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RE: Migraine Medications - 9/18/2009 10:40:57 PM

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I just found some strange bumps on my ribcage... Cannot tell if they are on the skin or my ribs or if they are vessels or what... Feel hard, though.

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RE: Migraine Medications - 9/18/2009 10:44:16 PM

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Wait. How do you know?

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RE: Migraine Medications - 9/18/2009 11:48:30 PM

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umm.. your PROFILE?

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RE: Migraine Medications - 9/19/2009 7:10:47 AM

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Lymes disease is not curable. It takes numerous treatments, as I've learned. You will always have it, it takes managing the symptoms. Or, am I wrong?

Yes, you are wrong.
Antibiotics (sometimes over a prolonged period) can effectively treat Lyme.

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RE: Migraine Medications - 9/19/2009 7:53:49 AM

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I just found some strange bumps on my ribcage... Cannot tell if they are on the skin or my ribs or if they are vessels or what... Feel hard, though.

Go and consult your physician about them.

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RE: Migraine Medications - 9/19/2009 9:20:09 AM

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Re: Lyme Disease

85% of the population are effectively "cured" of the disease after undergoing up to six weeks of antibiotic therapy. 15%, however, go on to have "chronic Lyme Disease" or "post-Lyme Disease Syndrome" involving chronic nerve pain and stiffness. Citation ofr statistics: http://forestry.about.com/cs/tickborndisease/a/lyme_ttknow_2.htm

Personally, I can verify treatment working in most cases of Lyme Disease. I live and work in Georgia and we treat a lot of individuals who work outdoors.

Re: Strange Bumps

Possibly fatty tissue deposits or something of that nature. If they do not hurt, grow beyond the size of a quarter, or proliferate, and do not degrade from your quality of life, I would not be worried about them. If you truly are worried, I echo the sentiments of other posters: See a licensed physician. No one here has the capability to diagnose over a message board, not even Doctor House :-P

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RE: Migraine Medications - 9/19/2009 9:36:19 AM

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I'm not worried. They are probably nothing. I just noticed when I was playing on my tummy.

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RE: Migraine Medications - 9/19/2009 9:11:15 PM

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'I'll look into Tylenol 3. Is it just a high dose, though? Whats the difference between that and regular Tylenol? '

Its more concentrated and potent. and contain codeine, though angelika its not just that it contains codeine that it is prescription. Its because it is much more potent. I wouldn't take more than two at a time though, anymore and you might have trouble standing up the first time. They really tend to sneak up on you.

also I have to agree with angelika about the MRI scan. If theres nothing external triggering it nor anything in your diet, there may be an internal reason for it. Not that i'm trying to scare you or anything but it would be a wise precaution to have an MRI done.

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RE: Migraine Medications - 9/19/2009 10:02:16 PM

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I'll try. Thanks.

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RE: Migraine Medications - 9/19/2009 10:08:38 PM

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Re: Tylenol-3

Tylenol-3 is nothing more than 300 milligrams of Acetaminophen (brand name: Tylenol, available OTC) and 30 milligrams of Codeine Phosphate, which is compounded into a single medication. Tylenol-3 does require a prescription, as it is a codeine product and all products containing codeine are on the DEA's Schedule lists, which are regulated prescriptions, in America. In some countries outside the United States, Codeine products are available over the counter (OTC), but in the USA this is not the case. While Tylenol-3 may address the pain, it is simply treating the cause and not the effect. Investigation is needed into the cause of these headaches and why you specifically have them, as each individual's physiology is unique, and the cause addressed. The only people who can do that are licensed medical professionals.

Re: MRI

A doctor will determine if an MRI is necessary. What may be ordered may include a contrast CT, where a substance such as Barium or Iodine may be injected into the body to serve to highlight problem areas that the physician may show interest in. Typically, an Iodine-based compound is used in IV injected contrast CTs. It is safe and the worst most patients undergo in response to the Iodine injection is mild itching and a warm feeling at the injection site for a short period.

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RE: Migraine Medications - 9/19/2009 10:20:26 PM

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WolvenFury I do feel I should point out that while a doctor generally determines whether or not an MRI is necessary, there are many many doctors that never bother with it unless a patient is showing serious symptoms of something. If you want one done the best way is to actually tell the doctor such. Again I only mentioned it as a precautionary measure to ensure there is nothing physical causing the headaches and for her peace of mind - not saying theres anything seriously wrong. In short what i'm trying to say is if you want a doctor to do something the best way is to tell him and not take no for an answer.

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RE: Migraine Medications - 9/19/2009 10:37:32 PM

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"I do feel I should point out that while a doctor generally determines whether or not an MRI is necessary"

I would like to agree with you on most points, particularly the insistence on receiving the care you would like to receive, but only with the caveat that a doctor is always the one who determines whether or not to order an MRI or any other procedure of that nature, and that while you have the right to take your care elsewhere, pestering or otherwise badgering the same physician after he/she has declared that an MRI is unnecessary is a good way to see that you get shunted aside, as that physician will more often than not decide that you are not going to listen to them anyways. It's what has been affectionately nicknamed "WebMD syndrome", when patients without proper medical training utilize resources to "educate" themselves and end up overstepping the boundaries and contradicting the physician; suggestions are encouraged but repeated demands after denial at the same physician's are a good way to get absolutely nowhere. If you really feel you need a specific diagnostic procedure and your doctor will not undertake signing off on said procedure, then find a doctor who will. Most doctors, however, will not hesitate to administer an MRI if you feel you absolutely must have one, since that's an easily justified procedure when time to bill the insurance company comes along.

