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superhawk2300
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Cycle questions
« on: Apr 2nd, 2006, 8:04pm » |
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This is my cycle that has been different than the rest.
I;ve had two days now with not big attack at night, but I've been having ghosts all day (or an all-day ghost).
Usually I get attacks until my cycle ends, then it just stops.
Anyone else cycle change like this? Anyone think my cycle might be ending?
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Re: Cycle questions
« Reply #1 on: Apr 2nd, 2006, 8:23pm » |
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What meds have you been taking? What you describe is how some of my nights are when the melatonin is working.
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Re: Cycle questions
« Reply #2 on: Apr 2nd, 2006, 8:41pm » |
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right now I am on Verapamil for preventative and O2, imitrex, relpax, frova, and zomig.
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Re: Cycle questions
« Reply #3 on: Apr 3rd, 2006, 8:12am » |
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You know you should not be mixing Triptans, right? It can KILL you!
As for your your lack of big hits, maybe you're nearing the end of your cycle. My last cycle ended with a month of PF nights mixed in with nights with hits. I then had a big one, and that was the end of the cycle.
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Re: Cycle questions
« Reply #4 on: Apr 3rd, 2006, 6:49pm » |
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Good Gravy, Superhawk!
You've got to drop at least 2 of those Tryptans! Stick with the Trex ... or the Relpax ... or the Zomig. Only one type of tryptan within a 24 hour period, or you could seriously die!
Now that the lecture is over ... I don't know how long your cycle has been so far, but when I haven't had a serious hit for a couple of days and am just suffering the constant all day shadows, it usually means my preventative (Verap) is working. I never assume my cycle is over until I haven't had any shadow pain for over a week. That's when I slowly (with doctor's help) wean down on the Verap. If the shadows return, I re-up the dose. Took several months last time to get off all meds.
Here's hoping your's is coming to an end.
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Re: Cycle questions
« Reply #5 on: Apr 3rd, 2006, 7:28pm » |
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If one doc gave you all those triptans without instruction, he should be shot!
Hope the end of cycle is near, Man!!
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Re: Cycle questions
« Reply #6 on: Apr 3rd, 2006, 9:26pm » |
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Here's a couple prescription drug/interaction links that may help you better understand your meds.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginformation.html
http://www.drugs.com/
Don't forget to discuss meds./interactions/side effects up with your Pharmacist. Docs. aren't necessarily experts in drugs, side effects and interactions. Know what you're taking and how to take it safely before you fill the script.
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Re: Cycle questions
« Reply #7 on: Apr 4th, 2006, 1:38pm » |
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I've read several posts where people experience the big hit and then no more and their cycle ends. Mine usually just starts to slow down both in frequency and severity and then they go away for approx 18 months. My cycles usually last around 4 months. Here's hoping that you're near the end.
Mia
PS - What a great group of people on this site - I agree w/ their warnings - talk to your doc ASAP. Until then, drop all buy one triptan. Good luck 
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Re: Cycle questions
« Reply #8 on: Apr 5th, 2006, 6:33pm » |
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When I first started having clusters, my GP gave me a shopping bag of samples ... no instructions other than "see what works the best for you".
Inside was all the triptans ... Imitrex, Frova, Maxalt, Relpax .... I think 1 or two others. Pretty scary that they will do that and not realize the risk associated 
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Re: Cycle questions
« Reply #9 on: Apr 5th, 2006, 8:01pm » |
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Thanks for the info guys.
FYI - I guess I should clarify, I use all the meds I listed, but not at the same time. As far as the trips go - My insurance gives me about 6 each, so I use one kind until it runs out, then switch to another.
If I don't use them within a dau of each other I should be fine from what I understand - is that correct?
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Re: Cycle questions
« Reply #10 on: Apr 5th, 2006, 11:26pm » |
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Frova has a half life of about 26 hours.
I'd wait more than 24 hours if you take this one.
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Re: Cycle questions
« Reply #11 on: Apr 6th, 2006, 2:07am » |
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on Apr 3rd, 2006, 6:49pm, Kris_in_SJ wrote:Good Gravy, Superhawk!
Now that the lecture is over ... I don't know how long your cycle has been so far, but when I haven't had a serious hit for a couple of days and am just suffering the constant all day shadows, it usually means my preventative (Verap) is working. I never assume my cycle is over until I haven't had any shadow pain for over a week. That's when I slowly (with doctor's help) wean down on the Verap. If the shadows return, I re-up the dose. Took several months last time to get off all meds.
Here's hoping your's is coming to an end.
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Kris, I love your "Good Gravy" expression 
I have to agree with Kris on this one Hawk and I do hope that this is a signal that you are coming to the end of your cycle.
Try strong coffee or a Red Bull to get a bit of relief from the shadow.
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