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(Message started by: Charlie on Aug 15^th, 2003, 9:53pm)

Title: Re: TOTALLY DRAINED
Post by Charlie on Aug 15^th, 2003, 9:53pm

Welcome aboard but sorry you had reason. This is the place though. We actually know what you're talking about.

Here is a link to my old neurologist's circulatory technique. It saved what little sanity I have.

http://www.netsync.net/users/charlies/

Charlie

Title: Re: TOTALLY DRAINED
Post by paul_b on Aug 15^th, 2003, 10:37pm

There is help and meds that work. Imitrex and O2 and have been helpful for many. Stay aboard and become familiar with all the info that's here. You will also find great support. Welcome.

Title: Re: TOTALLY DRAINED
Post by zanychef on Aug 16^th, 2003, 12:11am

hang in there relax an deep breathing help during an attack (hard but it can be done)
good vibes from over the pond
ian ;D

Title: Re: TOTALLY DRAINED
Post by BillyJ. on Aug 16^th, 2003, 1:14am

WELCOME ABOAD!!!!
Here is some basic information for those new to the
wonderful world of Clusters:
First off take the cluster Quiz to help you verify that your diagnoses is correct
http://www.clusterheadaches.com/quiz.html
Abortivs:
1.Imitrex ;
a triptan, the most effective in its class-
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/sumitr.htm
2.100% Oxygen;
http://www.maplefallswebdesign.com/misc/oxygen/oxygen.htm
Preventatives:
1.Verapamil; at higher than usual doses is the number one preventative med
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/sumitr.htm
2.Lithium;combined with Verapamil
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/lithium.htm
3.Prednisone;
Used as a short term abortive(two-three weeks for relief while a preventative
can start working)
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic3/prednistab.htm
(If you have tried theese and they didn't help,don't panic there are still options-
look here http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/meds.cgi )
Finding a good doctor;
1.http://www.clusterheadaches.org/doctors.htm#usa
2.http://www.achenet.org/physicians/
Coping with clusters;
1.lost of support and knowledge on this message board
2.Chat- http://headachesupportgroups.com/echat44/public/index.html

This is a little basic info package I've been working on
please let me know if it helps ok?
PF2U,
Billy

Title: Re: TOTALLY DRAINED
Post by STABBINGPAIN on Aug 16^th, 2003, 11:42am

I'M ALLERGIC TO ANY OF THE TRIPTAN DRUGS... IMITREX,ZOMIG & AXERT. I FOUND OUT THE HARD WAY IN THE HOSPITAL WITH MY THROAT CLOSED OFF .. I HAD TESTS RAN BECAUSE ALL OF MY EKG'S CAME BACK ABNORMAL.. THEY DID NEUCLEAR TESTING ON MY HEART THANK GOD IM OK AND DAMAGE WASNT DONE TO MY HEART MUSCLES. MY DOCTOR SEEMS TO NOT KNOW WHATS GOING ON AND KEEPS PRESCRIBING MEDS . OF THE SAME KINDS BUT DIFFERENT NAMES. I DONT TAKE ANYTHING ANYMORE WITHOUT LOOKING IT UP . I SEE A NEUROLOGIST THIS MONDAY AND I HOPE THIS DOC., WILL AT LEAST PERSISTANT IN FINDING A RELEIF TO MY BRAIN EXPLOSIONS.. THANK YOU ALL FOR BEING A SUPPORT....
KAREN/STABBINGPAIN

Title: Re: TOTALLY DRAINED
Post by Ree on Aug 16^th, 2003, 12:38pm

Hey Karen Stabbing pain... you sound like you are from a tribe... Welcome to our tribe... Honey I dont know if this was said to you yet print up some stuff from this site and give it to your docs... they hate when we diagnose ourselves but>>>>>> tough!!! too bad for them. Good Luck...........oooooooo and go down to the other duplicate post and remove it theres a little remove button for when we mess up like that... I just noticed you had two identical posts... take care Ree