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phydeaux
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Wahoo! It works!
« on: Jan 27th, 2005, 11:13pm » |
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I've been seeing Dr. Neil Raskin, and we have found what seems to be working for me (so far, so good!)
Using Verapamil as a preventative has been wonderful. I'm at 1000mg / day, and have now gone three weeks with only minor headache and no CH at all. This is the longest I have been without in three years!
Mucho water and Oxygen have been my key abortatives, with the od slapshot of Demerol thrown in.
But three weeks! I feel like a new man!
Wahoo!!
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Re: Wahoo! It works!
« Reply #1 on: Jan 28th, 2005, 2:37am » |
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Thats great news,Im glad to hear you're getting a handle on things.3 years is an AWFULLY long time to go without a break.You must be one strong SOB.
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Re: Wahoo! It works!
« Reply #2 on: Jan 28th, 2005, 3:12am » |
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not always. It's been really REALLY tough. But I have a GREAT wife, who has helped more than I can ever say.
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Re: Wahoo! It works!
« Reply #3 on: Jan 28th, 2005, 3:14am » |
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I'm so happy for you that you've found meds, which work! 
Best wishes & lots of more PFdays,
Sandie
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Re: Wahoo! It works!
« Reply #4 on: Jan 28th, 2005, 5:08pm » |
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That 's great you have found what works . Jump for joy and keep on smiling you deserve any and everything you want . WOW 3 years of hell an NOW let it all hang out . LOVE THAT WIFE BE THERE FOR HER SHE MUST BE A VERY GOOD LADY . BEST OF LUCK MANY PF DAYS TO COME
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Re: Wahoo! It works!
« Reply #5 on: Jan 31st, 2005, 6:50am » |
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Rock on dude!!!
Stay that way!
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Re: Wahoo! It works!
« Reply #6 on: Jan 31st, 2005, 2:33pm » |
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Re: Wahoo! It works!
« Reply #7 on: Jan 31st, 2005, 11:44pm » |
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That's really cool man!! I have been lucky lately. I have started verapimil and I think it may be working. I also have started taking melatonin and dyphenhydramine before bed and I sleep through the whole night with not so much as a shadow. When I wake up, i do not feel groggy at all. For the first time in many months, I slept through the whole night!!
It's completely amazing, I wake up feeling totally rejuvenated and refreshed.
I think you'll agree: thanks to this board and all the supportive people here.
PF wishes
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Re: Wahoo! It works!
« Reply #8 on: Feb 1st, 2005, 5:32pm » |
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Just a reminder ... taper off the Verapamil slowly when you think your cycle's over; you don't want to quit suddenly. I was at 720mg (240mg SR 3X day) Verapamil this past cycle and my doc has me dropping down by 120mg every 2-3 weeks. I have high blood pressure so I stay at 240mg SR 365/year.
CONGRATS on finding something that works for you!! 
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Re: Wahoo! It works!
« Reply #9 on: Feb 3rd, 2005, 12:22am » |
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Congratulations on finally getting some relief! Wonderful news!!
What happens if you drop Verapamil suddenly?
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Re: Wahoo! It works!
« Reply #10 on: Feb 3rd, 2005, 10:23am » |
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This is wonderful news, so happy for you.
Enjoy your PF time.
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Re: Wahoo! It works!
« Reply #11 on: Feb 3rd, 2005, 7:27pm » |
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I've been seeing a headache specialist for about 10 years. Same one. Trie numerous drugs until we found the right combo. I am usually on Depakote 500mg AM and PM as well as Verapamil 120 AM and 180 PM. Right now I am in a cluster. Have been for 4-5 weeks. Doubled the meds. Hop it works.
I go in the Hospital about once per year for IV drug treatment when I can't get out of cluster. That might be soon.
Glad to hear that you are on the right road to recovery.
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