Birds inspiring- First, welcome. I was reading your posts and the headache part sounded all too familiar. So, I’m under the understanding you see a headache specialist on a routine basis. He/she...
One thing to add- Headache specialist! Best wishes...
Misstrish- Good luck on your teeth implants. After the pain subsides, you are going to love them! Please keep us posted on your pain pump journey. It has been in my mind for the future. Prayers and...
You may want to try Symbicort. It has two drugs in it to help asthma. I have the type of asthma That you have. I get into coughing fits that I couldn’t even breathe. So, symbicort has a long acting...
Hi misstrish- Thank you so much for asking! You are so nice! I’m scheduled for the scs this coming Friday , August 16th. I have the date, time to be there for, and even a time for the surgery. I have...
Sara14- I’m not on remicade yet I have terrible veins also. I have had to go to the local hospital 1-2x per month for the last year for special treatments to care for my out of control migraines. I...
Hi Eric- Welcome. I know a shoulder replacement is in your future. IF you talk to the Orthopedic anesthesia Team, they can explain some blocks they could do before you are asleep that would help...
misstrish- I’m in your same position. I have an appointment for scs permanent placement 8/16/19. My trial took all the pain away. In the mean time, I suffer. I hope you find relief....
I have tried it before. The best time to take it is first thing in the morning. If taken too late, it could cause insomnia. I hope it helps. 👍...
After exhausting 66 drugs, multiple treatments, and continue to have daily migraine 7-8/10, I have decided to have the Boston Scientific spinal cord stimulator placed in mid August. Has anyone had...
Hi bobinky- Have you thought about researching pain pumps ? Definitely an “ Out of state project.” I hope this could be a viable option....
Kathryn- Try drinking liquid sips every 10-15” between meals. Doing it slowly and not with meals helps you keep more fluids in. I found warm teas in a carafe especially nice because they went down...
Hi Emmons- When you take the ppi does it relieve the ache in your chest? It doesn’t hurt to keep taking one a day until you see your surgeon. I had my Nissen fundo done 9/2016. I’m having burning...
Hi kellyincali,notsosicklygirl,Bnotafraid,korbnep andMissmach86- I was given a suggestion by my headache specialist for dosing of marijuana. I have had 25+ years with migraines. I have tried...
Hi Fluke- Hopefully you have spoken to the md that gave you the epipen and clarified what to do if you need to use it. I would always check the date on the package to make sure it doesn’t expire. It...
Hi Mak- Welcome! Has your child had an Infectious Disease consult at a reputable Children’s Hospital in the area? If not, that would be my first place to start. They can also answer many of your...
Jb1994- I have sympathy ! Read “ Melatonin and diarrhea” at the top of chronic illness forums. It is quite enlightening. I have been plagued by this for many years. You need to talk to you...
Hi Q22- I’m sorry you have been through so much! I was reading you had your cubical tunnel area decompressed. Basically they leave it there and make more room for the nerve where it is. About 12...
@bobby311 I tried Aimovig 140 mg x 6 months. My specialist looked at my headache logs and it showed my migraines have gotten worse on it. This month trying Emgality....
Good luck today bebbles!...
Darla- I have had luck with New Balance. I have a very long foot and a wide fore foot. Just an idea. Good to go to a store with reputable people to measure your feet and try a few pairs. Afternoons...
I had a Nissen fundoplication in 9/2016. My GERD is getting very bad again. After a talk with my gastrointestinal md, I have to repeat the ph manometry test again along with a upper endoscopy that...
Try looking up a GERD Diet. Elevate your head for sleep. Try not eating 2-3 hours before sleep. Those ideas may help enough before you get to see your Gastrointestinal Md. I hope you feel better! I...
Hi blackrabbit- I found it very helpful to stop drinking coffee ☕️ 😞😞😞😞😞! If you do drink it. Good luck 👍...
Bebbles so awesome to hear you received your disc! So when is your “date” with the 2nd neurosurgeon? The name of my surgery was decompression, I believe. It was day surgery. I do feel better. Post...
Hi bebbles and gang. I was catching up on your messages. Great to hear a Va. advocate is able to help you. Now, they need to produce the MRI so you can go to your second consult. I’m glad you can...
