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Who suffers from severe headaches?

PattyTherre — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:04:38 GMT

I get migraines but not as severe as what some have described. I know one is coming because I see a flash of light and, within a moment, the headache starts. I usually just have to be really still, lights off, and make no fast movements. I won't take any shots or meds so I suffer until they go away.

My big fear is that my mother and sister had brain aneurysms and I have a very good chance of having one too. I have had an MRA and it was clear at that time but I cant 't help wondering when my head starts pounding if it really is just a migraine or is it an aneurysm?

I usually get these migraines right around that time of the month so I have those to look forward to on top of cramps!

Jlowe38, I hope all turns out well or you and they find and fix the cause of your severe headaches.

Who suffers from severe headaches?

jlowe308 — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:51:44 GMT

Dr.Oz is the greatest.I tried it once I know what your talking about but for me it did not help it just made my mouth burn and my acid reflux act up.I guess for a moment I forgot about it but then again when the fire went out in my mouth my head still ached.Lol

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KaciOhio — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:44:03 GMT

Ohhhhh and I heard on Dr. Oz to eat Jalapeno's when you have a migraine or headache and they make this nose stuff that you sniff up your nose that has jalapenos in it that takes your headache away almost immediately. I've not tried it but when I do I will let ppl know if it does work lol.

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KaciOhio — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:42:00 GMT

I have had migraines for about 8 years now, it started after my first daughter in 01 and they have been getting worse and worse every year it seems! My temples pulse, I vomit, I can't look at anything and just lay in bed and whine because it hurts so bad I can't even go to sleep. I've had many MRI's and they don't ever find anything and try to put me on medicine which I won't take or I end up allergic to it and back in the hospital. (I'm allergic to so many medicines so It's hard to treat me) They put me on NewBane when I go in and it makes me sooo unaware of where I am it's great! lol. It really works wonders. I take Excedrin Migraine's 3 at a time sometimes twice a day about 3-4 times a week and I go through bottles of excedrine so quick it scares my mother but It works to the point where it numbs it down and I can tolerate it during the day. I get so upset and cry most of the time saying WHY ME, why do I have to go through this every day of my life because it hurts so bad a dissorients me to the point where I feel so dizzy and like I'm going to pass out from it. I just hate migraines and mine are pretty severe and It seems like nothing will ever help.

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Buggheart — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:16:44 GMT

Also ask the doctor for samples. Explain that the cost is astronomical and that you need samples, a generic if there is one available, or an alternate medication that is less expensive. It's awful, isn't it? I don't understand how people are supposed to get by with these prices. Very sad.

Who suffers from severe headaches?

Sjperry1985 — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:56:28 GMT

Good luck with everything, let me know how it turns out!

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this2shallpass19 — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:53:40 GMT

AmyA said…

I don't know why they just don't lower the prices on these meds. Most of them cost 5 to 15 cents to make. My mom thinks they are trying to get rid of old people with price shock.

I think advertising is what jacks up the price of brand-name medications. That's what I have been told by a pharmacy I picked up a prescription at.

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bkovacs — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:41:32 GMT

That's an amazing price: more than $700 for one month of pills that are 3mg each. That's three milligrams, as in three-thousandths of a gram. A month's supply adds up to 90mg. Put another way, this stuff costs about $8,000 per gram. Since there are about 454 grams in a pound, that's about $3.6 million for a pound of this stuff.

The cost of drugs is WAY out of control.

--Bob

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RudiXeno — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:19:26 GMT

Glad I could help. Let me know how it turns out.

Rudi

Smart for life cookies

Audie26 — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:09:19 GMT

I am beginning week 2 now- in week 1 I lost 3 lbs. I'm happy with the diet- its easy to keep up with and no one in my family has noticed my weird cookie habit yet lol. I'm keeping it a secret until they start to notice the weight loss. I hope I can keep with the 3 lbs a week. that would be awesome to lose about another 10 in time for thanksgiving. I will now start exercising daily to help speed things up.

Good Luck everyone!

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AmyA — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:01:03 GMT

Rudi you are a doll! I thought I have heard of it before...Tv...

Thank you!!!

Has anyone been affected by the H1N1 Flu?

jlowe308 — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:25:44 GMT

It is definaely bad stuff.I have had it and it is pretty nasty.

Who suffers from severe headaches?

jlowe308 — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:23:00 GMT

I agree.The hospital has the whole centralized scheduling deal.The doctor calls the hospital they called me and I have to do what they say.I am dealing with alot all at one time.Ihad a blood test called CEA with the problem I am having and along sode the face that my herat is messing up all in one visit they found a lymph gland that has been there 8 months and now I may have cancer again.When I came home I was a mental wreck.I am alright now it is what it is and I want know about the cancer marker blood work until today or monday.So with the heart and all that craziness right now I am just trying to take it all in and trying to be optimistic.Thanks

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searcher7105 — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:48:21 GMT

We all had the flu. It was awful. It went through the family so fast. We were in bed for two to four days each. I can normally care for everyone and not get sick, but this kicked my butt too.

Right now I just have cold symptoms, runny nose, stuffiness, coughing, fatigue, etc. I don't really feel bad now, I feel like I have a cold that hangs on and on.

We did not go to the Dr so we can't say for sure that it was swine flu, but one the things to watch for is that it comes on suddenly and spreads quickly, which is what happened in our household.

I don't take flu shots. The news programs I have watched with medical professionals have all said swine flu is no worse than the regular flu. It is just media hype. The number I heard quoted that die each year from flu or flu compilcations was 36,000 people!

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darlyn63 — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:14:44 GMT

Does anyone have RA, or know someone with it, or how they were told that is what it is, symtoms? Doctors are trying to figure out what is going on with my sister. WHEW! we just found out she does not have a brain tumor, so Thank You to any of you who said a prayer or a word on her behalf. It's still a guessing game though, which is the hard part of not knowing. They still haven't ruled out lymphoma, but are also talking RA....anything anyone knows would be helpful....thanks...

darlyn

Has anyone been affected by the H1N1 Flu?

pitcherday — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:19:46 GMT

My niece at home in RI got it, it's all around her elementary school. I asked my doctor if I should get the vaccine because I am going to be around kids from that school. After listening, I decided not to get the vaccine. If I am careful, I should be OK. She said getting it may be worse than regular flu in a healthy person, but I would not be considered at high risk.

i don't want extra vaccines I don't need. I got the regular flu one, though.

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Fardreamer — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:33:43 GMT

Sjperry1985 said…

Wow, sounds horrible. I hope my children don't catch it. They sanitized the daycare and all that good stuff so hopefully it doesn't come back around.

I'm glad you are better now, it's great to hear!

In spite of what some other members think, I still think the best thing to do is to vaccinate kids against the H1N1 flu. Much of the info out there that rails against vaccines is simply speculative and not reliable.

Who suffers from severe headaches?

Sjperry1985 — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:30:36 GMT

Wow, that seems serious and should be treated ASAP instead of next week. Good luck and I iwhs the best for you. :) Smile, it makes the day brighter!

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jlowe308 — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:44:49 GMT

Thanks.I did go to see my physician yesterday and they are sending me for a doppler study.It turns out that my herat is not beating right and when I had a severe attak the other day they think I may have a blockage in my carotid artery so next week I am going for my study and I have a couple other major things going on but they are trying to get me all straightened out.Thanks for all of the help that I was able to get form you guys I really do appreciate it.

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RudiXeno — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:01:49 GMT

Astra Zeneca makes Entocort. They do have a generous program that they publicize in their commercials.