Posted by Dave W on August 13, 1998 at 09:56:44:
Hi,
I'm new to this group but not new to the cluster demons. I've been chronic for about 2 years, and was regularly episodic for about 6 years before that. I've been successful with Sansert for a couple of good stretches, but the past few months they haven't helped much at all. I'm going to discuss with my doctor on Monday, and would like to hear suggestions before I go.
I see lots of chat about lithium and prednisone for prophylaxis, has anyone had bad side effects from these? Are they as expensive as Sansert?
For attacks, what is the ergotamine nasal spray I've been hearing of? I haven't been able to afford the Imitrix very often, but it has always knocked the headache out quickly even in tablet form.
My HA's are usually three per day, and I can set my watch by them -- 2 PM, 8 PM, 3 AM. Severity varies, but the duration is usually 90 minutes or so. I'll have three to five random days per month with no pain, and I'd sure like to do better!
This group is a GREAT find for me! Thanks to all of you for sharing.
Dave