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(Message started by: Big_Dan on Apr 9^th, 2003, 12:45pm)

Title: Here we go again....
Post by Big_Dan on Apr 9^th, 2003, 12:45pm

I just finished a year and a half hiatus and didn't think I'd be getting anymore, but I spoke a little soon.... they've switched seasons on me (end of summer to end of winter), and are comming at completely random times of day, instead of middle of the night or afternoon....

anyway, I'm trying the Imitrex this time, and it's working (am I the only one, or do those things hurt like hell?), but I have a question....

My head doctor told me that I can't use more than on injection in a 24 hour period, which sucks if I get more than on stabbing a day, and that I can't use my migranol nasal spray within that 24 hour period, or I risk "severe cardiac problems".... anyone ever heard this... cause it kinda sucks having to judge which headach I can handle and which I just have to take a shot for, when I can only use one a day....

-Dan

Title: Re: Here we go again....
Post by maggie_may on Apr 9^th, 2003, 1:36pm

Hi Dan,

Sorry to hear that you're back in cycle again. They always tend to hit when you don't expect them - at least for me they do..

About the imitrex, I've never heard of only being able to use 1 injection per day. My neuro has me on a max of two 6mg injections within a 24-hour period and has not warned me of any terrible side-effects. I know there are other people on here who have used much more than 12mg of injectable a day and they are still here and doing well - except for the beast ::)

You definitely have to try the imitrex tip, the button is on the left side for directions. This way, you can split one full dose into two or even three. I know for me, I tried the tip and only used a third of it and was totally PF in 15 minutes!

Also, if you can get your hands on some O2, you have to get it. It's practically harmless and, for several people here, aborts most attacks.

pfdans,
maggie

Title: Re: Here we go again....
Post by BobG on Apr 9^th, 2003, 2:00pm

Welcome Big_Dan.

Ditto to what maggie_may says.

Title: Re: Here we go again....
Post by das on Apr 9^th, 2003, 3:57pm

CHs evolve and change just like you. What was true for a certain period will change. I have noted many changes since I started getting hit 11 years ago. Everything from time of day, frequency, where the pain is,triggers etc. etc. has changed. Some meds used to work for me, now I don't take any.