10-14-2016, 12:12 AM
(10-13-2016, 11:23 PM)Batgirl Wrote: RLS is awful, and the worst part of detox. I remember being awake at 3 am after 72 hours of no sleep and wanting to rip my legs off and beat myself to death with them. I had gabapentin (docs give it out like candy) and it didn't help. Nor did any of the homeopathic BS. From what I remember reading, the RLS of detox is caused by a lack of dopamine. I ended up getting Requip (like Mirapex, it's a dopamine agonist) and it was a miracle.
Depending on what you are detoxing from, Gabapentin may or may not help other symptoms. I went through benzo withdrawal, and it didn't touch it with a 10-foot pole. It did help a bit with opiate withdrawal, especially the pain oversensitivity. Hope you find some relief!
My restless legs was not do to any detox issues. Just a wonderful little gift my mom gave me thru genetics I guess.
One other thing that helped me before finding Mirapex, was to sit on the side of the tub and soak my legs in the hottest water I could stand. That would most times settle them down a bit.
Lunar, I really can't say the Mirapex would help with the detox issues, but it might be worth a try. If it helps, you will have peace and get that sleep you've been missing out on.
I hope you find the answer very soon cause I know how bad it can be. It's no joke.
Best of luck in getting that relief quickly.
Cricket