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Kevin_M
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Re: Acupunture ??
« Reply #25 on: Feb 17th, 2008, 8:24am » |
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on Feb 13th, 2008, 8:31am, rannpas wrote:the imitrix ... seems not to be working as effective.
But over the last number of years I have been having more difficulty with my whole side when I have a CH. That is one of the reasons I went back to the neuro. |
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Some neuros are more inclined as a headache specialist than others, sounds like you've tried a lot though.
Since this has a more wide ranging affect to your whole side in the last few years, and Imitrex less effective, an MRI would be an idea.
The affected droopy eye with Horner syndrome you mentioned, in conjuction with Imitrex less effective and difficulty with your whole side brings me thoughts of perhaps mild stroke symptoms that you might think to inquire about checking out.
Quote:Horner syndrome
Causes
Sympathetic nerve fiber injuries can result from a stroke in the brainstem, injury to the carotid artery, a tumor in the upper lobe of the lung, and cluster headaches.
Exams and Tests
A careful neurological exam is necessary to establish the diagnosis and to find the cause by determining which, if any, other parts of the nervous system are affected. Tests may include:
MRI of the head
Carotid ultrasound
Chest x-ray
CT scan of the chest
Blood tests
Angiogram
Eye drop tests
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Re: Acupunture ??
« Reply #26 on: Feb 17th, 2008, 8:54pm » |
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we tried it and did nothing for CH, but felt relaxed for a few hours.
As a side note, check with you health insurance for coverage, ours covers 100% to in network providers and since there wasn't one within 200 miles, they let us choose one and covered it as in network (united health care)
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Re: Acupunture ??
« Reply #27 on: Feb 18th, 2008, 1:20pm » |
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I have tried accupuncture for a number of conditions. It helped significantly with some, but not with clusters. It can help me with a specific headache, but how's one to get in that quickly?  But it has been no help to me at all in eliminating the cluster cycle.
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Re: Acupunture ??
« Reply #28 on: Feb 22nd, 2008, 3:01am » |
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I did acupuncture…. about 1.5 years ago…..
It did not do any thing to my CH… my Dr’s did recommend it
but never said it would do any thing to abort
or it would be a “magic” cure…..
Next to O2 and triptan, as well as Preventives
the Acupuncture was a help (for me) to reduce
the anxiety the high tension and stress I was having
at the start of my “Tango” with CH
I just didn’t like my Body Pierced With
Acupuncture Needles
I despise NEEDLES! so I gave it up!
Michael
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Re: Acupunture ??
« Reply #29 on: Feb 22nd, 2008, 7:32am » |
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I'm scared of needles, so acupuncture is a no no for me, no question about it... It would had to be the 100 percent working wonder in ch treatment to get me anywhere near needles other than forced!
Sanna
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