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(Message started by: Skyhawk5 on Apr 6^th, 2007, 10:26pm)

Title: Stadol NS use question.
Post by Skyhawk5 on Apr 6^th, 2007, 10:26pm

Stadol is the only med I've found that will prevent me from vomiting during K-9-10's and does stop some hits.

My question? Does it matter what side you use it on? I'm a left side CH'r but I always spray the right side without thinking that maybe the pain side should be sprayed. Neuro said it shouldn't matter. ??

Title: Re: Stadol NS use question.
Post by ClusterChuck on Apr 6^th, 2007, 10:29pm

Most that use nasal sprays, try to do it on the effected side, but due to congestion, others use the other side. Try each, and use what works for you.

Good luck!

Chuck

Title: Re: Stadol NS use question.
Post by pinkeye on Apr 7^th, 2007, 4:06pm

Should'nt matter.

Title: Re: Stadol NS use question.
Post by UN solved on Apr 7^th, 2007, 7:11pm

Stadol NS can be very addicting. I wouldn't recommend this for long term use. You should probably try to find an alternative.

Goodluck

UNsolved

Title: Re: Stadol NS use question.
Post by Superpain on Apr 11^th, 2007, 9:51pm

Word...

Title: Re: Stadol NS use question.
Post by mynm156 on Apr 28^th, 2007, 4:12am

Because of congestion I usually use it on the other side.

GOOD VIBES

Title: Re: Stadol NS use question.
Post by Bond007 on Apr 28^th, 2007, 5:50pm

Regardless of my congestion, the Stadol NS works very well on either side. The only thing I've noticed is that when I administer it on the CH side, it may take a "tad" longer to start working. If the attack is bad enough that you need 2 doses, definitely be sure to administer one dose in each nostril.

Otherwise, BE VERY CAREFUL with the Stadol. It is HIGHLY addictive with continued use. Furthermore, the longer and more often you use it, the less effective it becomes.

I've found that I can dilute it with plain old saline solution, stretching it longer and reducing my chances of addiction. The drug is still very effective when diluted.

Title: Re: Stadol NS use question.
Post by Bob_Johnson on Apr 29^th, 2007, 12:56pm

There are several useful meds which you can use to prevent vomiting which do not carry the risk of regular Stadol use.

Hope you have reviewed:

Here is a link to read and print and take to your doctor. It describes preventive, transitional, abortive and surgical treatments for CH. Written by one of the better headache docs in the U.S. (2002)

http://www.brightok.net/~mnjday/chtherapy.pdf