I've been soooooo sick!

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Maureen
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I've been soooooo sick!

Post by Maureen »

Hello everyone,

sorry I have been away....
saw headache specialist for the 1st time on June 28th.....
she stopped all my med.'s.....tylenol and Vicodin.
She let me take my Amerge (prescription "Triptan") for 4 days than every other day for 4-6 days..
PROBLEM.....I couldn't go more than 24-30 hours without needing pain med. :bricks:
Emergency room one night.....IV narcotics and anti-nausea med.
Dr. said big mistake!
Dr. took me off everything.....I'm having serious withdrawal and restlessness. :hissyfit:
Ice pick headache and "D" big time 3 nights ago.....
Dr. put me on a 3 day withdrawal med. "Migranal" nasal spray 3 times/day for 3 days....
HELP! this is torture..... :cry:
I do keep my positive attitude through it all and thank you for listening!

Love,
Mo
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Post by starfire »

Oh, Mo!!!!

I can't imagine what you must be going through!!!

Did the Dr. give you any idea how long you will have to endure this before you are given some help?

I am soooooooooo sorry!!!

Wish I could give you some good advice...unfortunately, I don't know any.

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Post by tex »

Hi Mo,

Sorry to hear of the torture you're going through to try to resolve the migraine problems. When you say "Dr.", I assume you're referring to the headache specialist. Are you confident that she is capable or coordinating all of your autoimmune issues with the treatment that she recommends?

Her treatment sounds a lot like the old "learn to swim" routine, where someone throws you into the water and yells "start swimming!". I hope she knows what she's doing.

I hope you start seeing some success soon, because you are putting up with a lot, in the meantime. Please keep us updated.

Love,
Tex
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Post by barbaranoela »

MO-----

I cant imagine what U R going thru----and I am hoping that everything will ease up---

This withdrawal,from anything, is pure murder---

I dont know what else to tell U---other than we are here for U--

Keep in touch---to let us know how U R doing--

luve Barbara :comfort: :hug:
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Post by annie oakley »

Mo I am so sorry for the trouble you have right now.....hopefully the torture won't last long and this doc can get you feeling better soon. I have had migraines all my life so I can identify with the pain thing. No fun at all. Love Oma :mallet:
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Hi Mo...thinking of you kiddo..hang in there....Love, Jill
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Hi Mo:

I'm so sorry to hear what you're going through.

:bigbighug: Wish I could do more, but the hug is a special one from Momster.

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Post by hazel »

So sorry to hear how bad things have been. I have only had a few migraines, now as soon as I get the flashing lights in my eyes I take a pill and lie down. Even when I was working, I would lie down in the closet!

You definitely need relief from the pain--I hope the dr. can come up with something. Can it possibly be a food allergy? My fingers are crossed that things get better.
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Post by Maureen »

Thank-you everybody! :bigbighug:

I'm supposed to be over the worst in 2 weeks....4 - 8 weeks before I see significant reduction in my headaches.....

I saw a chiropractor for the 1st time yesterday....they seem confident they can help with many of my issues....took xrays and health history....I go back today to review the films to see if I have any subluxations.

Felt great yesterday....It's probably the Migranal they gave me for withdrawal.....took full advantage of the day....several loads of laundry....baked a cake....took my kids to the mall....played cards with them and last night we watched "Flight Plan".............

I want EVERYDAY to be like yesterday!
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Mo
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Post by barbaranoela »

MO----and yesterdayz tomorrows will be better and better--

luv---Barbara
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Post by Sally »

I can sympathize with withdrawal. Went through it to get off prednisone. It was AWFUL.

I am so glad that you felt so good yesterday. You will have more days like that and pretty soon, they will all be like that.

Love,

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I certainly hope so! Thanks!
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Post by artteacher »

Hi Maureen,

Me, too. Had withdrawal from prednisone, like Sally. It sure makes you appreciate what so many people go through with chemo, radiation, back problems - other chronic pain conditions, doesn't it? Having problems like we do with MC has made me a more empathetic person. I was glad to read that you had such a good day and were out with the kids . .

Marsha
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