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Title: Went to a new neurologist today and.... Post by Little Deb on Dec 5th, 2003, 3:06pm Oh my GOODNESS!! She obviously had read my chart before she came in. Asked some questions about my specific symptoms and took notes. Asked what meds I have tried and what has worked. Explained some other meds that are out there, incl. Topamax, Verap, Lithium, Depakote. Asked if I had O2, and wrote the Rx for it at the same time. 100% for 15 min. with mask. Wrote for steroid pack and my normal preventative, Procardia, so that I would have them ready when my cycle comes, with refills. Told me that I should consider DHE treatment since I have so many in a day. Said if I call right away when the cycle starts, they will bring me into the office and do the DHE IV right there in the treatment room. Gave me samples of Imitrex inj., and Zomig nasal spray, and wrote Rx's for both. Filled out and signed my ER form with suggested treatments if I have to go there, O2, magnesium infusion, DHE 1.0 mg., toradol 30-60 mg., or decadron 4 mg. ; but said if it is during the day, to come into the office and they will help me there instead! Also said I need to repeat the MRI and CAT since the ones I had last year showed an unusually thick bone in my forehead on the affected side, which she said she wanted to rule out Padgett's disease, and some kind of vessel hemorrhage at the base of my skull on the uneffected side. So the check out girl, scheduled both while I waited, and called for the O2. Before I got home, Apria Medical called me on my cell phone. The O2 should be here by 4 p.m. TOTALLY NOT what I expected!!!! :o :o :o :o :o Maybe if I am so prepared, the beast won't come back!! A watched pot never boils, right??? My moon must have been right today. Like an eclipse though, probably won't have luck like this again for another 35 years!!! ;;D LD |
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Title: Re: Went to a new neurologist today and.... Post by thomas on Dec 5th, 2003, 3:09pm Awesome news. Hang on to that doc if you can. WOW! :) |
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Title: Re: Went to a new neurologist today and.... Post by vig on Dec 5th, 2003, 3:13pm That's fantastic. It should be like that for everyone huh? |
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Title: Re: Went to a new neurologist today and.... Post by Donna_D. on Dec 5th, 2003, 3:14pm LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just kidding lady!!! CONGRATS!!! I am so happy you found a doctor that practices real medicine instead of a revolving door clinic!!! For years when I went to the doctor with "sinus problems" he would give me a Decadron 10mg injection. Told me it was a long acting steroid. Funny thing was....I can remember saying a time or two that I felt better within 30 minutes of leaving his office. Soooooo Are you going to share the name of this Doc with the rest of us?? I may have to move! Sounds like you picked a real good'un!! Happy as Hell For You, Donna D |
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Title: Re: Went to a new neurologist today and.... Post by BlueMeanie on Dec 5th, 2003, 3:18pm Great News. PFDAN |
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Title: Re: Went to a new neurologist today and.... Post by OneEyeBlind on Dec 5th, 2003, 3:21pm Holy Mamoly .... you must have run in to the Christmas fairy !!!! Congrats ! |
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Title: Re: Went to a new neurologist today and.... Post by thomas on Dec 5th, 2003, 3:27pm I'm tellin' ya. It's the girl docs. They've got their stuff together. They don't have that big ego getting in the way. They're willing to learn. (God am I gonna get for this post!) |
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Title: Re: Went to a new neurologist today and.... Post by Paigelle on Dec 5th, 2003, 3:35pm Looks like I need to take 40 North to see your Doc! |
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Title: Re: Went to a new neurologist today and.... Post by Cluster_head on Dec 5th, 2003, 3:35pm on 12/05/03 at 15:27:23, thomas wrote:
I agree. My primary is a chick. Best doc I've ever had. She listens without interrupting. My Neuro is a waste of space. |
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Title: Re: Went to a new neurologist today and.... Post by Little Deb on Dec 5th, 2003, 3:43pm I, too, thought I may be dreamin'. Raleigh Neurology Dr. Rhonda Gabr Impressive to say the least! LD |
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Title: Re: Went to a new neurologist today and.... Post by Paigelle on Dec 5th, 2003, 3:46pm Where is she at Deb? I am willing to drive to find a good one. |
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Title: Re: Went to a new neurologist today and.... Post by Little Deb on Dec 5th, 2003, 3:56pm [flash=200,200][/flash][size=2]Raleigh Neurology [/size] OK, well I figured out how to change the color at least :-[ :-/ :( >:( |
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Title: Re: Went to a new neurologist today and.... Post by Paigelle on Dec 5th, 2003, 3:59pm If I would learn to read, I would've noticed that in the first place. I am so damn brain dead. |
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Title: Re: Went to a new neurologist today and.... Post by amen on Dec 5th, 2003, 5:51pm That is wonderful!!! I am so happy for u!! ;;D Andrea |
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Title: Re: Went to a new neurologist today and.... Post by Charlie on Dec 5th, 2003, 6:03pm http://www.netsync.net/users/charlies/gifs/Where is This Land Sign.png Wow. Can't beat that. What a day for ya. Charlie |
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Title: Re: Went to a new neurologist today and.... Post by cathy on Dec 5th, 2003, 6:18pm Little Deb...Great news for you! Cathy |
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Title: Re: Went to a new neurologist today and.... Post by Little Deb on Dec 5th, 2003, 7:53pm Thanks everybody for the "way to go"'s. I am feeling kinda bummed now. I wanted to share the good news with my husband, so I called him. He could've said something like "oh that's great, you'll have it when you need it" or " sounds like you found a great dr" or "it's great that you have the O2 for when you have already taken your triptan limit". But instead he said "so you're gonna have that oxygen tank just sitting around and you might not get another headache for 3 years??" Would that bum anyone else out? Am I just being too sensitive?? PMSing....Little Deb :( |
