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davebrick
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I need med advice quickly
« on: Sep 3rd, 2004, 12:06pm » |
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Hi all
I am going through a cluster right now and I didn't expect them to hit for another month.
Before they hit I was going to come back to this site and do some research on what other people use to combat these cluster headaches, unfortunatley I have run out of time and they are here now. (right this minute) so if my spelling is off that is the reason, I can barely look at my monitor.
So on that note I have to go and see my doctor this morning and I was wondering what is the most popular med that other people are taking for these clusters ??????????
Any advice would be greatly appreiciated .
Dave
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Tom K
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Re: I need med advice quickly
« Reply #1 on: Sep 3rd, 2004, 12:27pm » |
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Abortives:
Imitrex-Injection, Nasal Spray, Tablets, Quick disolves
Zomig-Tablets, Nasal Spray
Oxygen with non-rebreather mask
Prednisone to end the cycle quicker
Do a quick search or click the medical link on the right, I'm probably leaving out a bunch but I am just getting over my 3rd for the day.
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Re: I need med advice quickly
« Reply #2 on: Sep 3rd, 2004, 12:34pm » |
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Thank you very much Tom I really apprieciate that information, since I am sure that you know how much pain I am in right now.
I hope that yours ends soon
cheers,
Dave
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Re: I need med advice quickly
« Reply #3 on: Sep 3rd, 2004, 1:21pm » |
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Prednisone taper alows the preventative (i.e. verapamil ) med time to get into your system.
Abortives.
first line: O2 with non-rebreather mask at a minimum of 8 lpm.
Second line: Imitrex nasal spray or injections. Avoid tablets of Imitrex, they can take a looooong time to work. I prefer the nasal sprays myself.
Pred may or may not end the cluster quicker depending on where you are in your cycle.
Hope this helps and you get some relief soon.
John
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Re: I need med advice quickly
« Reply #4 on: Sep 3rd, 2004, 1:36pm » |
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Thank you very much John
Your advice is very helpful I will pass the info to my Doc when I see him today.
I hope that you have a pain free day.
All the best
cheers,
Dave
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Re: I need med advice quickly
« Reply #5 on: Sep 3rd, 2004, 4:34pm » |
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verapamil as high as 960mg and lithium as high as 900mg. You don't have to go that high or start that high but don't be surprised if you end up needing to increase your dosages a few times before they kick in. Just becuse these meds might not work seperatly many report great sucess when using them as a combo.
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Re: I need med advice quickly
« Reply #6 on: Sep 3rd, 2004, 4:49pm » |
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on Sep 3rd, 2004, 11:45am, davebrick wrote:| Thanks thomas I really apprecieate your knowlegde I have one so bad right now that I was considering going to the ER but I didn't want to wait in the waiting room without ice on my head for hours. |
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Dont know about anyone else but I would not be typing in this state of CH.
You sure you were diagnosed with CH dude?
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Re: I need med advice quickly
« Reply #7 on: Sep 3rd, 2004, 5:41pm » |
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Re: I need med advice quickly
« Reply #8 on: Sep 3rd, 2004, 5:48pm » |
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