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(Message started by: crazy_mj on Aug 26^th, 2004, 2:45pm)

Title: Meds or no meds?
Post by crazy_mj on Aug 26^th, 2004, 2:45pm

I don't know if I should take my med now or wait...I know it's coming I just don't know how bad... [smiley=huh.gif]

Title: Re: Meds or no meds?
Post by thomas on Aug 26^th, 2004, 2:47pm

What kind of meds are you refering too? Abortive, if so, which one? Or preventive?

Title: Re: Meds or no meds?
Post by crazy_mj on Aug 26^th, 2004, 2:49pm

maxalt

Title: Re: Meds or no meds?
Post by thomas on Aug 26^th, 2004, 2:51pm

Never used it, dunno. [smiley=huh.gif] If you were taking a pill, like zomig, I would say wait till it gets to about a "4" and then take it.

Title: Re: Meds or no meds?
Post by Gena on Aug 26^th, 2004, 2:54pm

Why take meds when you can suffer in pain?

Title: Re: Meds or no meds?
Post by crazy_mj on Aug 26^th, 2004, 2:57pm

I can just feel it crawling around at the back of my skull, every once in a while poking at the back of my right eye, just waiting until I least expect it.

Title: Re: Meds or no meds?
Post by Gena on Aug 26^th, 2004, 2:59pm

on 08/26/04 at 14:57:27, crazy_mj wrote:

I can just feel it crawling around at the back of my skull, every once in a while poking at the back of my right eye, just waiting until I least expect it.

I always try and take my 02 right away, no need to suffer. Do you have 02?

Title: Re: Meds or no meds?
Post by crazy_mj on Aug 26^th, 2004, 3:08pm

no, but at my next appointment I am pushing for it..just taking verapamil daily and maxalt when they attack

Title: Re: Meds or no meds?
Post by Lizzie2 on Aug 26^th, 2004, 3:16pm

How limited is your maxalt supply?

Title: Re: Meds or no meds?
Post by crazy_mj on Aug 26^th, 2004, 3:30pm

I just refilled it so I have seven for now...but there are no refills after this until Oct. at least.

Title: Re: Meds or no meds?
Post by Lizzie2 on Aug 26^th, 2004, 3:56pm

Correct me if I'm wrong...but did we discuss this on another thread? Has your doctor written a prescription for 6/month or has he/she written a new script for a higher amount?

Title: Re: Meds or no meds?
Post by crazy_mj on Aug 26^th, 2004, 4:41pm

on 08/26/04 at 15:56:15, Lizzie2 wrote:

Correct me if I'm wrong...but did we discuss this on another thread? Has your doctor written a prescription for 6/month or has he/she written a new script for a higher amount?

No to the other thread bit, and all I recieved was a script for one box(six count). That I guess is to last me until my next appointment in Oct.

Title: Re: Meds or no meds?
Post by Lizzie2 on Aug 26^th, 2004, 4:45pm

OK step one....

I'd contact your doctor and ask for a script with more leeway! Ask them to prescribe a higher number per month...like 18? Then there's step 2-100 after that, but it is a start. The doctor has to prescribe a higher number to start with.

See how that goes? Maybe put in a phone call?

Title: Re: Meds or no meds?
Post by crazy_mj on Aug 26^th, 2004, 4:49pm

The fine doctor happens to be on vacation....but I am going to mention something when he gets back.

Title: Re: Meds or no meds?
Post by Lizzie2 on Aug 26^th, 2004, 4:53pm

Anybody covering for him? I know...I'm a persistent pain in the ass ;)

Title: Re: Meds or no meds?
Post by crazy_mj on Aug 26^th, 2004, 4:56pm

No, I was told my the nurse last Monday that if I had any questions that I needed to call before last Friday. :-/

Title: Re: Meds or no meds?
Post by Lizzie2 on Aug 26^th, 2004, 4:57pm

That's bizarre. They should at least have someone covering in case of emergencies! When does he come back from vacation? Soon, I hope!

Title: Re: Meds or no meds?
Post by crazy_mj on Aug 26^th, 2004, 5:06pm

monday...he works in a clinic with other doctors, but they are not all neurologists..they each have seperate nurses and the whole nine yards.

Title: Re: Meds or no meds?
Post by Lizzie2 on Aug 26^th, 2004, 5:07pm

Ah I see. Well Monday isn't too far off. I'd call then and see if he can write a script for a higher amount/month. Then you may have to do some battle with the insurance company, but there are ways!

Title: Re: Meds or no meds?
Post by crazy_mj on Aug 26^th, 2004, 5:08pm

By the way, thanxs for all the advice. I am planning on schooling my doctor at my next appointment. I have learned more from this website and people like you than from my doc. ::)

Title: Re: Meds or no meds?
Post by Lizzie2 on Aug 26^th, 2004, 5:12pm

We try to help. :) I think most people learned what they know here. Either that or through a really great doc who knew their stuff. Combination of everything. Good luck!