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Something That Works

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petejb
petejb

I had RSS and was nearly at a point of doing something stupid,

I saw 11 doctors and none could fix the problem then I thought about trying 2 medications at the same time and it worked.

I now take once daily:

Sifrol 125 mg

Lyrica 75 mg.

I now never have the problem.

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  • valda23668
    valda23668 petejb

    Posted

    when do you take the tablets

     

    • petejb
      petejb valda23668

      Posted

      I take them just before I go to bed,

      However, it might be different with other people so best just try them at different times until you find the right one,

  • doreen29171
    doreen29171 petejb

    Posted

    Do you buy these at the chemist and when do you take them
    • petejb
      petejb doreen29171

      Posted

      You will need a prescription which in my case wasn't a problem.

      I take them just before I go to bed. However, it might be different with other people so best just try them at different times until you find the right one.

  • beaniebye
    beaniebye petejb

    Posted

    It's always best to avoid medications if possible, but if you've tried everything natural to no avail, I'm happy you've found relief.  Lyrica causes weight gain.

    For me, I made the correlation that any time I took Tums, i would wake up in excruciating pain with my calves in knots.  When I threw away the Tums (and calcium tablets) my problem disappeared.  Also, stretching thoroughly after workouts really helps.

    • petejb
      petejb beaniebye

      Posted

      Lyrica hasn't caused any weight gain with me. Maybe depends on the person.

       

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