[TMIC] Neurologists and MRIs

Krissy, I know exactly what you mean.  That's why I I type a list of my concernsin bold print.I am very specific  She gives me prescriptions I test them but I usually end up sticking with Neurontin, and take 600mg AM, 600mgPM and 900mg at bedtime.   Neurontin helps me (somewhat) with these yukky

Re: [TMIC] Pain Med Ultram ER (Tramadol)

Hi Candy, yes I was given this, and for me I just wanted more. I was like an instant additive( I no that is not spelled right, but I think everyone knows what I am saying) So yes it does help with pain!! but be careful! Jenna - Original Message From: CANDIS KALLEY <[EMAIL PROTECT

[TMIC] can you answer?

My husband Jim was diagnosed with TM in May 2005. Since then he has been to many doctors, rehab, physical therapies, ETC. A few days ago he had an appointment with his neuro to discuss recent tests he'd had done. The neuro told him that he doesn't have TM anymore but now has AXONAL PERI

[TMIC] Pain Med Ultram ER (Tramadol)

I went to my neuro today with my complaints of hurrandous pain from the barometric pressure changes that occurred with Fay and now Guestov (sp?). I'm not the 1st the nurse said. My neuro, Dr Vickers, prescribed Ultram ER 100 mg 1X a day plus a sample for 4 days. Within 30 minutes the pain went

Re: [TMIC] my neurologist

Hi Krissy He's a doctor and hasn't had TM. He'll never know what you are experiencing. "It is what it is." You put that so well. Have you talked to your GP about restless leg syndrome? You might also ask your neuro about switching from Neurontin to Lyrica. I find that the Lyrica works faste

Re: [TMIC] restless legs?

Krissy, I've been taking Gabapentin now for 5 yrs. 600 mg 4 times a day at 5 hr intervals. Baclofen 10 mg 4 times a day. Then one 4mg of Tizanidine (Zanaflex) at night. Helps with the spasms in the night. Heather - Original Message - From: Krissy Z To: TM List ; TMA-New-Eng

RE: [TMIC] my neurologist

Hi Krissy - I get rushed through my neuro visits also, and usually a new med - just this month, she started me on Baclofen. Barney om: Krissy Z [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2008 1:20 PM To: TM List; TMA-New-England Subject: [TMIC] my neurologist the past 3 visits

RE: [TMIC] restless legs?

Hi Krissy - I take Gabapentin (which is generic Neuronton) and Tizanidine for leg twitching at night - 12mg - it helps Barney From: Krissy Z [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2008 1:13 PM To: TM List; TMA-New-England Subject: [TMIC] restle

Re: [TMIC] Fwd: I called up to Jude's earlier

here I am again. Nothing much has changed but Pam said today she is agitated and they have given her Zanaflex and Ethanol(?) I'm sure that's what she said but I thought this was gasoline made from corn. Gustav is going her way so let's keep her and all the other TM'ers in our prayers.Ell

[TMIC] my neurologist

the past 3 visits to my neuro have been cold and stiff. (heh no pun intended)..once he had a student with him to sit in and he repremanded e for being 5 min late, and rushed me thru my appt and was cold and unfeeling. He started out with me being happy and hopeful and knowledable, but now he's r

[TMIC] restless legs?

I've been taking neurontin for a little over 3 years now for my wacky sensations so I could sleep. lately tho it seems they are getting more...restless.towards the early eve I seem to take 1 pill (300mg) then take 3 more at night before bed.  it used to be just 600-900 at night. is my body