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(Message started by: davebrick on Sep 3^rd, 2004, 12:06pm)

Title: I need med advice quickly
Post by davebrick on Sep 3^rd, 2004, 12:06pm

Hi all

I am going through a cluster right now and I didn't expect them to hit for another month.

Before they hit I was going to come back to this site and do some research on what other people use to combat these cluster headaches, unfortunatley I have run out of time and they are here now. (right this minute) so if my spelling is off that is the reason, I can barely look at my monitor.

So on that note I have to go and see my doctor this morning and I was wondering what is the most popular med that other people are taking for these clusters ??????????

Any advice would be greatly appreiciated .

Dave

Title: Re: I need med advice quickly
Post by Tom K on Sep 3^rd, 2004, 12:27pm

Abortives:
Imitrex-Injection, Nasal Spray, Tablets, Quick disolves
Zomig-Tablets, Nasal Spray
Oxygen with non-rebreather mask

Prednisone to end the cycle quicker

Do a quick search or click the medical link on the right, I'm probably leaving out a bunch but I am just getting over my 3rd for the day.

Title: Re: I need med advice quickly
Post by davebrick on Sep 3^rd, 2004, 12:34pm

Thank you very much Tom I really apprieciate that information, since I am sure that you know how much pain I am in right now.

I hope that yours ends soon

cheers,
Dave

Title: Re: I need med advice quickly
Post by IndianaJohn on Sep 3^rd, 2004, 1:21pm

Prednisone taper alows the preventative (i.e. verapamil ) med time to get into your system.

Abortives.
first line: O2 with non-rebreather mask at a minimum of 8 lpm.

Second line: Imitrex nasal spray or injections. Avoid tablets of Imitrex, they can take a looooong time to work. I prefer the nasal sprays myself.

Pred may or may not end the cluster quicker depending on where you are in your cycle.

Hope this helps and you get some relief soon.

John

Title: Re: I need med advice quickly
Post by davebrick on Sep 3^rd, 2004, 1:36pm

Thank you very much John

Your advice is very helpful I will pass the info to my Doc when I see him today.

I hope that you have a pain free day.

All the best
cheers,
Dave

Title: Re: I need med advice quickly
Post by Karla on Sep 3^rd, 2004, 4:34pm

verapamil as high as 960mg and lithium as high as 900mg. You don't have to go that high or start that high but don't be surprised if you end up needing to increase your dosages a few times before they kick in. Just becuse these meds might not work seperatly many report great sucess when using them as a combo.

Title: Re: I need med advice quickly
Post by Jonny on Sep 3^rd, 2004, 4:49pm

on 09/03/04 at 11:45:14, davebrick wrote:

Thanks thomas I really apprecieate your knowlegde I have one so bad right now that I was considering going to the ER but I didn't want to wait in the waiting room without ice on my head for hours.

Dont know about anyone else but I would not be typing in this state of CH.

You sure you were diagnosed with CH dude?

......................................jonny

Title: Re: I need med advice quickly
Post by Tiannia on Sep 3^rd, 2004, 5:41pm

Hours?????????????

-Tia

Title: Re: I need med advice quickly
Post by Mark C on Sep 3^rd, 2004, 5:48pm

Look here. (http://www.clusterheadaches.org/medications.htm)