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(Message started by: unsolved1 on Nov 28^th, 2005, 7:24pm)

Title: When to seek out help ?
Post by unsolved1 on Nov 28^th, 2005, 7:24pm

It seems like I've spent alot of time in the hospitals this past year getting IV Histamine, SoluMedrol, DHE, and other drugs.

I've told my doctors that I can handle a 'few' hits per day but not 6 KIP 9's per day (thats just plain ridiculous). I just don't want to live that way.

So, when have you (or will you) draw the line and seek medical help (ER or hospital) ??

I was just thinking about it and I Know half the staff at my local ER, no kidding.

When to say when ??

UNsolved

Title: Re: When to seek out help ?
Post by Kris_in_SJ on Nov 28^th, 2005, 7:40pm

Michael - I'm in serious hopes this doesn't mean your last histamine treatment has worn off. Been gone a few days on holiday.

I'm obviously not the person who can really answer you, episodic as I am ... so far, anyway. I've never visited the hospital for a CHA. You need answers from chronic sufferers I would guess.

Were I in your shoes, I'd probably say "to Hell" with conventional treatments and go for alternatives! And - I'd probably start without bothering with detox from meds.

Our Clusterbuster friends might disagree, but your suffering and extended episodes seem to call for drastic measures!

Just my thoughts .... Hugs, my friend.

Kris

Title: Re: When to seek out help ?
Post by E-Double on Nov 28^th, 2005, 7:43pm

I will go to ER if I just can't end it and need a real break.

Michael,

I agree with Kris.

It's time you venture onto something that may bring you some relief!

Contact them!!!!

Title: Re: When to seek out help ?
Post by MJ on Nov 28^th, 2005, 10:05pm

Unsolved1

I personally would draw the line and seek conventional medical ER or hospital when I break my leg or get in a car crash or am inflicted with any other disease. Unless a new and sure treatment were to come along.

However I think that line should be drawn at that moment when anyone says they cant take it anymore and that line is different for each of us.
My wife would have me in for a cat scan every day if she could.

MJ

Title: Re: When to seek out help ?
Post by nani on Nov 28^th, 2005, 11:47pm

I gotta say, Michael, I'm with Kris and Eric. You need a serious long term break, honey.
There are more than one of us who would jump on the chance to help you through this. [smiley=hug.gif]
pf wishes and hugs, nani

Title: Re: When to seek out help ?
Post by Sean_C on Nov 29^th, 2005, 12:28am

First off YES we can do it if we have too. Its who we are :-/ I've done it and so have countless others including yourself ;)

Hang tough brudda,

Sean..................................