Posted by Barbara D. on May 30, 1999 at 12:45:09:
In Reply to: maybe some help posted by Gayle Robertson on May 30, 1999 at 11:19:22:
Gayle,
Tell us more about this computer thing. Haven't heard of this one. One doc did something with a computer that showed where most of my pain was located. It was pretty colored, but he didn't help me much.
Have you tried Cafagot (Ergotomine/Caffine)? I've used it (but it has rebound effects also after a while)? Or Imitrex while you're getting the DHE out of your system. I've done this and then gone back to DHE and it helped.My neuro said he had one patient who had to take a DHE shot daily to keep his under control. But I think Imitrex (and the other triptans) are the only thing that doesn't cause rebounds.
Oh, and drink lots and lots of water. At first I thought that was crazy, but I'll be darned if it don't work. It doesn't keep mine away, but it sure helps with the intensity of them.
Hugs BD