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swartzrs
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Another new Med (for Me)
« on: Oct 20th, 2003, 2:28pm » |
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This is my first post so bear with me. I'm a 48 yr old male who is chronic. Been getting CHs for about 7 years but then all the sudden 3 yrs. ago I started getting them every day and decided to see a Doc. I've been visiting this site for some time and find it comforting that I'm not alone.
I have the standard equipment, O2, Verapamil, Imitrex (shot and inhaler)
I was taking Topomax for several months but one day while I was working with my son I had what might be called a Heat storke attack. Never had anything like it in my entire life. Well after some research I discovered that Topomax could be the cause, called the Neuro PA and told her, and I weened myself off of it. That was in Aug. After I stopped the Topomax the S**t hit the fan. (Not that Topomax was a cure-all but it made life bearable.) I started getting 2,3 or 4 CHs a day. Thought I'd go nuts. Last week I visted the Nureo clinic, been waiting for a month to see someone and the PA started me on Lamotrigine 25mg/d movig up to 50 after the first week. Well, the results have been GREATI haven't had a >5 CH since and for the last 4 days NONE!! I even had a few drinks, the real test, god old scotch and water.
Now will the beast find a way to get through this? Only time will tell. But boy I'm happy.
Raybo
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Re: Another new Med (for Me)
« Reply #1 on: Oct 20th, 2003, 2:31pm » |
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Awesome. I'm so glad that you are getting some relief.
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Re: Another new Med (for Me)
« Reply #2 on: Oct 20th, 2003, 3:01pm » |
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Great news.............here's to hoping it contiues to work for you.
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Re: Another new Med (for Me)
« Reply #3 on: Oct 20th, 2003, 3:05pm » |
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Raybo....Thanks for sharing always good to hear good news....welcome aboard and hope your gonna stick around to keep us posted!!
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Re: Another new Med (for Me)
« Reply #4 on: Oct 20th, 2003, 10:46pm » |
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Welcome Raybo......hope the new med continues to work for you cuz that is great news ta hear sumone has found sumthn that is helpin !!! Pambo 
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Re: Another new Med (for Me)
« Reply #5 on: Oct 21st, 2003, 6:35am » |
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Hi Raybo! 
I am so happy for you! I used to have 4 attacks a day, so I do know how horrible it can be. 
Good that you've found something that works! 
With all the treatments out there - it's a lottery, really. I'm on predisolon now and it keeps my head PF, which is good.
Best wishes & PF days!!! 
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Re: Another new Med (for Me)
« Reply #6 on: Oct 21st, 2003, 10:10am » |
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Great news raybo, Keep us posted!
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Re: Another new Med (for Me)
« Reply #7 on: Oct 21st, 2003, 3:40pm » |
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So glad you found something that's helping you. Welcome also. Will look this up and see if it can be combined with all the mess I have been taking.
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