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(Message started by: scottieo9 on Nov 16^th, 2004, 6:37pm)

Title: New w/ Imitrex ???
Post by scottieo9 on Nov 16^th, 2004, 6:37pm

Hi all,

Had CHs sporadically for about 10 years, but never in a really bad cycle, so never saw a doc.

Now I'm in a particularly vicious bout, so saw my GP and got some Imitrex NS yesterday. Did the trick for my nightly 9pm-er pretty fast, about 15-20 min. But my early morning 4am-er was full blown when it woke me up, so I didn't take anything and it passed in about 30.

Is there anything that can be done for the overnight attacks? The Imitrex is great when I can catch the beginning of an attack, but that's not always gonna be the case.

Sorry I'm here, but it's nice to have support.

Title: Re: New w/ Imitrex ???
Post by Jonny on Nov 16^th, 2004, 6:45pm

Imitrex injections....Knocks the beast on his ass in 3-5 mins. (Even if it is a Kip 10)

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

Title: Re: New w/ Imitrex ???
Post by scottieo9 on Nov 16^th, 2004, 7:22pm

Thanks, jonny.

If it comes to it, I'll get the shots. I was just hoping there was something out there to help prevent the overnighters.

Or take a hit of Imitrex before going to bed or something.

Scott

Title: Re: New w/ Imitrex ???
Post by Jonny on Nov 16^th, 2004, 7:27pm

Might want to try switching to Zomig NS......It lasts a hell of a lot longer than Imitrex and theres no rebounds......could actually skip that 4 am fucker.

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

Title: Re: New w/ Imitrex ???
Post by nani on Nov 16^th, 2004, 7:35pm

Welcome and I'm sorry you're here. I don't get hit at night, but many who do use melatonin before bed. It helps them sleep all night (I think). Look thru the archives or search for melatonin and see what they have to say about it. Good luck...

Title: Re: New w/ Imitrex ???
Post by scottieo9 on Nov 16^th, 2004, 7:35pm

That sounds like a fuckin plan.

Thanks, homes.

Title: Re: New w/ Imitrex ???
Post by scottieo9 on Nov 16^th, 2004, 7:36pm

Thanks, nani. Will do.

Title: thanks
Post by snook on Nov 16^th, 2004, 7:42pm

:-*thanks again for info, ill pass it to to hubby! always learning. snook