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Sharon, Ken (Acidcase) and Calvin - CHECK IN!
« on: Aug 13th, 2006, 6:08am » |
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Okay peeps,
I know you're all going through this weekend with little or no meds and I've been thinking about you all and wondering how you got on last night and how you're getting through the days.
Updates please! I need to know you're all as okay as you can be until tomorrow.
Don't keep an idiot in suspense please 
Helen
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« Reply #1 on: Aug 13th, 2006, 10:36am » |
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Hi Helen,
I have been coping ok, been taking co-codamol like they're sweets, which do nothing for the pain but let me cat nap, sleep is something I need right now!!
Will be ringing the neurology department first this tomorrow morning, wont hurt to try and see if they can fit me in any earlier than september!
Sharon x x
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Re: Sharon, Ken (Acidcase) and Calvin - CHECK IN!
« Reply #2 on: Aug 13th, 2006, 5:14pm » |
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Hey Guys or rather heygirls !
Been ok got hit pretty hard saturday morning infact really hard, got really pissed off that it was happening again, but after some rest decided get my sorry ass out the house and try and have a weekend !!
Suprise suprise woke up to it again this morning but not as bad as yesterday .
Looking forward to seeing the neurologist tomorrow and pushing to get some injections and oxygen will let you know how it goes,
Helen - thanks for all the support !!
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« Reply #3 on: Aug 13th, 2006, 8:10pm » |
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Well chaps and chapesses, good luck in the morning (well LATER in the morning!) I'll be wanting to know how you got on as soon as you can post so don't let me down!
Helen
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Re: Sharon, Ken (Acidcase) and Calvin - CHECK IN!
« Reply #4 on: Aug 14th, 2006, 6:31am » |
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Hey Hellen,
Went through it all again this morning, sitting at work feeling really edgy and pissed off, caved in and had a ciggie this morning (first since my cycle started) as i felt like i was going tear my skin off !
Oh the joy of it all .
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« Reply #5 on: Aug 14th, 2006, 8:07am » |
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What time is your appt kiddo?
I'll be thinking of you, at least you're going armed with a bit more info
Hurry up and get back!
Helen
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Re: Sharon, Ken (Acidcase) and Calvin - CHECK IN!
« Reply #6 on: Aug 14th, 2006, 9:56am » |
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Hey Helen
6:40Pm tonight its with a Harley St Neurologist!!company BUPA plan is a god send !!!!!
Will update when i get home .
Later
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« Reply #7 on: Aug 14th, 2006, 3:54pm » |
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Hey Helen,
Well the Neuro diagnosed me as being a Cluster head, he is setting up a MRI scan for me just to be on the safe side, and sending a list of things that my GP needs to right a prescription for,sumatriptan injection kit and i think a calcium blocker ?? can not remember the name of it but begins with a V, i will also be getting oxygen he mentioned that i should read up on the kind of mask i will need to get on the uk ouch site as my GP may have problems with this, so i think the guy is pretty clued up !!
All in all i think the neuro was great and very understanding, have a follow up next monday as he wants to know how the blockers are working for me .
Any advice on the oxyen side of things? i read you use it
Ken
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« Reply #8 on: Aug 14th, 2006, 4:50pm » |
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I have some. I highly recommend buying a Clustermasx. You can use a standard nonrebreather mask, but I read about the Clustermasx on this site and ordered one (it came from the UK, incidentally) for $25 USD and it's the best thing ever!
Make sure he writes your prescription for at least 12 liters per minute. Some people need less, and some more. When I'm having a more persistent CH, I sometimes crank mine up to 15 liters per minute.
The important things are the mask and the liter flow. One of those little nose things won't help you, since you have to have 100% oxygen (or as close as you can get to it) for 10-20 minutes.
I'm happy to hear that there's a light at the end of your tunnel!
P.S. Is that you in your picture or just some random hottie?
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« Reply #9 on: Aug 14th, 2006, 5:00pm » |
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Quote:a prescription for,sumatriptan injection kit and i think a calcium blocker ?? can not remember the name of it but begins with a V, i will also be getting oxygen he mentioned that i should read up on the kind of mask i will need to get on the uk ouch site as my GP may have problems with this, so i think the guy is pretty clued up !!
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Clued up? I'll say he's clued up! Sounds like the perfect arsenal. The "V" is probably verapamil, or I think its called something a little differant over on your side of the pond. Its the preventative of choice.
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« Reply #10 on: Aug 14th, 2006, 5:18pm » |
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Yeah i must admit i think i did really well with the Neuro i had a list of things including meds that i read up on from the site that i was going to give to him but didnt need to, will get all the meds tomorrow and the oxygen later in the week - really does feel like there is a light at the end of the tunnel now .
Just hope others are as lucky as me.
Hey serendipity - that is me in the picture , you made me blush ..lol
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« Reply #11 on: Aug 14th, 2006, 6:13pm » |
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Serendipity I told you we breed 'em gorgeous over here! Ken is one of the mingers.. you should see the hunks PHWOARR! (Sorry Ken, couldn't resist  )
I'm glad you've had a good experience with your neuro, I was talking to one poor soul this evening who's had the complete opposite so it shows what a post code lottery it is.
Chewy is right, it is Verapamil, one of the drugs that do actually keep the same name in both countries.
