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MarkHW
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Getting Really Upset
« on: Mar 1st, 2006, 10:36am » |
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I am about to blow a gasket and needed to vent.
I have bounced back and forth between chronic and episodic cluster for the past 20 years. Right now with lots & lots of drugs I seem to be episodic. About every 4 months I go 2 to 3 weeks with no cluster and then start again.
I have been using Imitrex injections for 20 years. They work very well. My insurance has decided that I can't have any more for 2 months because it's too soon.
Went to my neuro. Had a cluster. He injected me with migranal and it blew out the headache. He prescribed Migrinal nasal spray for 3 days - 2x/day to break the cycle and then one as needed. Did the 3 days and it did break my cycle. Then Sunday I had an attack. Tried the Migrinal spray - didn't work. Ended up at the ER.
I called Monday - Neuro out of office. So, I took migrinal as a preventative. Called Tuesday - Neuro out of office (even though he was supposed to be back). So, I took more migrinal as a preventative. Called today - get the secretaries vm. I am now out of migrinal and have NO preventative measures. O2 only works once in a while for me.
I am in the middle of the worst cycle I have had in a couple years and the Neuro's office is useless.
I'm calling back in a little bit. If I don't get help I am going to ask if I can come in! If not, I will be finding a new Neuro. The worst part is that I like my Neuro and he has been helpful - I think it's his staff.
Ok... done ranting.
Mark
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Re: Getting Really Upset
« Reply #1 on: Mar 1st, 2006, 10:58am » |
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How are you using O2? Do you have a non-rebreather mask and a hi-flow regulator?
What I've done in the past is drive to the neuro's office without an appt. The medical assistance should check you out and either give you a refill, or give you some samples.
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Re: Getting Really Upset
« Reply #2 on: Mar 1st, 2006, 11:43am » |
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Ask to see the neuro on call. There should be one on staff. You may have to repeat your case history to him but at least you can then get a script. Explain the situation to the dr nurse and you urgent need to see the dr now. They should be able to work you in to see him. Good luck!!!
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Re: Getting Really Upset
« Reply #3 on: Mar 1st, 2006, 1:43pm » |
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Migranal should not be used as a prevent. It's meant to be used only as an abortive (for migraines). I know you bought some kudzu, hopefully that will help.
You need a regimen of prevents in your arsenal, as well as effective abortives. If you haven't already...try oxygen.
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Re: Getting Really Upset
« Reply #4 on: Mar 1st, 2006, 3:07pm » |
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Dont ask! just show up and make noise until the doc sees you. If the waiting room gets to see a full blown CH attack, they will whisk you in to see the doc as it will scare the other patients.
Done it.
Lance
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Re: Getting Really Upset
« Reply #5 on: Mar 1st, 2006, 4:06pm » |
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I'm with Lance -- don't call - just go in. They don't like to see a hit in the waiting room.... Scares people... You'll see a doc and quick -- trust me on this one...
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Re: Getting Really Upset
« Reply #6 on: Mar 1st, 2006, 10:13pm » |
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That's three votes for getting hit at the docs office. They will see you. Fast. Also you really need a preventative. Isn't Migranal a triptan? don't think that should be a preventative. What about Verapamil, Lithium, Melatonin?
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Re: Getting Really Upset
« Reply #7 on: Mar 1st, 2006, 10:18pm » |
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on Mar 1st, 2006, 10:13pm, kcopelin wrote:| Isn't Migranal a triptan? |
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It's an ergot. DHE
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Re: Getting Really Upset
« Reply #8 on: Mar 3rd, 2006, 10:42am » |
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All I have to add is: I wish you lots of PF time as soon as possible... 
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