I just posted a brief intro on the intro board, so I won't repeat it here.  I've taken Indocin for about 20 years for CPH and I know it's not good for my liver.  Has anyone found any alternatives (herbs/accupuncture) to Indocin?  

Also, has anyone found a link between neurotransmitter imbalances and CPH (or even CH)?  My autistic son has some serious neurotransmitter imbalances and I read that that can cause chronic headaches.  I was also recently tested for heavy metal load and my arsenic and lead levels are too high.  Haven't had my neurotransmitters checked, but I'm thinking about it.

Kristy

If you've been using Indocin for 20-yrs without side effects you have pretty good evidence of its safety--especially with the relatively small doses which I assume you are using.

Indocin's primary potential is for stomach upset/ulcer formation. That potential increases with your age but your doc can give you an effective med which protects the stomach, allowing you to continue the benefit of the Indocin.

I forgot to mention that I do also take Nexium 40mg with 75mg of Indocin every day.  I took OTC NSAIDS for more than 10 years before I started the Indocin....just seems like there could be some damage....

A review of medical literature this morning shows that Indocin is still the recommended med for CPH.

The newer formulations of this class of drugs (U.S.--Vioxx and Celebrex, etc.) may have reduced some of the toxic properties of indocin but with the consequence of being less effective for some of the disorders for which indocin was the drug of choice.

I used indocin for many years for an auto immune disorder with great success but then my gut started to rebel and I had to change to Celebrex. An almost useless change!

From what you have told us, it sounds like you have an effective combination working with, it appears, no new options. If you and your doc have no evidence of harm......