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(Message started by: EmpressJMB on Oct 1^st, 2004, 10:13am)

Title: Beast trying to sneak back in.
Post by EmpressJMB on Oct 1^st, 2004, 10:13am

Shadows have been steadily increasing. I see my neuro on Oct. 14th. I'm wondering if it would be wise/unwise to up the Verapamil til I see him. I'm terrified it will come back. This time of year has always been the worst of my cycles. :'( Janet

Title: Re: Beast trying to sneak back in.
Post by thomas on Oct 1^st, 2004, 10:21am

Can't you call and have his nurse talk to him and find out if you can up the verapamil?

Title: Re: Beast trying to sneak back in.
Post by don on Oct 1^st, 2004, 11:00am

Thats what I would do. Just call him.

Title: Re: Beast trying to sneak back in.
Post by Ronny on Oct 1^st, 2004, 2:41pm

How much verapamil are you on now?

Title: Re: Beast trying to sneak back in.
Post by toolong on Oct 1^st, 2004, 2:47pm

I tried Verapamil for about a year at different ammounts with no sucess.Dr. has me on Votaren X75mg.It helped for a short period of time but the beast found another back door.Good luck.David :P

Title: Re: Beast trying to sneak back in.
Post by Superpain on Oct 1^st, 2004, 4:12pm

It's also a great idea to call the neuro's office every morning and see if there are any cancellations so you can get in quicker. I guarantee there will be at least a few cancellations before your appt.

Title: Re: Beast trying to sneak back in.
Post by Kris_in_SJ on Oct 1^st, 2004, 8:00pm

I've been known to up my own Verapamil til seeing the doc, but have never gone over 480 mg/day on my own. Don't know what dose you're on, but if it's less than 480, you're probably safe increasing a little to see if it gets you through the weekend more comfortably.

I'd sure be calling the nurse on Monday, if the shadows are still increasing, though.

Hugs,

Kris

Title: Re: Beast trying to sneak back in.
Post by thebbz on Oct 1^st, 2004, 9:08pm

Call and keep callin. Some neuros get rather pissed when you tweek what they have perscribed. On the other hand I've upped doses myself :P Whatever works when the kip 8 or 9 is slammin ya. All the best. It is your personal choice.
BB

Title: Re: Beast trying to sneak back in.
Post by EmpressJMB on Oct 2^nd, 2004, 8:49am

I did call the doc's office yesterday and he did up the Verap...he only had me on 120mg to start. He added another 80mg. He said he was being cautious to start since I never had this med before. Feelin ok this a.m. but we'll see how the day progresses.....Thanks! J :)