Posted by Art on October 29, 1998 at 15:45:59:
In Reply to: Um, hi :) posted by Michelle on October 29, 1998 at 12:52:00:
Michelle:
Most medicines prescribed for Clusters are not in any way habit forming. Truth is narcotic pain killers rarely work
at all for a CH. The best medicine is the Imitrex injection, although it can be dangerous if you do not have a healthy
cardiovascular system. The other thing that works extremely well in a large number of patients is pure oxygen. Inhaling
pure oxygen at 7-10 liters/min through a tight fitting mask will usually abort one of my attacks in under 15 minutes.
You're next step should be to have your doctor refer you to a neurologist or headache specialist in your area that is
familier with our condition. He or she will have the best idea of how to treat your particular problem.
Sorry you had to find us, hopefully you will find some help and be pain free soon.