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The 10's are back!! UGH!
« on: Apr 28th, 2003, 12:22pm » |
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Ok, I admit it! I'm feeling sorry for myself. I think I've jinxed myself or something. Over the last few weeks I've been posting about how even though I am chronic, I haven't had a 10 in a few months and I felt it was because of the water therapy.
Well, last week they came back. You would think after 18 years of this BS, I would just learn to roll with the punches (I wish I could be as strong as you Jonny) but that's just not always the case. Over the past few months the worst I've had has been around a 7 but mostly 5's. Then out of the blue (isn't that always the way?) the 10's started hitting last Wednesday. And still after 18 years I find myself questioning everything I had been doing ...."what did I eat different that day?", "did I drink something different?"..."was it because i've been eating too much chocolate latey??" . I know there's no answers to these questions, yet I still find myself asking them. FRUSTRATING!
So I have a couple of questions about meds. I do not have insurance so I have not been to the DR in almost 2 years and have no prescription meds. Only been taking Motrin & Aleve in massive quantities every day for a couple of years (I'm sure I have no liver left). So I'm having lunch with a friend of mine today who takes maxalt for her migraines and she said she'll give me some pills. Is this a preventative or an abortive? Should I try one as soon as she gives it to me or wait till I get hit?
I also have an opportunity to get some Immitrex nasal sprays from a fellow clusterhead....should I or should I not take this in conjunction with the maxalt?
Sorry for the long-winded message...Keep me in your prayers. I feel a lot of pressure not to miss any work because I don't get paid for it because I'm working as a temp.. but the lack of sleep alone is just making me a walking zombie. 
Thanks in advance for any advice you can give me on the meds.
OH-SO-TIRED-VIRGINIA... 
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Re: The 10's are back!! UGH!
« Reply #1 on: Apr 28th, 2003, 12:43pm » |
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I hate it when no one wants to talk to me.... ???
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Re: The 10's are back!! UGH!
« Reply #2 on: Apr 28th, 2003, 12:52pm » |
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I would like to talk to you, but I know nothing about the medications in question, much less their interaction.
As another eighteen year veteran, my episodes are semi-controlled using Eskalith and Calan. But, I empathize about the 10s. I get them at night as well.
I would have written sooner, but I just woke up from a nap here at work.
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Re: The 10's are back!! UGH!
« Reply #3 on: Apr 28th, 2003, 12:59pm » |
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9erfan,
Maxalt is an abortive and no, you shoudn't use Maxalt with Imitrex. You may want to get started on Verapamil and Prednisone as they are not very expense
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Re: The 10's are back!! UGH!
« Reply #4 on: Apr 28th, 2003, 1:02pm » |
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on Apr 28th, 2003, 12:52pm, MKenney wrote:| I would have written sooner, but I just woke up from a nap here at work. |
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Now thats the kind of job I'm looking for. 
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« Reply #5 on: Apr 28th, 2003, 1:04pm » |
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You dont have to be, you only need to be as strong as YOU need to be.
I wouldn't fuck with the maxalt without a doctors supervision. Read down to the "wiggin out" post.
So that eliminates the worry of combining the two drugs.
I will advocate for not using a drug but will not advocate for using one without a docs supervision. Any one on this board that takes that step better have a big fat ass diploma on their wall that says they can prescribe. If they dont, they shouldn't.
The imitrex is your decision.
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Re: The 10's are back!! UGH!
« Reply #6 on: Apr 28th, 2003, 1:04pm » |
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on Apr 28th, 2003, 12:43pm, 9erfan wrote:| I hate it when no one wants to talk to me.... ??? |
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OK. Lets, um, talk.
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« Reply #7 on: Apr 28th, 2003, 1:17pm » |
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I hate it when no one responds to my response
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« Reply #8 on: Apr 28th, 2003, 1:19pm » |
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bl9erfan the imitrex should help you in about 15 mins.
make sure you have no heart problems.the verapamil
is cheap i take 240mgs 2x aday cost me about 18.00
a month.Go to a dr. so he can write you some scripts.
and when you are they see if has any sample imitrex for you.
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« Reply #9 on: Apr 28th, 2003, 2:22pm » |
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Hey, 9erfan. Thanks for giving us Steve Mariucci.
-Lionsfan
p.s. I have found relief by jogging/running at the first sign of pain and irrigating the affected sinus with cold water.
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« Reply #10 on: Apr 28th, 2003, 2:32pm » |
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This is what I mean.
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How would he know that if he hasn't been to a doctor in 2 years?
