Posted by Jackie M. on February 15, 1999 at 13:20:01:
In Reply to: You whining neurotic hypochondriacs! posted by Ben on February 15, 1999 at 10:12:42:
Okay, you got me Ben! I was ready to give hell to another insensitive boob (a few of whom are in the medical profession) until I read your post. I think I actually started to sprout horns!! I would assume that many here have been the unwilling subject of suspicion. I'm half thinking of having a sweatshirt made up with the words "I am not a whining neurotic hypochondriac."
Well, you must know the gig; the eyes of onlookers rolling up into their heads, the condescending remarks of "oh I get headaches too."
At one point many years ago, I began to think that "the rolling eyes" was some kind of generic greeting established by those working in the ER. As for your ergotomine question; I tried cafergot many years ago when the "doctors" were still mistreating me for migraine instead of cluster. The cafergot did not help at all. The 02 is a new therapy for me, so I haven't given it enough time to consider it's effectiveness. So far I'd give it a C- (grading on a curve). Best of luck in dealing with the demon Ben.
Wishing you a pain free day,
Jackie M.