitioner won’t go ahead as I on clopidogrel and wants a letter from my GP. I don’t think it’s appropriate to ask a busy GP and beautician question. Does anyone here know whether this treatment shouldn’t go ahead? I did think

A helpful article by Dr Jean Marc Bugnicourt on dopamine agonists. He confirms that DAs should no longer be first line medications and that gabapentinoids often do not work on patients who have augmented on DAs. He points out that there are limited medications available to treat RLS, but does mention

A new study shows an increased risk of hip fractures in the elderly on gabapentinoids. This shouldn't be too much of a worry as long as the risk is explained and assessed by your doctor when considering which meds to prescribe. But it may be more appropriate to prescribe opioids if a patient is particularly

Hello all I’ve just had my second laparoscopic endometriosis surgery. First was 15 years ago and said mild endometriosis. This one found significant moderate-severe endometriosis in 3 different locations which they’ve removed (unsure if they feel they got it all). I’ve also had a scan showing adenomyosis