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Kenzie60
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I had a visit to the neuro today and it did not go very well. I am one week into my current cycle and am starting to get hit pretty hard. Last Friday night I ended up in the ER with a CH and panic attack. They did an EKG that was abnormal, they said no more DHE shots until I saw the neuro on Tues. This morning saw my GP who did another EKG, which was also abnormal. Then off to the neuro's office I went. This is what they said, I can stay on my Verapamil 480mg, Topamax 100mg, Elavil 40mg and Zyprexa 5mg(up to 20mg a day). That is it. No DHE until I see a cardioloist.
Then they asked me if I wanted to participate in a study using Depacon/Depakote. They give you 1000mg of Depacon IV push for three days and 1000mg of depakote orally for three days. Then for the next 6 weeks or until your cycle ends, which ever comes first, you take 2000mg of depakote orally. I still have not decided if i am going to do it or not. I am going to go over all the paper work tonight.
Have a great and pain free night ;D
Roseanne
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Re: Visit to Neuro
« Reply #1 on: Sep 30th, 2003, 4:31pm » |
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Well, Roseanne, not being a doctor I am not really qualified, but looking at all the meds on your list, if I were in your shoes I'd say NO. Firmly.
Too much stuff in my opinion.
I'd try for the O2. Lots better for your bod than that med-cocktail.
But hey, who am I?
Good luck anyways
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One thing you MUST do is make sure all of your doctors, GP, Neuro, whomever, is on the same page with your treatment and condition. You know the old saying: too many cooks spoil the pot. Well, you are one pot, you don't have a spare. If you are having irregularities with your EKG, then it is most likely a bad idea for you to take the DHE, as it may do more damage, or even cause a heart attack. DEFINITELY check into o2 therapy. It can't harm you, only do you good.
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Re: Visit to Neuro
« Reply #3 on: Sep 30th, 2003, 4:43pm » |
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I agree and know even less that Ave but maybe if they get you off the other junk, it might make sense but I don't really know. Depakote just makes you hungry and you lose some hair.
There aren't many success stories with Depakote so far as I can remember.
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Kenzie60
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Thanks for your input. I am leaning toward not doing it. I am a little afraid of all the meds. I have tried the O2 and it does not work for me. I am really having a rough time right now. I just want something that will work(so does everyone else!) Thanks for listening!
Roseannne
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