RLS Dopamine vs Anti-convulsants/seizures

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Hello All,

I think that Jill brought up some interesting questions. The effectiveness

of any treatment varies per person, but usually will follow suit. Especially

were RLS is concerned the variables are numerous. I personnaly would like to

know why some people do well on " Parkinson " meds and others do better ( like

myself ) on the anti-convulsant/seizure type meds?! Is there a difference in

our Dopamine levels, is one type more prone to the side-effects than the

other? Because from what I know myself and from what I've read from others is

that there seems to be a violent reaction to either type of med

classification. Then just to spice things up, some people tolerate both!! It

just seems that most people appear to fit into one catogory or another. Maybe

Dr. Levin can shed some light on this.

I have another question to throw out there,- what percentage of people who

have RLS/PLMD end up developing Fibromyalgia ? This would be because of sleep

deprivation and the ramifications there of. There seems to be a numerable

coralation between the two.

Inquiring minds want to know!!?

I have not checked this e-mail address yet but hoping it flies through-

Take care le R.I.

P.S. Jill, it would take a bit of research re meds being proph or prn and

even some of those can also be prn. If I had a computer I would do it for you

and all, but lack of equipment leaves me lacking-did I just say that LOL