Guest guest Posted March 12, 1999 Report Share Posted March 12, 1999 Kathleen, Wanted to make sure you know other drugs that can drive your RLS symptoms nuts; you are suffering enough. From Dr. Elaty's write-up at: http://www.mlists.net/judson/Elaty.html DRUGS WHICH ARE REPORTED TO LEAD TO OR AGGRAVATE RLS Antidepressants, particularly the serotonin re-uptake inhibitors or tricyclics such as Elavil (Amitripyline) + Paxil (Paroxetine) and Prozac (fluoxetine) have been reported to aggravate RLS symptoms in some. Psychiatric drugs, i. e., haldol (haloperidol), risperdal (risperidone); chlorpromazine (thorazine), lithium* *None of these drugs should be suddenly stopped without medical advice. Also, ANTIHISTAMINES, particularly benadryl or diphenhydramine can aggravate symptoms of RLS. A wide variety of over-the-counter medications for colds, hay fever, sinus, etc. will have benadryl or diphenhydramine in them which includes, at present, Excredin PM and Actifed. Yet, in others, it seems to help them sleep. Also, antinausea drugs such as COMPAZINE and PHENERGAN used in the US can markedly exacerbate RLS symptoms. If one is contemplating surgery, see the RLS Medical Bulletin dated 4/98. Barbara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 1999 Report Share Posted March 12, 1999 Kathleen, Wanted to make sure you know other drugs that can drive your RLS symptoms nuts; you are suffering enough. From Dr. Elaty's write-up at: http://www.mlists.net/judson/Elaty.html DRUGS WHICH ARE REPORTED TO LEAD TO OR AGGRAVATE RLS Antidepressants, particularly the serotonin re-uptake inhibitors or tricyclics such as Elavil (Amitripyline) + Paxil (Paroxetine) and Prozac (fluoxetine) have been reported to aggravate RLS symptoms in some. Psychiatric drugs, i. e., haldol (haloperidol), risperdal (risperidone); chlorpromazine (thorazine), lithium* *None of these drugs should be suddenly stopped without medical advice. Also, ANTIHISTAMINES, particularly benadryl or diphenhydramine can aggravate symptoms of RLS. A wide variety of over-the-counter medications for colds, hay fever, sinus, etc. will have benadryl or diphenhydramine in them which includes, at present, Excredin PM and Actifed. Yet, in others, it seems to help them sleep. Also, antinausea drugs such as COMPAZINE and PHENERGAN used in the US can markedly exacerbate RLS symptoms. If one is contemplating surgery, see the RLS Medical Bulletin dated 4/98. Barbara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 1999 Report Share Posted March 12, 1999 In a message dated 3/13/99 9:21:05 AM !!!First Boot!!!, SurSiliImp@... writes: << Also, antinausea drugs such as COMPAZINE and PHENERGAN used in the US can markedly exacerbate RLS symptoms. If one is contemplating surgery, >> I was reading a list from a local hospital about adverse/allergic reactions reported from various drugs used in the hospital. They had a listing of Phenergan with the adverse reaction of " uncontrollable movement of legs. " Hmmmmm? Got me thinking that maybe this " adverse " reaction is really RLS but they don't know it, eh? RAINBOWPED@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 1999 Report Share Posted March 12, 1999 In a message dated 3/13/99 9:21:05 AM !!!First Boot!!!, SurSiliImp@... writes: << Also, antinausea drugs such as COMPAZINE and PHENERGAN used in the US can markedly exacerbate RLS symptoms. If one is contemplating surgery, >> I was reading a list from a local hospital about adverse/allergic reactions reported from various drugs used in the hospital. They had a listing of Phenergan with the adverse reaction of " uncontrollable movement of legs. " Hmmmmm? Got me thinking that maybe this " adverse " reaction is really RLS but they don't know it, eh? RAINBOWPED@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 1999 Report Share Posted March 12, 1999 You know, I have experienced and I have heard others talk about foods that aggravate their RLS. I have had problems with chocolate and, of course, any caffiene containing products. I would appreciate hearing from others on the list as to what foods seem to aggravate your RLS. It would be interesting to " compare " our grocery list, eh? RAINBOWPED@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 1999 Report Share Posted March 13, 1999 , Wow......that must have been quite a revelation for you to read about the Phenergen causing jumpy legs........lol What do you think about this........is it at all feasable to send communications to hospitals informing them about Restless Leg Syndrome and helping them understand it when it appears in patients who might not be in a position to communicate with them? Am I being foolish to assume that someone might actually pay attention to this? Connie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 1999 Report Share Posted March 13, 1999 In a message dated 3/13/99 4:54:16 PM !!!First Boot!!!, MetaMom123@... writes: << .is it at all feasable to send communications to hospitals informing them about Restless Leg Syndrome and helping them understand it when it appears in patients who might not be in a position to communicate with them? >> You know, I have heard others on this list in the past complaining about being in a hospital for surgery (pre-op and post-op) and having a horrible time with their RLS and the hospital personnel did not " understand " the problem. Having recent surgery myself (I had my throat " cored " out for sleep apnea and a septal deviation fixed), I can fully understand their predicament. In pre- op, you are lying on a transport bed for a while waiting for your " turn " ........you can't get up or walk around......no meds.....no one around............bad time & place for your RLS to act up. In post-op, again you are lying around unable to express yourself well and again restricted to a transport bed and such. Fortunately for me, my surgery was early in the morning when my RLS never acts up and after surgery I was in too much pain (nose & throat) to even know that my legs were attached to my body! I would humbly submit that hospitals are probably not very " RLS-friendly " places, if you know what I mean. Also, phenergan is a very common drug administered in hospitals for pre-op, post-op nausea & vomiting, etc. RAINBOWPED@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 1999 Report Share Posted March 13, 1999 In a message dated 3/13/99 4:54:16 PM !!!First Boot!!!, MetaMom123@... writes: << Am I being foolish to assume that someone might actually pay attention to this? Connie >> Dear Connie, I have never ever known you to be foolish; however, I have known hospitals to be very " foolish " at times. Also, sometimes the only time that a hospital might pay attention is when the word " pay " is mentioned! LOL! RAINBOWPED@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 13, 1999 Report Share Posted March 13, 1999 I was just thinking last night that I have aggravated symptoms when I eat sunflower seeds. I don't know if it's the salt or the seeds or the combination. But I am sure addicted to them. I have been eating less of them lately though. They also make my head itch . Any problems from anybody else from them? COCO 41 onville RAINBOWPED@... wrote: > From: RAINBOWPED@... > > You know, I have experienced and I have heard others talk about foods that > aggravate their RLS. > I have had problems with chocolate and, of course, any caffiene containing > products. > I would appreciate hearing from others on the list as to what foods seem to > aggravate your RLS. It would be interesting to " compare " our grocery list, > eh? > > RAINBOWPED@... > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > New hobbies? New curiosities? New enthusiasms? > http://www.onelist.com > Sign up for a new email list today > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > This forum is for support only. The information posted to this List is for support purposes > and is not intended to replace the examination, diagnosis and treatment of a licensed > physician and no such claims are inferred. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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