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RE: Migraine Medications - 9/20/2009 6:52:35 AM

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Most doctors, however, will not hesitate to administer an MRI if you feel you absolutely must have one, since that's an easily justified procedure when time to bill the insurance company comes along.

You must have missed the bit early on where she mentioned her HMO will not allow any testing for this, nor a referral to a specialist.

My ex did get referred into a headache clinic wing of a teaching hospital. What had been crippling daily headaches turned out to be cluster headaches caused by tension headaches caused by arthritis in the neck. His doctor tried treating the pain but that didn't cure it. Damn near a week in the hospital did finally figure it out.

At that point he learned how to control the arthritis, and the cluster headaches went away. But it would not have happened if he hadn't seen the specialist.

And her insurance company has already refused that.

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RE: Migraine Medications - 9/20/2009 11:58:34 AM

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Wow!! This has been a very informative thread, especially since the migraines have returned and have been rather tenacious.

I have a prescription for Imitrex, but the potential side effects are somewhat on par or worse than the migraine. Has anyone tried Midrin? I've read that it can be used for migraines as well as tension headaches. Plus, the side effects aren't as severe.

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RE: Migraine Medications - 9/20/2009 12:25:36 PM

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Midrin sounds familiar. I think I was given an Rx for it eons ago but I don't think it worked very well for me.

Muscle relaxers work sometimes though..

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RE: Migraine Medications - 9/20/2009 12:40:51 PM

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For my headaches/migraines I have tried most of those medicines. If I can catch it soon enough, I can take a form of imitrex called Trimexin (I think). It has both aleve and imitrex in it. But when they are really bad, I know to bypass the local hospital or have my doctor call them and they give me a shot of Staydol. Yes that is heavy duty but it knocks me out and keeps the clusters away. If not I may get relief for a few hours or maybe even a day, but then it comes back with a vengence.

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RE: Migraine Medications - 9/20/2009 12:50:56 PM

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I'd completely forgotten about Midrin until my sister received a prescription for her tension headaches. I've thinking I'll have to ask my doctor for a scrip to see if they work for the migraines.

Hmm....muscle relaxers? Motrin or something stronger?

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RE: Migraine Medications - 9/20/2009 4:45:50 PM

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Most doctors, however, will not hesitate to administer an MRI if you feel you absolutely must have one, since that's an easily justified procedure when time to bill the insurance company comes along.

You must have missed the bit early on where she mentioned her HMO will not allow any testing for this, nor a referral to a specialist.

My ex did get referred into a headache clinic wing of a teaching hospital. What had been crippling daily headaches turned out to be cluster headaches caused by tension headaches caused by arthritis in the neck. His doctor tried treating the pain but that didn't cure it. Damn near a week in the hospital did finally figure it out.

At that point he learned how to control the arthritis, and the cluster headaches went away. But it would not have happened if he hadn't seen the specialist.

And her insurance company has already refused that.

Then I'm sure they'd be happy to bill her personally.

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RE: Migraine Medications - 9/20/2009 9:51:50 PM

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Wow!! This has been a very informative thread, especially since the migraines have returned and have been rather tenacious.

I have a prescription for Imitrex, but the potential side effects are somewhat on par or worse than the migraine. Has anyone tried Midrin? I've read that it can be used for migraines as well as tension headaches. Plus, the side effects aren't as severe.

I am allergic to Imitrex; the side-effects I had, my doctor said could have caused cardiac issues and killed me. That would have sucked.
Midrin is an older medication. I've used it effectively.
As effective, however, I've found steeping about 5 Lipton teabags (Standard tea: it's about the caffeine) in a glass of water (You may add sugar or honey to make it more palatable) and drinking it fast can arrest a migraine (It can also bring it on more quickly but if it's coming anyway < shrug >).
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RE: Migraine Medications - 9/21/2009 4:59:05 PM

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it costs too much to run the tests

Very likely the real issue

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shes Munchhausen

Your chances of winning the lottery are higher than any doctor on the planet proving this true, especially because that disease is obsession with SOMEONE ELSES disease (usually a child).

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I may try to go to a Headache Clinic. I did see one down the street a ways from where I live. Maybe I'll go in and see if they can't help me with figuring it out.

This is the best idea even if you end up paying out of network, you're dealing with someone that in theory...believes you which I'm hearing is the major problem you're having. There is a difference between drug seeking and constantly in pain, some doctors that have never had pain don't understand the difference.

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Never been tested for Lyme, but also, never had a tick

Also not real likely you have Lymes, good friend of mine was the first reported human with this and she almost died twice (full codes), if you're breathing, able to negotiate life, haven't lost almost 80% of your body weight in 6 months it's not this...though head aches and vomiting are symptoms.

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