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« Reply #11 on: Apr 28th, 2003, 2:42pm » |
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How would he know that if he hasn't been to a doctor in 2 years? [/quote]
Hi Don- FYI, 9erfan is a girl... 
I've tried Verapamil back in the early years and it didn't do anything for me...as far as Prednisone goes...NO WAY! I hate that stuff. The side effects from the Pred were a nightmare for me and I refuse to go on it again.
OK, you guys have got me thinking twice about trying the Maxalt. I did try the Immitrex nasal spray a few months with mixed results...worked for me a couple of times, didn't work another couple of times.
Thanks for the suggestions.
Virginia
PS: CJohnson- you may be seeing my username changed this year to Lionsfan...Can't stand the thought of the Niners without Mooch....love Mooch! I hope he does well in Detroit.
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« Reply #12 on: Apr 28th, 2003, 2:46pm » |
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Sorry Virginia,
I saw 9erfan and assumed you were a guy, its a guy thing, not that girls cant watch football, I mean your probably a great looking girl, well what I mean is............................fuck it
Size 10 1/2 sneaker going down deep.
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« Reply #13 on: Apr 28th, 2003, 2:52pm » |
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on Apr 28th, 2003, 2:42pm, 9erfan wrote:
PS: CJohnson- you may be seeing my username changed this year to Lionsfan...Can't stand the thought of the Niners without Mooch....love Mooch! I hope he does well in Detroit. |
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Oh, he's going to do just fine. Harrington to Rogers all day long, baby. All day long.
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« Reply #14 on: Apr 28th, 2003, 5:27pm » |
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It's ok Don, I forgive you for your sexist comments  !!!
Actually, been a 9erfan since 1980 and know more about football than a lot of guys I know. I also participate in a fantasy league every year....It's not just for boys anymore.... 
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« Reply #16 on: Apr 28th, 2003, 6:01pm » |
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Virginia sorry to hear your having a rough time....sending you some PF vibes.... 
on Apr 28th, 2003, 2:46pm, don wrote:
I saw 9erfan and assumed you were a guy, its a guy thing, well what I mean is............................fuck it
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Don...... I know what you meant.....your a very naughty boy....now go to my room!!! LOL ;D
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« Reply #17 on: Apr 28th, 2003, 6:01pm » |
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FANTASY FOOTBALL, THAT IS! ;D
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« Reply #18 on: Apr 28th, 2003, 6:02pm » |
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How would she know that if he hasn't been to a doctor in 2 years?
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Don i think when she goes to the doctor he would he would ask that question because to get the imitrex she as to see one
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« Reply #19 on: Apr 28th, 2003, 6:06pm » |
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Virginia, I'm so sorry the 10's are back. I really hate to hear that.
Can you get 02 some way? I would use that instead of the meds, unless you get a Dr's check-up first. The welding 02 isn't that expensive, and it does work.
Try dramamine at night. It should at least give you a night or two of rest.
Thinking of you,
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« Reply #20 on: Apr 28th, 2003, 6:42pm » |
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Thanks for the good thoughts you guys!
I can just go to a welding shop and ask for O2? I think I may still have a mask from a long time ago...I may not though..not sure..
I'll pick up some dramamine on my way home. Thanks Tracey.
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« Reply #21 on: Apr 28th, 2003, 6:45pm » |
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Virginia.....I forgot..... 
When I take the dramamine, I always take 2. Just 1 tablet doesn't seem to keep mine at bay. You might try it first with just one, then maybe you won't feel so groggy in the morning.
Good luck
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« Reply #22 on: Apr 28th, 2003, 6:57pm » |
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Hi Virginia,
Sorry to hear about the tens, and as for the trex, its big $$$$$$$, and most insurance company's only let you get 2 boxes of spray I believe. I think if you do the 02 and get through this cycle with that, and a preventative that helps, maybe at least they'll die down a bit.
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« Reply #23 on: Apr 28th, 2003, 6:59pm » |
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Is it a problem if I take the whole box??  ok, ok, just kidding...
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« Reply #24 on: Apr 28th, 2003, 7:00pm » |
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Im an 8 year sufferer my freind, had a short break and two weeks ago the demon came back, every 2 hours, 5s during the day and usually 2 10s at nite, Fortunitly im in the UK so i get free scripts off the NHS, i get 2 jabs of imitrex a day, but admit to takin 3 or 4, leaving myself short for the 10s (Foolish) Just learnt about the imirtex tip and its gotta be worth a try.
I feel for you, and hope you find your solution, it does help you feel better knowing someone knows exactly what trip of madness your going on,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,For a short while anyway
cheers 9erfan
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