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(Message started by: Unsolved on Dec 22^nd, 2003, 1:54pm)

Title: Dead Man Walking ~ When all else fails
Post by Unsolved on Dec 22^nd, 2003, 1:54pm

Well...i've been in the hospital for most of the month getting DHE, SoluMedrol, and a whole host of other drugs. Been to MHNI (http://www.mhni.com) 4 times. Tried all kinds of drugs that just don't work or is just to be used temporarly (like DHE IV). I've had several different nerve blocks and Radio Frequency. Whats a person supposed to do when NOTHING works and the headaches continue relentlessly ?

Going back to MHNI on December 29th to give them another shot at stopping or 'controlling' my headaches.

Running out of hope :(

I'd rather live in the hospital and die slowly on DHE or SoluMedrol than to be out suffering daily (and nightly). This sucks ... this is not a life :(

Unsolved

Title: Re: Dead Man Walking ~ When all else fails
Post by thomas on Dec 22^nd, 2003, 2:00pm

I'm here for ya bro. I'm sending vibes your way. You are in my prayers this holiday season.

Title: Re: Dead Man Walking ~ When all else fails
Post by raleigh64 on Dec 22^nd, 2003, 3:06pm

God Bless you man... I will be praying very hard for you. I have just learned about this site and was relieved to find people who understand. I can not phathom your pain at the moment. I have said it over and over but I can only tell you what is helping me. Mine have been 2 weeks strong and Oxygen has been a god send. 10 min with a 10 to 15 flow rate helps the milder ones. 30 min top for the really bad ones.

I will pray for you and I hope everyone else will do the same tonight. You will feel better tomorrow. Pray it and believe it.

It is very emotional to hear about you fellow clusterheads pain.

Title: Re: Dead Man Walking ~ When all else fails
Post by hootchdom on Dec 22^nd, 2003, 3:37pm

Unsolved,

I know you have been having one hell of a time, wishing you the best. Sending a prayer and some pain free vibes your way. Hang in there my man.

Hootchdom

Title: Re: Dead Man Walking ~ When all else fails
Post by don on Dec 22^nd, 2003, 3:40pm

Have you tried or considered the fungus treatment?

I am personnally not a big fan of it but, hey, any port in a storm.

Title: Re: Dead Man Walking ~ When all else fails
Post by Kirk on Dec 22^nd, 2003, 3:58pm

Yeah what Don said. Looks like your options are slim right now.
Pulling for ya, hang in there.

TTFN

Title: Re: Dead Man Walking ~ When all else fails
Post by Carl_D on Dec 22^nd, 2003, 4:05pm

Unsolved,
Hang in there. Just when you think you can't take no more you prove to yourself you have more power over the beast than it has over you. NEVER give up, at any cost. There WILL be better days; trust me.

Peace,
Carl D

Title: Re: Dead Man Walking ~ When all else fails
Post by Tiannia on Dec 22^nd, 2003, 5:02pm

I am sorry and understand. All vibes that I can are being sent you way. Get through each day as it comes. Bacause there will be better ones eventually.

Title: Re: Dead Man Walking ~ When all else fails
Post by Charlie on Dec 22^nd, 2003, 5:10pm

Damn. I wish I had something better but now is a good time to work on my technique. You have nothing to lose. I will work if you keep at it. I works only if you us it DURING the attack. Test it anytime though. This is not a prevenative but an abortive. Good luck.

http://www.netsync.net/users/charlies/

Charlie

Title: Re: Dead Man Walking ~ When all else fails
Post by Patrick_A on Dec 23^rd, 2003, 12:17am

Damn Bro, I know your history, and i am sure you feel like you are against the wall. God how i pray that somehow you will find some relief. I know you've tried all of the medically accepted remedies, maybe it is time to try the unaccepted remedies. I hope you find the courage to try that method ( shrooms )!

Good luck, Patrick :)

Title: Re: Dead Man Walking ~ When all else fails
Post by chronic_chic on Dec 23^rd, 2003, 12:23am

do you like MHNI? i'm considering going there if i can't get relief at jefferson when i go inpatient on 29th. will you have a laptop?
~Lizzie

Title: Re: Dead Man Walking ~ When all else fails
Post by ZAIRA on Dec 23^rd, 2003, 5:07am

I hurt for you, Michael.... I know you have had such a rough time.... I'm sorry and I understand.... Know that you are in my heart and prayers. PF vibes to you, Zaira :-*

Title: Re: Dead Man Walking ~ When all else fails
Post by ShariRae on Dec 23^rd, 2003, 7:15am

Unsolved,
I hafta agree with don & Patrick....it may be unconventional..but hey we are an unconventional crew to begin with! Ya gotta do what ya gotta do to get relief.
Huggs & Pain Free vibes & Prayers
Shari

Title: Re: Dead Man Walking ~ When all else fails
Post by BarbaraD on Dec 23^rd, 2003, 7:19am

Unsolved,

Try the alternative - that's what I'm going to do. My meds quit working also and I'm at the end of my rope too. Part of it is holiday depression, but a big part of it is just plain disgust of not being able to get anything to work. I've ordered the treatment and am going to try it. I suggest you do the same thing. What the hell have we got to lose? [smiley=huh.gif]

Good vibes going out to you

Hugs BD

Title: Re: Dead Man Walking ~ When all else fails
Post by Mark C on Dec 23^rd, 2003, 10:57am

on 12/22/03 at 15:40:08, don wrote:

Have you tried or considered the fungus treatment?

Worked like a charm for me.....hang in there brother..big ass PF vibes your way!

Title: Re: Dead Man Walking ~ When all else fails
Post by Woobie on Dec 23^rd, 2003, 2:02pm

Michael........
I was asking about you! Wondering if you're ok! I KNEW something had to be wrong! I dont know what to say

Dammit...........I'm so sorry! :'( :'(

I hope you get some relief SOON! Do whatever it takes, and if no doctor's meds work - try the other alternative ..........

I'm just so sorry!! Hugs to you!!! [smiley=hug.gif] You got a lot on your plate.. .and I'll be prayin for your strength!

It WILL get better............. please hang on!

You know how to get ahold of me -

tina :-*

Title: Re: Dead Man Walking ~ When all else fails
Post by 9erfan on Dec 23^rd, 2003, 2:11pm

Unsolved,

I'm so sorry to hear that things are so bad right now. :'( I also have felt that I am at the end of my rope for medications. Next stop - fungus. I have nothing to lose at this point. Think about it.

Praying for you...
V.

Title: Re: Dead Man Walking ~ When all else fails
Post by Cerberus on Dec 23^rd, 2003, 7:41pm

We're all still here for ya.

Ramon