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(Message started by: unsolved1 on Nov 17^th, 2005, 6:15pm)

Title: Histamine Desensitization again
Post by unsolved1 on Nov 17^th, 2005, 6:15pm

I just finished another round of Histamine. This time we did it slower, only getting 2 IV bags per day. THe headaches have stopped once again. I haven't reached for the Trex in about 10 days. All is well. I hope this last for a long time !! :D

Pain Free is nice

UNsolved

Title: Re: Histamine Desensitization again
Post by nani on Nov 17^th, 2005, 6:18pm

I just wish it would last forever, Michael. I'm glad you're getting another break, though. Breaks are GOOD.
Besides the amount of time it takes, what are the downsides to this treatment? Side effects, any long term risks? I'm curious...
hugs, nani

Title: Re: Histamine Desensitization again
Post by Chillrmn1 on Nov 17^th, 2005, 7:10pm

Glad you're pain free and hope it lasts a long time.
Bob

Title: Re: Histamine Desensitization again
Post by E-Double on Nov 17^th, 2005, 7:14pm

Appreciate the update and wish you continued PF times!

Title: Re: Histamine Desensitization again
Post by unsolved1 on Nov 17^th, 2005, 8:03pm

on 11/17/05 at 18:18:04, nani wrote:

Besides the amount of time it takes, what are the downsides to this treatment? Side effects, any long term risks? I'm curious...
hugs, nani

The time is the only downside that I know of. Side effects include a stuffy nose. I haven't had any other side effects or long term risks besides pain relief.

I'm hoping that this will stop my clusters for at least 2 months. :D

PF Wishes everyone

UNsolved

Title: Re: Histamine Desensitization again
Post by Kris_in_SJ on Nov 17^th, 2005, 8:06pm

Fingers and toes crossed for you, Michael!

You deserve the PF time.

Hugs,

Kris

Title: Re: Histamine Desensitization again
Post by CHTom on Nov 18^th, 2005, 12:05am

Are you getting your histamine treatment at the Diamond Headache Clinic in Chicago? Wherever you are getting it, how many times a year do you have to go? Good luck, I hope that your PF time lasts long!

Title: Re: Histamine Desensitization again
Post by unsolved1 on Nov 18^th, 2005, 8:16am

I did the Histamine treatment the first time at Diamond, now I do it at my local hospital. I go several times a year. So far its lasted between 2 and 9 weeks at a time.

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Title: Re: Histamine Desensitization again
Post by lionsound on Nov 18^th, 2005, 9:05am

Hope it lasts too!!!

Thanks for keeping us updated.

Title: Re: Histamine Desensitization again
Post by Jonny on Nov 18^th, 2005, 6:33pm

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Title: Re: Histamine Desensitization again
Post by bnfreeman on Nov 18^th, 2005, 9:33pm

Hoping this time works even longer! Pain free days ahead!

Title: Re: Histamine Desensitization again
Post by kayarr on Nov 19^th, 2005, 3:01am

How long have you been doing this? Is it a treatment recognized by insurance companies?

Wow, up to nine weeks...Yippee! *crosses fingers* Hope forever!

Title: Re: Histamine Desensitization again
Post by unsolved1 on Nov 19^th, 2005, 1:02pm

I've been doing this since October of last year. My insurance pays for it everytime I need it. I've heard of others who said there insurance wouldn't pay though.

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