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Title: Everyone,
Post by headbanger45 on Jul 29^th, 2010 at 9:25am

Title: Re: Everyone,
Post by headbanger45 on Jul 29^th, 2010 at 9:35am

Hate to say I'm Back after 14 month of PF, glad to have this board, but the beast has arrived with attitude. I have a pretty good stash of meds from my last fight, but was wondering about the expiration of Immetrx - the pills are not working like last time, but the nasals are. Does meds over a year old lose thier effect? Had to resort to Relpax last night, but a 30-45 minute fight about kicked my ass (7-9 power hit). Finally, relief and slept for 5 hours or so only to wake up and go to work with shadows - Really sucks. Anyway - no O2, old immetrex, old relpax, = Dr visit. Question is - how long will the fun last - 6 weeks 8 weeks 10 weeks - crap - I will be reading on the board to keep mindself busy - thanks again for being here......

Title: Re: Everyone,
Post by Chad on Jul 29^th, 2010 at 9:55am

I wouldn't mix the triptans. I've heard bad things about that although I have done it in the past myself.
If you're using tabs, that's might be why the lack of success. I would suggest going to the doc and getting Imitrex injections, but more importantly, look into O2 therapy and ditch the abortive meds. You'll feel better too with ZERO side affects. The "fun dance" is always changing for a lot of us. My last two years my cycles were identical. This year however, completely differently. Just keep your arsenal full, keep on your toes, your knowledge up to date and keep a positive attitude. Check out alternative methods too on Clusterbusters. It's cheaper and if used correctly, works better for some and it's totally natural.

Best of luck!

Chad

Title: Re: Everyone,
Post by headbanger45 on Jul 29^th, 2010 at 11:25am

Thanks Chad,

Normally, i wouldn't mix, but you know how it is when your being hammered, you just start grabbing for anything and doubting what you took last. My doc worked me in for tomorrow and I already have a list for him ... and i don't take NO for an answer - LOL. Take care

Title: Re: Everyone,
Post by Chad on Jul 29^th, 2010 at 12:32pm

I like that... "I don't take NO for an answer" :)

Work on the O2 script. That's most important.

Title: Re: Everyone,
Post by Headache Boy uk on Jul 29^th, 2010 at 2:06pm

hi headbanger
Have you tried Red Bull or similar , if it don't help with the hits it usually sees off shadows and it's straight away too.

God bless

Nigel

Title: Re: Everyone,
Post by bejeeber on Jul 29^th, 2010 at 7:25pm

Sorry to hear the beast has come knocking again - this time with a giant frikkin balpeen hammer. >:(

I'm with Chad regarding the O2 and Clusterbusters, and I've seen the topic of imitrex expiration come up several times here before. Many, including myself, report using imitrex that "expired" as long as SEVEN years ago, with no problems, no loss of potency. So there's a little bit of good news at least. :-?

[Edit]: 'balpeen hammer", yeah we WISH - a much more accurate descriptor of it that I've seen here is "nuclear pinging behind the eye"

Title: Re: Everyone,
Post by wimsey1 on Jul 30^th, 2010 at 8:20am

Good luck with your dr appointment. Let us know how you make out. lance

Title: Re: Everyone,
Post by Guiseppi on Jul 30^th, 2010 at 10:34am

Welcome back! ;) It it totally sucks the beast never seems to lose your address .....bastard always strolls in just as you convince yourself THIS was your last cycle!. You just missed a great meet and greet in your neck of the woods that Dallas Denny threw. Seems like you have a growing network down in the lone star area. Good luck with the doc, really push for the 02.

Joe