The mask you want is a clustermasx available from www.clustermasx.com I will never be without one for either myself or my son Jasper again as long as l live. Its my most essential and valued possession and after my kids its the first thing I'd save from a burning house.
When your GP fills in a HOOF for O2 ask him to tick the box for Ambulatory O2 as well so that you can have little cylinders as well as big 'uns for carrying around. (See.. size IS important!)
Have you got an ECG arranged before starting the verap? Don't forget you'll need to have one at every increase of dose and you may need a few increases before you get to the magic moment 
Really glad to hear you sounding so confident now, its made me smile
Take care and keep posting about how you're getting on
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Re: Sharon, Ken (Acidcase) and Calvin - CHECK IN!
« Reply #12 on: Aug 15th, 2006, 7:10am » |
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Hey Ken,
Glad to hear your getting sorted! and that you have a sound neuro. Hopefully my turn soon 
Sharon x x
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« Reply #13 on: Aug 15th, 2006, 8:18am » |
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Hey Shazza,
Thanks , got nailed last night and today, took the day off work, its hard to stay positive but picking up my injection kit at 3:30 today and getting an ecg in preperation for the calcium blockers .
Ken
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« Reply #14 on: Aug 15th, 2006, 8:21am » |
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Wow
Things are moving pretty quick for you then, I imagined it would take weeks in order for things to getting sorted!!!!
Bet It's such a relief?
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« Reply #15 on: Aug 15th, 2006, 8:30am » |
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ECG's can usually be done at the doctors surgery by the nurse, its no big deal (just sounds it!) It takes longer for them to put all the little sticky things on you than to do the ECG
I'm sorry you had a rough night Ken, hopefully now you're armed you'll be able to get going on aborting.
Let us know how you do tonight won't you?
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« Reply #16 on: Aug 15th, 2006, 12:10pm » |
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I'm here i had none yesterday that was great
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« Reply #17 on: Aug 15th, 2006, 12:22pm » |
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great news Calvin! Long may it continue for you but in the meantime get building your arsenal! The rule of the game is stockpile, stockpile, stockpile!
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« Reply #18 on: Aug 15th, 2006, 1:56pm » |
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Hi Guys,
Well got my Imigran injections kit 2 x 6 mg and 3 verapamil hydrochloride tabs to keep me going till i see the Dr again on thursday (not sure why she wants to see me again before i get more meds) and will saught out the oxygen also had my ECG and last but not least my MRI tomorrow at 10:45 .
Oh and also have a Clustermasx in the post on the way to me in prep for my oxygen tank - thanks Helen and Serendipity for letting me know about that .
Lets see this s.o.b try fuck with me tonight !!!
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« Reply #19 on: Aug 15th, 2006, 2:30pm » |
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Really pleased you got what you need!
Let us know about how ur MRI scan goes hun
Shazza xx
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« Reply #20 on: Aug 15th, 2006, 8:56pm » |
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Keep up the good work Mr. Case. You have just completed in a month, what most have taken years to accomplish. I just love to read threads like this. Rock on
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« Reply #21 on: Aug 15th, 2006, 9:04pm » |
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Hey i went to Dr today he gave me neurontin in hopes that it will prevent the attacks i will get a MRI next week.
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Re: Sharon, Ken (Acidcase) and Calvin - CHECK IN!
« Reply #22 on: Aug 16th, 2006, 4:21am » |
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Hey Guys,
Just wanted to add an update after last night my first night after taking verapamil - well belevie it or not the beast didnt turn up last night or this morning - first night in nearly 4 weeks PF !!!!.
Now today i still feel the shadows but PF still!! pretty amped about that , how quickly do people respond to Verapamil could one tablet already have helped or is the beast just toying with me ?
I know this is going to sound odd but i am almost dissapointed that i didnt get to try out my injection kit ...lol i think i must be going mad 
Hope you are all doing well/PF and have a kick ass day .
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« Reply #23 on: Aug 16th, 2006, 4:59am » |
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People don't generally respond that fast to verapamil, it can take up to two weeks to kick in which is why it's often given with a prednisolone taper (which WILL work that fast!)
My money is on either the beast playing with you or it being the end of your cycle. As for your imi, don't leave home without it!
Good look trouble, I do hope it IS the end for you! Helen
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Re: Sharon, Ken (Acidcase) and Calvin - CHECK IN!
« Reply #24 on: Aug 16th, 2006, 6:48am » |
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on Aug 16th, 2006, 4:21am, acidcase wrote:Hey Guys,
Just wanted to add an update after last night my first night after taking verapamil - well belevie it or not the beast didnt turn up last night or this morning - first night in nearly 4 weeks PF !!!!.
Now today i still feel the shadows but PF still!! pretty amped about that , how quickly do people respond to Verapamil could one tablet already have helped or is the beast just toying with me ?
I know this is going to sound odd but i am almost dissapointed that i didnt get to try out my injection kit ...lol i think i must be going mad
Hope you are all doing well/PF and have a kick ass day .
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alreet mate, your story is so familiar to me !!
i was chronic for 7 years and from the day i started verapamil a month or so ago i have been pain free !!
i was like u in that i kind of wanted to get a ch to try out the injectors.
about 2 weeks in i forgot to take the verapamil one night and again the next morning.
i got hit mildly that afternoon and used an injection.
BANG - GONE within seconds !!!
the stuff kicks ass
glad your sorted mate. stick around to share your results wont you !!
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