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Posted by blayre on October 21, 2007, at 13:07:16
Hello! I've searched your library for mention of either of the above side effects to any of the 3 drugs I'm on, to no avail. "Mac degen" is the appearance of what's called drusen in the back of the eye, usually detected during a regular eye exam. In early stages it's dry, more serious is when it is "wet". Almost always this is genetic, and I have it, but my parents both still alive and in their mid-80's do not. I'm a 55-year-old female on effexor xr for bi-polar type depression, clonazapam to help me sleep, and mirapex for restless leg syndrome that has become so severe that I now experience uncontrolled twitching and jerking of my legs if I don't have the mirapex early in the evening. My other unusual ailment is arthritis - again, neither of my parents have anything close to what I have. I've had all the tests, and it is confirmed, not just a little achiness: multiple locations neck to toes! It isn't genetic from previous generations either. I'm a designer, so I noticed my eyesight going a few years ago; likewise I had to give up my job as a visual merchandiser because the pain of climbing ladders was overwhelming. Anyone else out there experienced any of the mentioned "ailments": drusen, arthritis or excelled restless legs, while on Effexor, Clonazapam and/or Mirapex?
Posted by Phillipa on October 21, 2007, at 13:23:40
In reply to macular degeneration and arthritic side effects?, posted by blayre on October 21, 2007, at 13:07:16
Isn't mirapex for restless leg syndrome? The macular degeneration. I know I have dry eyes from posslible sjournes but never neard of the one you have. So sorry and will google it. Phillipa
Posted by Phillipa on October 21, 2007, at 13:30:00
In reply to macular degeneration and arthritic side effects?, posted by blayre on October 21, 2007, at 13:07:16
Seems there may be an injection to slow the macular degeneration that is wet. Phillipa
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Posted by Squiggles on October 21, 2007, at 17:21:56
In reply to macular degeneration and arthritic side effects?, posted by blayre on October 21, 2007, at 13:07:16
I have some things in common with you, but
the only drug i take that coincides with a leg
problem i've had for some years now, is
clonazepam. I did notice that i broke my foot
once when my clonazepam dose was raised. I take
lithium which can affect the bones. My eye dr.
also said he saw a spot in the back-- not sure
if that is bursa.I think my leg joint problem is not related
to drugs, but in your case it sounds like the
Miramex may be addictive, giving you more
restless leg syndrome if you have reached tolerance.My dr. says my problem is probably a nerve (and
i think he means spinal). It came on as an
injury and got better but under physical fatigue
it returns.Sguiggles
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