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Meds or no meds?
« on: Aug 26th, 2004, 2:45pm » |
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I don't know if I should take my med now or wait...I know it's coming I just don't know how bad... 
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What kind of meds are you refering too? Abortive, if so, which one? Or preventive?
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Re: Meds or no meds?
« Reply #2 on: Aug 26th, 2004, 2:49pm » |
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Never used it, dunno. If you were taking a pill, like zomig, I would say wait till it gets to about a "4" and then take it.
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Re: Meds or no meds?
« Reply #4 on: Aug 26th, 2004, 2:54pm » |
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Why take meds when you can suffer in pain?
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Re: Meds or no meds?
« Reply #5 on: Aug 26th, 2004, 2:57pm » |
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I can just feel it crawling around at the back of my skull, every once in a while poking at the back of my right eye, just waiting until I least expect it.
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Re: Meds or no meds?
« Reply #6 on: Aug 26th, 2004, 2:59pm » |
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on Aug 26th, 2004, 2:57pm, crazy_mj wrote:| I can just feel it crawling around at the back of my skull, every once in a while poking at the back of my right eye, just waiting until I least expect it. |
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I always try and take my 02 right away, no need to suffer. Do you have 02?
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Re: Meds or no meds?
« Reply #7 on: Aug 26th, 2004, 3:08pm » |
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no, but at my next appointment I am pushing for it..just taking verapamil daily and maxalt when they attack
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Re: Meds or no meds?
« Reply #8 on: Aug 26th, 2004, 3:16pm » |
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How limited is your maxalt supply?
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Re: Meds or no meds?
« Reply #9 on: Aug 26th, 2004, 3:30pm » |
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I just refilled it so I have seven for now...but there are no refills after this until Oct. at least.
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Re: Meds or no meds?
« Reply #10 on: Aug 26th, 2004, 3:56pm » |
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Correct me if I'm wrong...but did we discuss this on another thread? Has your doctor written a prescription for 6/month or has he/she written a new script for a higher amount?
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Re: Meds or no meds?
« Reply #11 on: Aug 26th, 2004, 4:41pm » |
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on Aug 26th, 2004, 3:56pm, Lizzie2 wrote:Correct me if I'm wrong...but did we discuss this on another thread? Has your doctor written a prescription for 6/month or has he/she written a new script for a higher amount?
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No to the other thread bit, and all I recieved was a script for one box(six count). That I guess is to last me until my next appointment in Oct.
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Re: Meds or no meds?
« Reply #12 on: Aug 26th, 2004, 4:45pm » |
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OK step one....
I'd contact your doctor and ask for a script with more leeway! Ask them to prescribe a higher number per month...like 18? Then there's step 2-100 after that, but it is a start. The doctor has to prescribe a higher number to start with.
See how that goes? Maybe put in a phone call?
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Re: Meds or no meds?
« Reply #13 on: Aug 26th, 2004, 4:49pm » |
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The fine doctor happens to be on vacation....but I am going to mention something when he gets back.
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Re: Meds or no meds?
« Reply #14 on: Aug 26th, 2004, 4:53pm » |
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Anybody covering for him? I know...I'm a persistent pain in the ass 
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Re: Meds or no meds?
« Reply #15 on: Aug 26th, 2004, 4:56pm » |
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No, I was told my the nurse last Monday that if I had any questions that I needed to call before last Friday. 
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Re: Meds or no meds?
« Reply #16 on: Aug 26th, 2004, 4:57pm » |
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That's bizarre. They should at least have someone covering in case of emergencies! When does he come back from vacation? Soon, I hope!
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Re: Meds or no meds?
« Reply #17 on: Aug 26th, 2004, 5:06pm » |
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monday...he works in a clinic with other doctors, but they are not all neurologists..they each have seperate nurses and the whole nine yards.
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Re: Meds or no meds?
« Reply #18 on: Aug 26th, 2004, 5:07pm » |
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Ah I see. Well Monday isn't too far off. I'd call then and see if he can write a script for a higher amount/month. Then you may have to do some battle with the insurance company, but there are ways!
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Re: Meds or no meds?
« Reply #19 on: Aug 26th, 2004, 5:08pm » |
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By the way, thanxs for all the advice. I am planning on schooling my doctor at my next appointment. I have learned more from this website and people like you than from my doc. 
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Re: Meds or no meds?
« Reply #20 on: Aug 26th, 2004, 5:12pm » |
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We try to help.  I think most people learned what they know here. Either that or through a really great doc who knew their stuff. Combination of everything. Good luck!
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