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Evening, Folks, For those suffering from RLS: http://www.eastnc2.coastalnet.com/%7Ecn3877/disease.htm Restless Leg Syndrome Management of restless legs syndrome with gabapentin was found to be effective, 14 of 16 patients improved, with few significant side effects. The median dose was 800-900mg (300-2000 mg). The median follow-up was 8.1 months. No treatment terminating side effects were reported. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ For all newer members, a browser, such as Netscape will allow you to visit a GREAT wesite chuck full of information on all aspects of PD. Be sure to use "cut & paste" to copy this long URL, this is for the Glossary: http://neuro-chief-e.mgh.harvard.edu/parkinsonsweb/Main/Glossary/glossary.html Meanwhile, the'D' words: dyskinesias-abnormal involuntary movements, usually associated with too high levels of medications. dystonia- tightness, spasm, or cramping of muscles; may also involve twisting or posturing of muscles. Regards, Margaret Tuchman(55yrs,dx1980) --NEW JERSEY [log in to unmask] *******************************************************************