New to group

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I am new to the group. I would like to have some info or experience from

others if I can.

I am 35 yrs. old, and was diagnosed 6 months ago with RLS and PLMD, even

though Ihave had it all my life. I had a back injury a couple years ago,

and then it really started causing problems with my sleep. I went to my

dr. and she said I was depressed and sent me to a psychologist. I told her

I was not depressed, but I would be if I didn't get some sleep soon. I

work full-time, go to school, have an ADHD 5-yr. old, and I was falling

asleep at the wheel going to work in the am! My husband thought I was lazy

cause I was falling asleep on the couch at 9pm every night! I was really

starting to get anxious. Finally, she agreed to send me to the sleep

clinic, by that time, I had started researching on my own, and figured out

that I had RLS, and the sleep study confirmed it!

I went on Sinemet in July, and I finally had dreams again! It was

wonderful! About a month ago, the Sinemet stopped working. I tried

Mirapex, and it worked for a bout a week, now today, he wants me to add a

benzodiazapene with it at night.

I am curious to know about others' experiences with the meds. and what do

you do at night about 8pm when your legs start hurting really badly? I

have tried hot baths, which helps a little, and walking around the room,

but that is not really too conducive to sitting!

Thanks for any help,

Angie

************************************************************************

Angella Phone 244-5785

Staff Secretary, Sensory and Testing Accommodations FAX

Div. of Rehabilitation Education Services

University of Illinois

1207 S. Oak St.

Champaign, IL 61820

*************************************************************************