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[quote=”autumnglory”]Dear Fellow Requip user:
I can certainly identify about requip and restless leg. It is certainly one medication that I would never think of not using daily. I am curious about what you find out about procuring.
It is funny… I usually can wait till about five pm before I need to take the generic requip. This morning I have been ‘restless’ already….
I am moving to Costa Rica this year. I have my one way ticket for November. I am planning on going to Spanish language school for the first three weeks, get a feel for areas in the Central Valley and then applying for Pensionada status. Have you done that yet? Does the Birth Certificate really have to be issued within six months of application? Do I go to the local State Police barracks and use whatever form they give? Can I apply for residency with just the written confirmation of my Social Security starting in February of 2012? Is the ARCR more helpful or a lawyer to work the process?
I am so excited about the move. Take care and look forward to hearing from you.[/quote]I replyed probably just not the right way, still trying to figure this site out.
I knew there had to be somebody out there with RLS! I will try to answer all your questions. The generic of Requip is ALL that has ever worked for me! I take 4mg at bedtime and have for years with no problems. My RLS is bad, but only at night never during the day. The generic for Requip “Ropinirople” “I think” is not in Costa Rica or Panama. BUT I just found out I can get it filled at my pharmacy in the U.S. for a whole year for $200.00 and I had a pharmacy on the Pacific coast tell me they could ship it in and if not I will fly back 1 time a year and get it for the whole year, a small price to pay for peace!
I have not started any residency yet still got a few issues to work out here first. I have heard that about the birth cert. I would suggeest you contact Roger Peterson an attorney at roger.petersen@attyps.com . He is a very respected Costa Rica attorney that can answer all your questions and more, tell him I gave you him info. The ARCR has been of little help to me so far, I asked them for help on my last trip “a month ago” and got nothing! I do think they can be a big help when moving in and getting set up, from what I hear. When I get ready to make the move I will use ARCR but I will ALSO use Roger. I even had ONE that poked fun at me for posted this question, but that’s OK! We all know there is a asshole everywhere. I would love to talk to you more about your RLS and moving, let me know and I’ll give you my private email and even phone #.
Good luck! keep in touch! Ron[quote=”Scott”]I don’t have a “restless leg” but I do hate it when my leg falls asleep during the day because that means it’ll be up all night …
Scott
PS. Sorry I couldn’t resist…
PPS. Thanks to Stephen Wright for his awesome sense of humour[/quote]Thanks for your help! I hope you never get it because then you will be up all night.
[quote=”DavidCMurray”]Until about two years ago, I routinely got all my diabetes oral meds, my hypertension and cholesterol meds, and my glucometer test strips from my mail-in pharmacy service in the U.S. I used Aerocasillas’ mail and freight forwarding service. I have since ceased to use that service for anything but the test strips due to the increased co-pay costs in the U.S. and the shipping costs. Aerocasillas is very convenient but hardly cheap.
What I learned the hard way is that Costa Rican Customs will take a careful look at any large shipment of medications. Once I refilled everything in one order and had a helluva time getting it in. So the key is to order more often in small quantities. I think you’d be safe ordering a couple of months supply of your RLS meds or maybe three.
Aerocasillas charges pretty much flat rates for all their handling services plus a “per gram” charge for weight. Your meds won’t weigh much, so the shipping cost shouldn’t be prohibitive.
I’m not familiar with restless leg syndrome but suggest that you consult the appropriate medical specialist (maybe a neurologist?) to get a definitive answer about the availability of an effective medication here in Costa Rica.[/quote]
Thanks for the info it is very helpful. I figured trying to ship large amounts in would be a problem. I’m hoping to get it from Panama right now where it may be cheaper and a little easier to get. Thanks again!
