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(Message started by: catlind on Oct 25^th, 2005, 2:07pm)

Title: Readers Digest Article
Post by catlind on Oct 25^th, 2005, 2:07pm

Doc Tepper from NECH as well as a few other notables in the headache business have been busy. The Nov. 05 issue of Readers Digest has a fairly well written article on headaches. It mostly discusses migraines, but it has a few mentions of clusters, and one of them is a direct quote from Doc Tepper, and their info is pretty accurate, if not extensive.

It discusses the various medications used to treat headaches (all headaches) in categories of abortive, preventive, off-label, and experimental.

In the experimental category is BIBN 4096 BS which is the CGRP peptide that is believed to affect the trigeminal nerve, and is being researched to use as an abortive and for people who can't take triptans because of cardiac issues.

Quote:

"In one study, BIBN 4096 BS was as effective as triptans. It may be safe for those with heart problems (triptans aren't)."

The other experimental medication is Trexima. This drug combines an NSAID (non steroidal anti imflammatory drug) with a triptan to reduce inflammation and relieve pain.

Quote:

"Trexima has been shown to offer faster and longer-lasting relief than triptans."

Further info in the article:

Quote:

BIBN 4096 BS, available only as an intravenous formulation, is several years away from the makert; Trexima could be available sometime next year.

I'm assuming that the Trexima reference to offering faster relief is in comparison to pill forms of triptans.

Something we should all be watching for, and perhaps have OUCH contact NECH regarding possible trials with the Trexima for cluster headache sufferers.

Cat

Title: Re: Readers Digest Article
Post by zanychef on Oct 25^th, 2005, 2:15pm

i'm up for that even if i am over here ;;D

Title: Re: Readers Digest Article
Post by BMoneeTheMoneeMan on Oct 25^th, 2005, 9:31pm

Luckily I dont have cardiac issues now, though i am sure that after dealing with a few more cycles, i will have cardiac issues.
Its nice to see such a wide publication print an in-depth article about some of these meds, and even a little about clusters. Hopefully there will soon be large amounts of research and funding once the public learns about these life altering ailements.
PF wishes
BMonee

Title: Re: Readers Digest Article
Post by Mr. Happy on Oct 25^th, 2005, 10:46pm

Hey, Cat......scan the article, and send it thru the CH underground. Neato.

Just tried finding the article to no avail, then realized it was a TV Guide in the mitts.

What's in a name?
RJ

Title: Re: Readers Digest Article
Post by sandie99 on Oct 27^th, 2005, 4:21am

My mum is a Reader's Digest subscriber. I hope that article ends up into the Finnish version as well. :)

Title: Re: Readers Digest Article
Post by gore2424 on Oct 29^th, 2005, 8:18am

thank you cat for info I told my wifey about the story in RD now have to go get it for her she loves to read Terry