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mel_mae79
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First time poster
« on: Sep 16th, 2007, 4:32pm » |
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Hello everyone, my name is Melissa. I have just recently started an episode. It is my first episode in a couple of years, and unfortunately it is really bad right now. I have only been getting one headache a day, and they always wake me from a dead sleep between 2am-6am. I am just now in the process of finding a new doctor. The last doctor I saw was very unhelpful. I am very happy to have found this sight; it will definitely be very helpful.
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Re: First time poster
« Reply #1 on: Sep 16th, 2007, 4:41pm » |
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Welcome aboard, Mel......sorry you have to be here.
Keep reading, and the only stupid question is the one you dont ask, ask away. 
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Re: First time poster
« Reply #2 on: Sep 16th, 2007, 5:05pm » |
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Hi Melissa,
Do you take any prevents while your in your cycle?Have you tried o2 or energy drinks for abortives.Let us know.
And like Jonny said do allot of reading and you will learn much from this site.
Welcome home,and good luck.
Dave
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Re: First time poster
« Reply #3 on: Sep 17th, 2007, 2:19pm » |
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Welcome Melissa!
Sorry you had to find this site, but glad you did. I think the info you find here will help you in your fight more than anything.
If you can, print out some of the info you find here and bring it to your doc, or new doc. If you can't print it out, give the web address to him. It should help you both find the best methods of treatment.
Good luck, and pain free wishes,
Adam
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Re: First time poster
« Reply #4 on: Sep 17th, 2007, 3:23pm » |
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Welcome to the board! When you get a second let us know what you've tried, how you tried it, and what levels, if any, of success you've had. Maybe we can make some suggestions that'll work for you.
Sounds like you're episodic like I am. Meaning you get creamed for a while, he leaves then comes back again! That being the case when you get in to see a doctor you'll want to ask him about a 2 pronged approach.
You will want a preventative medication. That's something you take while on cycle that reduces the frequency and/or intensity of the headaches. I use lithium, 1200 mg a day, other common prevents are verapamil...at doses higher then most GP's are used to, and topomax.
Then you need an abortive strategy. That's what you take when the head ache starts! I use oxygen, and occasionally the injectable imitrex when I'm really getting beaten down.
That's a readers digest condensed version but it gives you an idea of the strategies. You need to demand oxygen from your doctor. I can abort almost every headache, in under 10 minutes, by breathing pure oxygen. Click on the oxygen info link on the left because to be effective it must be used correctly.
Congrats on finding this site, it's what gave me my sanity back!!!!!
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Re: First time poster
« Reply #5 on: Sep 17th, 2007, 3:29pm » |
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Welcome to the family Melissa.
PF wishes
Mike
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Re: First time poster
« Reply #6 on: Sep 17th, 2007, 7:23pm » |
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Hi Mel,
I'm so sorry to hear about your pain. I completely know how you feel. Stick around and read EVERYTHING! Ask any questions you want. This place is very supportive. It's been a life saver for me. There is a lot of power knowing you aren't alone. Welcome home...
-Dennis-
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Re: First time poster
« Reply #7 on: Sep 17th, 2007, 9:38pm » |
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Welcome to the site - sorry you had to come looking. These folks have helped me through some rough cycles.
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Re: First time poster
« Reply #8 on: Sep 18th, 2007, 6:57am » |
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Hi Mellisa. Sorry you have to be here but this will be your new home. There is a lot of good people here to help you so welcome aboard. We are all in this together.
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Re: First time poster
« Reply #9 on: Sep 18th, 2007, 8:27am » |
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Hi Mel Hope this cycle is short , and you get some help soon....Finding a good doctor is hard, read all you can here so you can be armed with the facts before you go to the next one! Good luck! lorac
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Re: First time poster
« Reply #10 on: Sep 18th, 2007, 4:22pm » |
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Welcome HOME Melissa!!
sorry to hear you are having a hard time with the beast 
while you get to see a Doctor, try melatonin at night about 9 mg..It is over the counter and helps with the night hits,
also try Red Bull, it is a very good abortive..
Please keep in touch and hope your cycle is a short one!
Wishing you lots and lots of pain free time!!
Rosy.
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