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CHs AND Migraines
« on: Aug 3rd, 2007, 8:50pm » |
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Hello, my name is Carl and I'm 18 years old. I have been plagued by both migraines and cluster headaches for as long as I can remember, and have been undergoing treatment for the last three years. I've been on Zomig, Amerge, Nadolol, Elavil, and Cafergot to name a few.
Finding relief has been an odyssey to say the least. The huge differences in treatments for migraines and CHs has made things extremely difficult. Very often I would have been on a drug that helps migraines, but aggravates CHs and vice versa.
However, things are getting better. While I am currently not on a successful treatment for my CHs, I have finally gotten my migraines under control after years of trial and error, which will hopefully make managing the beast much easier.
Still, a labyrinth lies ahead of me.
- Due to my history of asthma, croup, and other respiratory conditions, my doctor is wary of oxygen therapy.
- I have tried nasal sprays, but due to the horrible stuffiness of my nostrils during an episode they have failed to work well.
- No prophylactic treatment has worked as of yet.
I've been doing research and it sounds like Percocet could be worth a try. Imitrex also sounds like it has a good shot at working too.
If anyone has had the same situation, or any experience with treatments, I'd love to hear from you. I understand that what works for one person may not work for another, but any stories of success would be great to boost my spirits.
Thanks in advance. <panzerM3@gmail.com>
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Re: CHs AND Migraines
« Reply #1 on: Aug 3rd, 2007, 9:06pm » |
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I have sent you an e-mail hon. You are not alone in this we will see how we can help you.
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on Aug 3rd, 2007, 8:50pm, Job wrote:I'm 18 years old. I have been plagued by both migraines and cluster headaches for as long as I can remember, and have been undergoing treatment for the last three years. I've been on Zomig, Amerge, Nadolol, Elavil, and Cafergot to name a few.
(Never Imitrex?)
The huge differences in treatments for migraines and CHs has made things extremely difficult. Very often I would have been on a drug that helps migraines, but aggravates CHs and vice versa.
(Most of the meds are the same!)
I've been doing research and it sounds like Percocet could be worth a try. Imitrex also sounds like it has a good shot at working too.
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Well let’s see your 18 and I can remember back to when I was 3.
You’ve had migraine HA that long and never tried Imitrex?
Pain killers like Percocet won’t do anything for a cluster attack as far as I know.
Better get to a neurologist for some real options and an accurate diagnosis.
Rolo..
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Re: CHs AND Migraines
« Reply #3 on: Aug 3rd, 2007, 9:53pm » |
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Quote:Well let’s see your 18 and I can remember back to when I was 3.
You’ve had migraine HA that long and never tried Imitrex?
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WHAT ???????????
Do you have any idea of how many of us older folks who have sufferered for 20 or 30 years and not recieved good care, or meds, or a diagnosis, or anything???????????? Why should someone who is only 18 know the in's and outs of this? Why should he have had the experience we all do of researching this, finding a good Dr. with the right stuff to diagnosis correctly?
Sheesh....you have just raised my BP by a lot of points MR. Rolo 
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Re: CHs AND Migraines
« Reply #4 on: Aug 3rd, 2007, 9:55pm » |
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Quote:| Pain killers like Percocet won’t do anything for a cluster attack |
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You ARE correct in this. 
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Re: CHs AND Migraines
« Reply #5 on: Aug 3rd, 2007, 11:31pm » |
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Welcome aboard Job!!
Sorry to hear you are in pain but you are not alone.
There is a lot of information on this site and also in OUCH-US.
Linda is already giving you info and you couldn't be in better hands  .
Glad you find us and we are here to help.
Pain free wishes for you!!
Rosy.
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Re: CHs AND Migraines
« Reply #6 on: Aug 4th, 2007, 11:07am » |
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http://www.headachedrugs.com/pdf/ha2006.pdf Dr. Robbins site. Then explore the entire site by deleting everything following. com/ and then hit enter.
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Here is a link to read and print and take to your doctor. It describes preventive, transitional, abortive and surgical treatments for CH. Written by one of the better headache docs in the U.S. (2002)
http://www.brightok.net/~mnjday/chtherapy.pdf
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