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(Message started by: mrataxic on Apr 20^th, 2004, 10:23pm)

Title: update on my nightmare
Post by mrataxic on Apr 20^th, 2004, 10:23pm

Hello all....... Hope evryone is well.....As some of you may kno I hace been dealing with a k8-k10 for the past bout 2 weeks......I've gone thro an er visit,,massive drugss,they upd my varapamill twice(its at 25 mgs, and now im gettin Solie Medral iv's..I think the meds are messin up my walking(i have Ataxia),my nystagmus a bit, and I find it hard to concentrate at times..................I CANT HANDLE IT!!!!!!!!!!! So tomorrow i am getting admitted to the hospital................We'll see what happens...............Hopegully relief!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Hey,,,,,,,,,,I would Love to get involved with @ or talk to other ch'ers.............Are there local support groups???????????? Id LOVE to go to the annual one......................

Mike Betchel

Title: Re: update on my nightmare
Post by HypnoticFreddy on Apr 20^th, 2004, 10:55pm

Ummmm. Hi. Uh 25 mg of Verapamil. I think you got the dosage wrong. I think it comes in its lowest at like 120 mg.

Good luck.

-Scott

Title: Re: update on my nightmare
Post by Renee on Apr 20^th, 2004, 11:39pm

mrataxic,

There is a california chapter of ouch. p.m. me and i will get you further info for that support group.

good luck with the hospital stay. have you tried DHE IV at the ER yet? this often times will break a difficult cycle.

The verap dose. The lowest dose pill is 40 mg. Are you getting 25mg via an apothecary or is that a typo?

hang in there, p.m. me anytime and while in the hospital you have a wealth of vibes headed your way for pain relief.

good luck
renee

Title: Re: update on my nightmare
Post by Superpain on Apr 21^st, 2004, 4:59pm

You've had a headache for 2 weeks straight?

Title: Re: update on my nightmare
Post by UN_SOLVED on Apr 22^nd, 2004, 12:10am

Ditto what Superpain asked ... 2 weeks straight, without a break at all ?

Scott, I've had 80 mg pills of Verapamil, but never seen the 40's. (Don't doubt there out there though)

Mike, you're getting the Solu Medrol IV's at the ER I guess. It's not helping for any length of time? Maybe ask for Decadron, Droperidol, and Benedryl IV next time. If all else fails - DHE always works for me (temporarly)

Goodluck,

Unsolved

Title: Re: update on my nightmare
Post by joesf on Apr 22^nd, 2004, 11:29pm

Mike,
How are you doing?
Joe