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(Message started by: Charlotte on Feb 24^th, 2006, 7:55pm)

Title: new doctor-same old stuff
Post by Charlotte on Feb 24^th, 2006, 7:55pm

I changed dr.'s today. He can't see me until 3-31-06.

I told his staff I needed help with pain management for cluster headaches which I have every two hours right now.

He sent a prescription to the pharmacy for "migraines". I am having clusters every two hours right now. I can take the Maxalt every two hours - 3 times. I am communicating with him through his office staff emailing him. I asked them to tell him I have a headache every two hours and what about the rest of the time. I won't be hearing from them today because everyone is going home now.

I know I can make it without any medicing at all but I would like some relief.

I have a lot more reading to do.

Thank you for being here.

Title: Re: new doctor-same old stuff
Post by MJ on Feb 24^th, 2006, 9:21pm

on 02/24/06 at 19:55:37, Charlotte wrote:

I know I can make it without any medicing at all but I would like some relief.

I have a lot more reading to do.

Thank you for being here.

Your most welcome.

Keep reading.

Title: Re: new doctor-same old stuff
Post by Dragnlance on Feb 25^th, 2006, 12:00am

You can do it Char!

Dragn

Title: Re: new doctor-same old stuff
Post by FramCire on Feb 25^th, 2006, 11:16am

Charlotte: Do you have O2 with a non-rebreather mask (see link on left)? Also, your Maxalt perscription.... how many pills/tabs are you getting. Mine was only for 6 and that only lasts 3 days (I was told to only take 2 per day but I think the lit says 3).

Anyway, O2 and some of the alt threrapies may be your only choices until the Dr appointment.

Good luck! and if you don't have O2...DEMAND IT (and get the right mask).

Title: Re: new doctor-same old stuff
Post by mynm156 on Feb 26^th, 2006, 10:45am

I hear you! I am going through the same thing. There are some great alternatives out there. Keep researching here. I agree this site has been a God send for me.

MYNM156

Title: Re: new doctor-same old stuff
Post by Charlotte on Feb 28^th, 2006, 10:56am

Before I left the Pharmacy, the new dr had called in 60 mg time release propanolol for once a day preventative. I started it as soon as I got home & took the 2nd at 5:00 am. It started helping within 24 hours and knocked the level 8's back to level 5, except for one 8 on Saturday and one 7 on Monday.

I cut the 10 mg maxalts into 4's and use 1/4. There were only 9. 1/4 works good half the time. If I miss the beginning of a cluster (or a migraine), it's too late for maxalt or imitrex.

So I am doing better.

I have also been trying to drink water but haven't been able to get to it every hour.

Thank you for the moral support. I will probably get the internet at home eventually so I can talk to you guys at 3:00 am when we're all up.