Nancy, I'm going to have to agree with the posters above. You are already putting money out on imitrex (by the way, you should read and employ the imitrex tip at the left to stretch out the shots regardless of what the Rx label says) which isn't as effective as O2, so why not stop that and try O2? It could well be the abortive you are looking for and need to restore some sense of management to your life. People here will help you with a set up if you can't get medical O2. We wouldn't be pushing this if we didn't find it to be the best abortive around. OK, my last word on the subject. God bless. lance

See?  I was right all along!

One day at a time, Nancy.

One day at a time.

I truly hope this remission follows through.   

In the past, a prednisone taper has helped you for short cycles.  If though, that does not conclude an episode, when the pred taper is done, clusters can come back with a vengence.  The Imitrex has helped but can run short.

Your cycles may be longer if they return and you don't want to repeat this experience.  It might be good to expand your treatment, like starting a preventive med or treatment also when you start the prednisone, so something is protecting you when that taper ends. 

You've tried oxygen before, it can work and we can help you with it, keep it at home if you like.  Use the Imitrex on the road and on the job if needed.  Starting the pred taper with a preventative and having oxygen and Imitrex may allow you to manage an episode so as to not interfere with life and work so much.    Next time.       

You can also start the D3 regimen at this time and see if it can do any preventing for you against future bouts.

Stick with it, Nance.