i have been prescribed verapamil and am managing quite well at the moment . only two or three pains per day. going to see a neurologist next wednesday and have found a site similar to this in the uk where i live. spoke with a man called andy at their help line who gave me more advice. starting to undrstand more. when i left the hospital i was given no information just sent on my way with two packs of tablets, nothing to say about triggers or what i can expect in the future.

now all i have to do is tackle my employer !!!!. miss wine and chocolate and a full nights sleep.

thanks to you all and for the information on this site , its a pity the medical professionals dont have a better understanding. things  looking more positive :) :) :)

Glad Andy's got you up an running. No question, the burden is on us to educate ourselves and then our doctors. You're over the first hurdle, let us know how each leg of the race goes. The good news is you'll never have to face it alone! Welcome home.

Joe