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[ Home ] [ Follow Ups ] [ Post Followups ] [ FAQ ] [ Back to Messages ] Message Posted by Sparky on October 28, 2000 at 10:08:55: I have nocturnal myoclonus. I was taking clonazepam for 3-4 years in order to reduce the side effects of the l-dopa, and it works fine. But a miscommunication between the myself, my pharmacy and my doctor, and I ended up going off of it cold-turkey (something I don't recommend). The first week sucked. But the second week was the best I had in over ten years! All my muscles and joints stopped hurting, my heart rate dropped from it's normal 90bpm (don't ask, I don't know either), I started losing weight (good), my legs stopped jerking even without the l-dopa, and I even had sex-drive like when I was a teenager. I felt good, and I had energy and ambition that have been lacking for many years, even before I noticed the myoclonus. I felt good, the way I think I should normally feel, for about a week. After that week, everything went back to the way it was, and the way it is now. After one week of that, I want that week back! I would go through that terrible withdrawl all over again just to have another week of "normal". I think this is all related somehow, but I don't know how. And yes, the psychological possibilities have been explored and excluded. I am hoping that someone has had a similar experience. Sparky Follow Ups Post a Followup If you post a followup: Please review our message board guidelines. Please keep messages on topic. Advertising messages are not permitted on this board. Please report any violations to webmaster@healthboards.com Name: E-Mail (optional): please note: your e-mail address will be visible for others to see. Subject: Message: (add your reply here) : I have nocturnal myoclonus. I was taking clonazepam for 3-4 years in order to reduce the side effects of the l-dopa, and it works fine. But a miscommunication between the myself, my pharmacy and my doctor, and I ended up going off of it cold-turkey (something I don't recommend). The first week sucked. : But the second week was the best I had in over ten years! All my muscles and joints stopped hurting, my heart rate dropped from it's normal 90bpm (don't ask, I don't know either), I started losing weight (good), my legs stopped jerking even without the l-dopa, and I even had sex-drive like when I was a teenager. I felt good, and I had energy and ambition that have been lacking for many years, even before I noticed the myoclonus. : I felt good, the way I think I should normally feel, for about a week. After that week, everything went back to the way it was, and the way it is now. After one week of that, I want that week back! I would go through that terrible withdrawl all over again just to have another week of "normal". : I think this is all related somehow, but I don't know how. And yes, the psychological possibilities have been explored and excluded. I am hoping that someone has had a similar experience. : Sparky Optional Link URL: Link Title: Optional Image URL: Note: The moderator has the right to delete any message deemed inappropiate for this board. Repeat violators of healthboards policy will be permanently barred from the boards. Reminder - No ad messages permitted!

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