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Went to a new neurologist today and....
« on: Dec 5th, 2003, 3:06pm » |
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Oh my GOODNESS!!
She obviously had read my chart before she came in.
Asked some questions about my specific symptoms and took notes.
Asked what meds I have tried and what has worked.
Explained some other meds that are out there, incl. Topamax, Verap, Lithium, Depakote.
Asked if I had O2, and wrote the Rx for it at the same time. 100% for 15 min. with mask.
Wrote for steroid pack and my normal preventative, Procardia, so that I would have them ready when my cycle comes, with refills.
Told me that I should consider DHE treatment since I have so many in a day. Said if I call right away when the cycle starts, they will bring me into the office and do the DHE IV right there in the treatment room.
Gave me samples of Imitrex inj., and Zomig nasal spray, and wrote Rx's for both.
Filled out and signed my ER form with suggested treatments if I have to go there, O2, magnesium infusion, DHE 1.0 mg., toradol 30-60 mg., or decadron 4 mg. ; but said if it is during the day, to come into the office and they will help me there instead!
Also said I need to repeat the MRI and CAT since the ones I had last year showed an unusually thick bone in my forehead on the affected side, which she said she wanted to rule out Padgett's disease, and some kind of vessel hemorrhage at the base of my skull on the uneffected side.
So the check out girl, scheduled both while I waited, and called for the O2. Before I got home, Apria Medical called me on my cell phone. The O2 should be here by
4 p.m.
TOTALLY NOT what I expected!!!! 
Maybe if I am so prepared, the beast won't come back!!
A watched pot never boils, right???
My moon must have been right today. Like an eclipse though, probably won't have luck like this again for another 35 years!!! 
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« Reply #1 on: Dec 5th, 2003, 3:09pm » |
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Awesome news. Hang on to that doc if you can. WOW! 
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« Reply #2 on: Dec 5th, 2003, 3:13pm » |
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That's fantastic.
It should be like that for everyone huh?
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« Reply #3 on: Dec 5th, 2003, 3:14pm » |
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Wake up Deb, You're Dreaming!!
LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just kidding lady!!! CONGRATS!!! I am so happy you found a doctor that practices real medicine instead of a revolving door clinic!!!
For years when I went to the doctor with "sinus problems" he would give me a Decadron 10mg injection. Told me it was a long acting steroid. Funny thing was....I can remember saying a time or two that I felt better within 30 minutes of leaving his office.
Soooooo Are you going to share the name of this Doc with the rest of us?? I may have to move! Sounds like you picked a real good'un!!
Happy as Hell For You,
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« Reply #4 on: Dec 5th, 2003, 3:18pm » |
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Great News.
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« Reply #5 on: Dec 5th, 2003, 3:21pm » |
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Holy Mamoly .... you must have run in to the Christmas fairy !!!! Congrats !
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« Reply #6 on: Dec 5th, 2003, 3:27pm » |
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I'm tellin' ya. It's the girl docs. They've got their stuff together. They don't have that big ego getting in the way. They're willing to learn. (God am I gonna get for this post!)
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« Reply #7 on: Dec 5th, 2003, 3:35pm » |
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Looks like I need to take 40 North to see your Doc!
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on Dec 5th, 2003, 3:27pm, thomas wrote:| I'm tellin' ya. It's the girl docs. They've got their stuff together. |
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I agree. My primary is a chick. Best doc I've ever had. She listens without interrupting.
My Neuro is a waste of space.
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« Reply #9 on: Dec 5th, 2003, 3:43pm » |
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I, too, thought I may be dreamin'.
Raleigh Neurology
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Impressive to say the least!
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Where is she at Deb? I am willing to drive to find a good one.
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« Reply #11 on: Dec 5th, 2003, 3:56pm » |
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« Reply #12 on: Dec 5th, 2003, 3:59pm » |
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If I would learn to read, I would've noticed that in the first place. I am so damn brain dead.
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« Reply #13 on: Dec 5th, 2003, 5:51pm » |
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That is wonderful!!! I am so happy for u!!
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« Reply #14 on: Dec 5th, 2003, 6:03pm » |
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Wow. Can't beat that.
What a day for ya.
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« Reply #15 on: Dec 5th, 2003, 6:18pm » |
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Little Deb...Great news for you!
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Re: Went to a new neurologist today and....
« Reply #16 on: Dec 5th, 2003, 7:53pm » |
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Thanks everybody for the "way to go"'s. I am feeling kinda bummed now. I wanted to share the good news with my husband, so I called him. He could've said something like "oh that's great, you'll have it when you need it" or " sounds like you found a great dr" or "it's great that you have the O2 for when you have already taken your triptan limit".
But instead he said "so you're gonna have that oxygen tank just sitting around and you might not get another headache for 3 years??"
Would that bum anyone else out? Am I just being too sensitive??
PMSing....Little Deb
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« Reply #17 on: Dec 5th, 2003, 8:12pm » |
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don't even think about it. Wheelthe contraption into the closet and get it when ya need it
Plus........idunno. if ya hit him in the head with it..........could be trouble
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« Reply #18 on: Dec 5th, 2003, 8:15pm » |
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FUCK NO you ain't being too sensitive
Sorry, but your support man SHOULD be thrilled as we are.
You have us dear, and you've landed quite a gold mine in that there doctor.
Don't let his negativity get you down..........you've had a big success today in the fact of FINDING a doctor that CAN help you.
Don't let him get you down, keep flying on that cloud nine.
And, hopefully, tell hubby.....NO........the tank might have to sit around for 5 years or better!!!!
LOL wouldn't THAT be wonderful!!
Congratulations Little Deb on your big step today!!!
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« Reply #19 on: Dec 5th, 2003, 8:18pm » |
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Deb,
It is like saying "I won the lottery!!"
and he replies "Oh, great, how many MORE tax forms do I have to fill out now!!"
Sometimes they just "don't get it"! Men....
Stay Happy!! You deserve it!!
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« Reply #20 on: Dec 5th, 2003, 8:21pm » |
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Sounds AWESOME Deb... she's a keeper...hope it helps  ree
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« Reply #21 on: Dec 5th, 2003, 9:00pm » |
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Congratulations Deb!
Really great to have a physician who understands cluster headaches and is willing to treat you properly. My primary care physician is a woman and so is the Neurologist. They're both number one in my book.
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« Reply #22 on: Dec 5th, 2003, 9:15pm » |
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Hit him with a baseball bat. They would keep the O2 tank for evidence.
Preferably his own baseball bat.
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« Reply #23 on: Dec 6th, 2003, 12:22am » |
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OMG DEB!!!!!!
What your husband said could have come straight out of my husband's mouth. Along with, "you know...you can't have that tank by the bed, cause we smoke in the bedroom"...I'm like DUH...
Congrats on the doc visit, don't get down about what hubby said. He's a supporter...somehow, in his own way, just like mine is.
Did you list your doc as one of the GOOD ONES on the ouch site??
Glad you are prepared
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« Reply #24 on: Dec 6th, 2003, 12:56am » |
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I knew I screwed up when I left the Carolina's for Yankee country! (I can't complain about my Neuro though)
As for your hubby, he has no comprehension of what you got when you saw the Doc. He has no clue, cause he has never had a CH. Pity the man, don't get mad.
Happy for you!
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