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(Message started by: HeadhurtinMama on Nov 28^th, 2005, 9:09pm)

Title: Newbie here, had a good day!
Post by HeadhurtinMama on Nov 28^th, 2005, 9:09pm

Hi all, my name is Bridget and my head hurts. ;) I have had excruciating headaches for long enough that I don't remember when they started. I guess I thought that everyone got headaches like mine. On my quest to make the pain go away, I have been thru 5 neuros and several dxs ranging from atypical migraines to CPH and now to CH. The changing neuros was due to my insurance dropping providers, but everyone has an opinion about my HA. See, I really don't fit into any of the boxes. But my new neuro has started me on verapamil, which she was leary of because I am still nursing my 9 month old. I went in today to try o2, only to find out that the person that was supposed to order me the right mask, didn't. So, I got 10 lpm for about 30 minutes with a standard mask. THe amazing part is, it worked! The pain started creeping back in about an hour later, but it worked! So far, I feel pretty good. The only relief I have gotten from my head was the second and third trimesters of my pregnancies. When I had DS1, they came screaming back with a vengence about a week after he was born. This time, they are creeping back a little at a time, but this time I am breastfeeding, so the hormone change is not so sudden. I am actually not looking forward to weaning him, for fear that the headaches will come back full strength. But that is the catch 22, I can't use Imitrex while nursing. Nor can I use most other meds. I wanted to thank you all for all of the information here. This seems to be an amazing place!

Title: Re: Newbie here, had a good day!
Post by lionsound on Nov 28^th, 2005, 9:35pm

Hi Bridget!

I'm in my third trimester of pregnancy 3 and that oxygen is all I use. If it works for you, that's wonderful!!! :) Get the right set up ASAP and you'll be a happy camper...you'll only need to use it for about 15 minutes if that.

Be well and PF!
-lionsound

Title: Re: Newbie here, had a good day!
Post by Kate in Oz on Nov 29^th, 2005, 8:20pm

Hey Bridget,

What a wonderful thing that the 02 works!!! I was one of the lucky ones in that my headaches eased off during pregnancy and the first year of my sons life. They're back now but don't give up hope - every pregnancy is different.... and at least you know the 02 works.

Wishin you all the very best.

Kate

Title: Re: Newbie here, had a good day!
Post by Jasmyn on Dec 1^st, 2005, 2:03am

Hi Bridget, so good that you found us!

Glad that you found that O2 works and like lionsound said, get the right mask and you will endure this better.

Lots of Mommies here that had their babies and handled the CH, so you will get good advise.

You hang in there and I wish you PF times, especially with such a small babe when you'll need all your energy.

Jas