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(Message started by: jzakhar on Feb 20^th, 2004, 3:02pm)

Title: New Doctor appointment today, So happy!
Post by jzakhar on Feb 20^th, 2004, 3:02pm

So I had my appointment today.
I was not sure what to expect. I have been on inderal and demerol for years now.

Heh where to start. Well first off he made me toss all me demerol out in his office, told me to NEVER take them again ;;D

I am now on Verapamil, starting at 160mg's a day and working my way up too 320 in a week or so. I do have to go for an EKG tomorrow and bring the results to him but that is no big deal.

We then spoke about imitrix and zomig, and insurance, I told them they only allow me 10 a month then the rest are on me..

To which he responded with, I think we can help with that.

He gave me 16 injections and 4 nasal sprays. All free. Said I could come back if I ran out cause he is always getting them.

I also got a script for o2, the tank should be here sometime this afternoon :)

oh and a nasal spray of zomig (going through the care kit he packed me now LOL)

So I sit here typing this almost in tears, I don't think i've ever been this confident in a doctor before, He seems to know what he is talking about. The first words out of his mouth were, Have you tried oxygen yet ?

So yeah, I am happy, and funny enough no CH yet today, i've had one everyday now for the last 2 weeks, just a few shadows which i'm OK with.

Hope everyone else is having a PF day.

John

I almost forgot did I mention NO MORE NARCOTICS? hehe ? yay! clear hear for once!

Title: Re: New Doctor appointment today, So happy!
Post by Cerberus on Feb 20^th, 2004, 3:13pm

One on One Break towards the goal, Jzakahar with the puck! No one left to beat but the goalie.......He shoots! HE SCORES! smoked like a cheap cigar! And the crowd goes wild!

Fuckineh, dude. Glad to hear the good news!

Ramon

Title: Re: New Doctor appointment today, So happy!
Post by Peppermint on Feb 20^th, 2004, 3:24pm

Hi John,

Its great that you'll be getting some relief (and have a diagnosis right?)..

Just a word .. noticed here you are getting Imitrex AND Zomig.. if I remember correctly, there was a repeated warning here.. : DO NOT MIX TRIPTANS. A couple of scary incidents here related to that warning - did your doctor mention anything about that? How far apart if you should happen to dose with either within hours or less of eachother, anything like that?

I'm sure someone here can spell it out more specifically, I just thought I'd mention it in case no one else does. Its bad enough to have to deal with your HA, no sense in adding danger to the mix.

PFDAN's,
Peppermint

Title: Re: New Doctor appointment today, So happy!
Post by JDH on Feb 20^th, 2004, 3:55pm

on 02/20/04 at 15:02:02, jzakhar wrote:

We then spoke about imitrix and zomig, and insurance, I told them they only allow me 10 a month then the rest are on me..

To which he responded with, I think we can help with that.

He gave me 16 injections and 4 nasal sprays. All free. Said I could come back if I ran out cause he is always getting them.

I also got a script for o2, the tank should be here sometime this afternoon :)

oh and a nasal spray of zomig (going through the care kit he packed me now LOL)

Hope everyone else is having a PF day.

John

That's great news John.
Nothing better than when you FINALLY find a doc that knows what he's talking about. Sounds like you're well armed and ready to do battle so kick that beast right in the nuts next time he comes calling.
Hoping this is the begining of the end for you.

Jim

Title: Re: New Doctor appointment today, So happy!
Post by Giovanni on Feb 20^th, 2004, 3:56pm

Really nice to have a doctor that understands!! Sounds like you have gotten the works. You might want to check on the Zomig and Imitrex in combination?

Happy for you,

John

;;D

Title: Re: New Doctor appointment today, So happy!
Post by jonny on Feb 20^th, 2004, 4:20pm

That Rocks John!!!!

I too had a good excperience at the docs this week.

I dont think that in the four and a half years Ive been posting here that I ever saw two people have great results with their doc in one week.

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

Title: Re: New Doctor appointment today, So happy!
Post by Linda_Howell on Feb 20^th, 2004, 4:37pm

John,

You said........."Well, first off he made me toss all Demerol out in his office, told me never to take them again"

Hip hip hurrah! Can we all give this Doctor a big ol hug and a fuckeneh?? :-*

You have a doc with some brains so stick with him. Also what he's prescribed is right on for now.

I am so happy for you, I could do a dance. AND...I don't even know you. lol

Linda

Title: Re: New Doctor appointment today, So happy!
Post by jzakhar on Feb 20^th, 2004, 4:55pm

Thanks everyone, and yes I do know not to mix triptanes, he just wants me to try it. I've already made that mistake once hehe never again.

jonny: that great to hear, good experiences at the doctors can really make your day!

pepperment: yeah i was diagnosed, 8 years ago.

Linda: you do now, nice to meet you, I'm going to go dance myself i think..

Title: Re: New Doctor appointment today, So happy!
Post by Peppermint on Feb 20^th, 2004, 5:09pm

on 02/20/04 at 16:55:38, jzakhar wrote:

Thanks everyone, and yes I do know not to mix triptanes, he just wants me to try it. I've already made that mistake once hehe never again.

pepperment: yeah i was diagnosed, 8 years ago.

That's really great John, I wasn't trying to spoil your happy dance, just thought I'd mention it...hey better safe than sorry right??

Dance away man, dance away!!!! :)

Pep

Title: Re: New Doctor appointment today, So happy!
Post by Kevin_M on Feb 20^th, 2004, 5:40pm

YES!!

Thanks for posting. Doc visits don't always turn out for what is best, for some. This sounds like a real good right turn. The ammo sounds better. Like to hear of the GOOD doc visits, and this sounds GOOD.

Hope the transition to new meds goes well.
Thanks for the post.

Kevin M

Title: Re: New Doctor appointment today, So happy!
Post by broomhilda on Feb 20^th, 2004, 6:17pm

John, what can I say but
HOORAY!!!!!!!!!!! I am so pleased everything went well, thanks for posting I was thinking about you today!!!!!!

Please keep us up to date on how it all goes :) with the new meds and new doc and once again... congratulations! ;;D

Title: Re: New Doctor appointment today, So happy!
Post by stevegeebe on Feb 20^th, 2004, 6:56pm

All I can say John is, Fuckeneh!

Steve G

Title: Re: New Doctor appointment today, So happy!
Post by Linda_Howell on Feb 20^th, 2004, 7:11pm

Glad to met you too John.

Now.....Broom Hilda.

We need to talk.

Re: our choices of icons. Hmm. I was here 1st.

LindaH

Title: Re: New Doctor appointment today, So happy!
Post by broomhilda on Feb 20^th, 2004, 8:20pm

John, please keep us posted!!!!

Linda, ooppssssss!!!!! Sorry will fix that one!!!!!

See you in chat!!!! :)

Title: Re: New Doctor appointment today, So happy!
Post by Kevin_M on Feb 20^th, 2004, 8:23pm

on 02/20/04 at 19:11:47, Linda_Howell wrote:

Re: our choices of icons. Hmm. I was here 1st.

LindaH

Well there goes that idea. I wanted to use it too. ;;D There is no bug-eyed face with a lightning bolt through it. :o

Kevin M

Title: Re: New Doctor appointment today, So happy!
Post by Sean_C on Feb 20^th, 2004, 9:12pm

Great news John, that Doc sounds like a keeper

Glad your smilin'

Sean

Title: Re: New Doctor appointment today, So happy!
Post by Charlie on Feb 20^th, 2004, 10:37pm

What can I say other than that we need clones of this guy. This is the kind of thing that belongs on every board here.

Great news and keep us informed.

Charlie