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(Message started by: Judge_Smails on Apr 6^th, 2005, 7:46am)

Title: How effective are your meds?
Post by Judge_Smails on Apr 6^th, 2005, 7:46am

I realize that we're not all dealing with the same beast (chronic/episodic), but I was just trying to get a sense of how effective other people's treatment's are.

Since my cycle started about 2 weeks ago and I've been put on a mix of meds I've been avg about 1 CH per day - where as I'd be at about 3/4 with no treatment. Some days will be great and some days the shadows will be lurking.

I guess my question is, is this acceptable? Do you strive to be 100% CH free during your cycle or just to be manageable? I'm so weary of trying something new that might be better since it often takes a few days or week to ramp up on a new med and who wants to suffer durring that time.

Title: Re: How effective are your meds?
Post by Bob_Johnson on Apr 6^th, 2005, 7:55am

Comments I've seen in medical literature: effectiveness of 60-70% is considered the norm. The exception is Imitrex where reports suggests upwards o 90%.

However--we are all aware that what has worked in the past may stop working. This an individual issue, not related to the specific med. Why???

Title: Re: How effective are your meds?
Post by Judge_Smails on Apr 6^th, 2005, 9:35am

Sorry If I posted in the wrong spot - newbie mistake ;;D

Title: Re: How effective are your meds?
Post by Bob P on Apr 6^th, 2005, 9:48am

Pretty effective.

Without medication I would be getting 3 attacks a day. Each one 1 to 2 hours long.

With medication I am getting hit once, sometimes twice a day but they are only 2 or 3 on the pain scale and only last 10 to 15 minutes. This I can handle quite well.

Title: Re: How effective are your meds?
Post by sandie99 on Apr 6^th, 2005, 12:46pm

Well, in my case, verapamil 600mg has given me PF days, which is great! Sure, I've had HAs, too, but they have been shorter and milder, which is nice. Downside is that I've nearly fainted...twice. :(

Title: Re: How effective are your meds?
Post by mynm156 on Apr 6^th, 2005, 12:59pm

I think my abortives work pretty well. However, being a chronic I my prevents seem to leave a little tobe desired.

[smiley=laugh.gif]

MYNM156

Title: Re: How effective are your meds?
Post by vig on Apr 6^th, 2005, 1:09pm

on 04/06/05 at 09:48:01, Bob P wrote:

Great news!
Which medications do you attribute this success to?
What have you taken in the last month?

oh wait....
"I'd say the shrooms didn't work, the kudzu didn't work"
Maybe the elavil kicked in quickly
:)

Title: Re: How effective are your meds?
Post by Bob P on Apr 6^th, 2005, 2:03pm

Maybe.

It's kind of flatering how you guys memorize all my posts.

Title: Re: How effective are your meds?
Post by miapet on Apr 6^th, 2005, 3:09pm

For D . . .for the past 46 weeks, it has been extremely effective . . in fact, 100%. Prior to 46 weeks ago, not effective at all .. .nothing worked.
*positive light and energy*
miapet

Title: Re: How effective are your meds?
Post by Tiannia on Apr 6^th, 2005, 7:34pm

on 04/06/05 at 14:03:16, Bob P wrote:

.

It's kind of flatering how you guys memorize all my posts.

You are just one of those type pf guys bob

Title: Re: How effective are your meds?
Post by Karla on Apr 6^th, 2005, 10:13pm

I am pain free. I used to get 8 ha a day year round. It took a long time to find the right medicine. Good luck to you and finding pain control.