Posted by Paul on December 05, 1998 at 10:04:24:
(My apologies if this appears twice)...
I read Tim's article on the study Dr Mellick did using Ritalin to treat CH. A good friend of mine, Paul, is a long time sufferer of CH...I have known him for almost 10 years and for that whole time and before he has been going for different treatments.
He has had drugs upon drugs upon drugs and nothing seemed to help. Recently he was put on depakote (which didn't seem to work), prednisone and imitrex.
What really has me worried is he is using the imitrex injections anywhere from 4 to 7 times a day...as opposed to "no more than 2 in 24 hrs.".
I would like to learn more about this Ritalin study and if there are any neurologists in our area that may be using this new treatment.
Paul's current neurologist told him CH were caused by cigarette smoking and hair gel. Please help.
P.S. I am sending this as he doesn't have convenient access to the internet right now. He has read the info that Tim provided and is very interested in knowing more. Any info would be appreciated.
Thanks!