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Title: Re: Went to a new neurologist today and.... Post by kim on Dec 5th, 2003, 8:12pm don't even think about it. ;;D Wheelthe contraption into the closet and get it when ya need it ;;D Plus........idunno. if ya hit him in the head with it..........could be trouble ;;D PFDAN! |
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Title: Re: Went to a new neurologist today and.... Post by Edna on Dec 5th, 2003, 8:15pm FUCK NO you ain't being too sensitive Sorry, but your support man SHOULD be thrilled as we are. You have us dear, and you've landed quite a gold mine in that there doctor. Don't let his negativity get you down..........you've had a big success today in the fact of FINDING a doctor that CAN help you. Don't let him get you down, keep flying on that cloud nine. And, hopefully, tell hubby.....NO........the tank might have to sit around for 5 years or better!!!! LOL wouldn't THAT be wonderful!! Congratulations Little Deb on your big step today!!! hugs, EDNA |
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Title: Re: Went to a new neurologist today and.... Post by Donna_D. on Dec 5th, 2003, 8:18pm Deb, It is like saying "I won the lottery!!" and he replies "Oh, great, how many MORE tax forms do I have to fill out now!!" Sometimes they just "don't get it"! Men.... Stay Happy!! You deserve it!! Donna D |
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Title: Re: Went to a new neurologist today and.... Post by Ree on Dec 5th, 2003, 8:21pm Sounds AWESOME Deb... she's a keeper...hope it helps ;)ree |
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Title: Re: Went to a new neurologist today and.... Post by Giovanni on Dec 5th, 2003, 9:00pm Congratulations Deb! Really great to have a physician who understands cluster headaches and is willing to treat you properly. My primary care physician is a woman and so is the Neurologist. They're both number one in my book. ;;D |
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Title: Re: Went to a new neurologist today and.... Post by Kirk on Dec 5th, 2003, 9:15pm Hit him with a baseball bat. They would keep the O2 tank for evidence. Preferably his own baseball bat. TTFN |
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Title: Re: Went to a new neurologist today and.... Post by Mastifflvr28 on Dec 6th, 2003, 12:22am OMG DEB!!!!!! What your husband said could have come straight out of my husband's mouth. Along with, "you know...you can't have that tank by the bed, cause we smoke in the bedroom"...I'm like DUH... :) Congrats on the doc visit, don't get down about what hubby said. He's a supporter...somehow, in his own way, just like mine is. Did you list your doc as one of the GOOD ONES on the ouch site?? Glad you are prepared :) Mast |
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Title: Re: Went to a new neurologist today and.... Post by Callico_Kid on Dec 6th, 2003, 12:56am I knew I screwed up when I left the Carolina's for Yankee country! (I can't complain about my Neuro though) As for your hubby, he has no comprehension of what you got when you saw the Doc. He has no clue, cause he has never had a CH. Pity the man, don't get mad. Happy for you! jc |
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Title: Re: Went to a new neurologist today and.... Post by Pinkfloyd on Dec 6th, 2003, 2:34am on 12/05/03 at 19:53:55, Little Deb wrote:
Next time, feel free to choose one of the following retorts: 1. Well, I've been sitting here the last three years and you haven't turned ME on either....but here I sit, ready when you feel you need me. :P 2. I've allowed YOU to sit here the last three years and I haven't needed YOU either. >:( 3. You may come to appreciate the tank's readiness in an emergency my dear. The next time you make an insensitive statement, and I ring your neck, you'll be begging for a shot of 02. :-* PF |
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Title: Re: Went to a new neurologist today and.... Post by BarbaraD on Dec 6th, 2003, 6:43am on 12/06/03 at 02:34:00, Pinkfloyd wrote:
If it were me (and I'm a total bitch - with a headache and without) I'd park that tank in the middle of the living room and use it for a conversation piece. Of course I'm a little lazy - don't like to dig anything out of the closet. If he says anything - SMILE politely and don't say anything back -- they HATE that. Or starch his "underware"! He deserves it!!! Great news about your neuro. Keep her. Hugs BD |
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Title: Re: Went to a new neurologist today and.... Post by jadedgazer on Dec 6th, 2003, 8:04am Congrats on the awsome Dr.! Sorry about your hubby, maybe he will see in time that the O2 is a blessing when it gives you so much relief and he will change his tune. Hang in there, girl! |
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Title: Re: Went to a new neurologist today and.... Post by don on Dec 6th, 2003, 10:15am HALLELUHIAH! Please go list her in the "Recommended Docs" page at OUCH! |
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Title: Re: Went to a new neurologist today and.... Post by nancyc on Dec 6th, 2003, 7:08pm LMAO, Pink...i have to admit...i am partial to #1..that was a realllly good one....Little, sis...i can see that we have our work cut out for us in January...I sort of feel sorry for your hubby when we invade your house...are we gonna have fun educating your man.... ;;Dnancyc |
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Title: Re: Went to a new neurologist today and.... Post by don on Dec 6th, 2003, 7:23pm Quote:
My reply; Gee hon, then I'll have to O2 around longer than you ya bonehead! |
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Title: Re: Went to a new neurologist today and.... Post by Little Deb on Dec 6th, 2003, 7:29pm Thanks everyone. I needed the laughs. I agree with Nancy...I liked #1 the best, although they were all appropriate!! And yes, Nancy, I can't wait for you to invade my house. You do have your work cut out on this one. Don't think he will be as easy as Buddy! Can't wait to see who all will be coming. Going to the OUCH site now to add the doc. Thanks for the tip. LD |
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Title: Re: Went to a new neurologist today and.... Post by Lori on Dec 6th, 2003, 7:49pm I WANT A DOCTOR LIKE THAT!!!!!!!!!!!! So glad you got one! |
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