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Comments (25)Well I have been busy making soil, for new plants, that I have ordered. They are replacements for the ones I lost in the Feb 2011 freeze in Rockport. Last year, I was not able to do much, because I broke my hip in Nov. I got tired so quickly, and just put plants in pots. This year, I am so ready for spring to get here, so I can get my hands dirty. I have a garage full of tropicals I dug up after Thanksgiving and have been storing in the garage. I spend most of my time, looking thru plant catalogs, and planning where I will plant in my flowerbeds. Albert has helped me move some large plants, so my sprinkler will get better coverage. Barbra...See MoreRestless Leg Syndrome
Comments (12)jasdip Ok I've dealt with RLS for years now. I tried massage...hubby was up till 3am trying to relax my legs so I didn't cry all night from the kick feeling...didn't work. Tried Quinine...great at first but does NOT last and becomes less effective over time quickly...gave up on that. Tried Tylenol PM...got so desperate that I was taking 8 each night and effectiveness was gone...gave up on that. Tried Melatonin...herbal type sleep help...didn't do anything for RLS...threw it out. Finally found a doctor that listened and after finding no high stress, deficiencies, or injuries to cause it...he put me on Mirapex BUT there is a trick to it jasdip that the doctor filled me in on...you can't just stay on 1 pill a night for this to work...The trick is take 1 pill for first 4 to 7 nights, after that if RLS still happens then take 2 pills for the next 4 to 7 nights, after that if still no relief then take 3 the next 4 to 7 nights. It sounds like alot but it's not because each Mirapex pill is only 0.025 MG so don't get worried. I went up to 3 pills a night and stayed at 3 and I have had NO RLS occurances now. These pills are taken approx 2 hrs before you plan to sleep and give you 6 hrs of solid sleep so you aren't dragging the next morning. You can still take ibuprophen or tylenol for a pain or injury while using it and my favorite part...It's NOT habit forming. I have become so happy and no more exhausted feeling from lack of sleep now, it's amazing! If you have any questions or concerns about the RLS or the Mirapex, you can email me at LadySerenity75@yahoo.com and I'll tell you everything I know regarding it all. I hope this helped....See MoreFor those with Restless legs syndrome/Willis-Ekbom Disease.
Comments (9)I've been taking Neurontin (brand name of gabapentin) for restless leg syndrome for over 15 years. It's prescribed by my sleep doc. I take it every night without fail and never have a problem. I rarely wake before morning but if I do it's for a bathroom visit. I take the brand version rather than the generic because the generic doesn't work effectively for me. Sleep matters were discussed in a recent thread. Anyone who has trouble getting to sleep or staying asleep should see a sleep doctor. The treatments and therapies they provide can be life changing. There's more involved than just personal comfort because the failure to get normal sleep can have a very negative impact on many parts of your body and on your health overall....See MoreRestless legs help.
Comments (29)https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/frankincense#section1 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5801908/ Healthline concludes after looking at studies about frankincense from the boswellia tree that it may help with inflammation for arthritis Etc but better studies need to be conducted. Unfortunately many of these things will not be researched further. As long as someone is under a doctor's care who is aware of what you're taking and nothing else is helping I see no reason not to try this for inflammation. I would definitely try it if other things didn't work. Raven I too am sorry you struggle with such difficult illnesses. My sister has atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter. Her lungs fill with liquid she swells all over the place and they struggle to keep her from getting infections. It is very difficult to keep her heart rate level as well. I see what she goes through constantly so you have my sympathy. Unlike you she does not have the added layer of arthritis. Instead her illness is complicated by diabetes. Which is mostly controlled by diet but not completely....See More- 5 years ago
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