Your answer- YES! Please talk to your primary md to rule out any cardiac issues especially because your pain is intermittent, radiates to your armpits and keeps returning, just to be on the safe...
Hi Aaron I’m so sorry you are going through this. First off, you have seen some great doctors already. That should be the tip of the ice berg! Sometimes it takes 4-6 different referrals to finally...
Hi Bethany. Welcome. I’m a severe asthmatic for over 20 yrs. Dulera is amazing ! I have been on the higher dose for years. No side effects. I have been on all doses of Qvar in the past until...
Hi everyone. As some of you know, I had surgery on 10/15/18 @ 1 pm for the surgery above. My history preceding this was increasing neck pain especially while driving, so I Stopped. 😞 Two headache...
Hi doggiedo- Have you spoken to your obgyn about the continuous headaches? They should see you, check your blood pressure and do a routine baby check. Sometimes you can get headaches related to your...
I was looking on YouTube for my procedure. Not too many having cervical 2 level done. Thanks bebbles. I would keep discussing with Va. so they send your MRI and report. It should not take months to...
Hi bebbles- Chronic neck pain contributing to intractable chronic migraines for years. I held off as long as I could. I tried long acting novacaine (bupivacaine) injected into both sides at cervcal 2...
Hi Trina and Ben- 1st- thank you Ben for the info on the third CGRP. Always good to know there’s something else to try if necessary. 2nd- sorry Trina I went off on a tangent yesterday. My side...
Hi Trina. I’m sorry of your side effects of the Aimovig. I’m glad after a few days it is a little better. I started with 1 shot of 70 mg. That didn’t do much for me. By the last week, I had a...
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Hi doggie do I hope your migraines are feeling better.. Ask your on/gym about the drug diclegis. It works wonderful for nausea in pregnancy. They may Have samples in their office to get you started....
I am so sorry you are going through this 1 day 😞 I had a frozen shoulder a few years back. I learned a few important lessons about it: It is going to take 9-12 months for the pain to relinquish....
Hi Trina- Please keep me in the loop. I’m not headache free! But they are less severe at times. Sometimes I throw All the meds I have at them in small amounts throughout the day, and it is still...
You may want to call your surgeon. After my surgery, my surgeon stated at one point postoperative “If you lose any more weight, we will have to insert a feeding tube.”. It sounds like you are doing...
Hi Trina- When I started using the Aimovig, it took away my migraines by half or a little more the first month. I go back tomorrow for my second injection. I get them free in the md office. I spoke...
Hi doggie do- Congratulations on your pregnancy! There are a couple meds that are safe during your pregnancy. I recommend calling them ASAP for a visit to discuss what is appropriate. If they are...
HiDanielle Just checking on you. I had gotten to the point of severe frustration before I started Aimovig. My migraines Were running my life literally!, I did not get many breaks where I was migraine...
How about an MRI of the brain and spine? The mds were questioning MS on me and the results of that test showed no plaques....
Hi puppy lover Have you looked on line for discount med cards? When I go to my headache Dr, he has samples of Good Rx for discounts. Try calling different pharmacies. I once tried CVS For my Protonix...
Welcome Ouroboros- Yes! July 27,2018. Luckily free and given in my Headache Specialist office. I had no ill Effects from it. Except, I ended up in the hospital for 5 days for a severe migraine. I’m...
Welcome thanhtung. Stray dog made some great points above to bring to your md for review. No matter how bad anyone has asthma, sometimes it can flare up from a cold, flu, or infection. Some other...
Agree ladyhuckleberry!,, ! I have had severe migraines for years! They recently tried morphine on me in the ER and lo and behold...... I broke out in hives! The docs in the ER have NO IDEA WHAT WE DO...
Hi Neo 4789- Welcome. I had the same surgery done two years ago (twice) First time in 1/2016 for severe reflux and the second time for an artery decompression. That was done 9/2016. The Nissen was in...
NYmigrainesufferer- I have had BAD migraines for 25 plus years and tractable for 2 plus years. When my migraines are very bad, I do a IV dhe drip inpatient for 24-48 hrs, along with IV toradol, a...