the neurologist today believes I have a special kind of migraine called Trigeminal neuralgia, or Fifth nerve which comes from a nerve in my face. He is giving me a new pain medication based off ibuprofen, which I can take once I'm off prednisone because it can really mess with your stomach. If that doesn't work, there is an antiseizure/blood pressure medicine to try, then Botox, then, inject the nerve with something to calm it down. Least invasive thing first thank you very much. But, if I come back to school looking 15 years old, you know I've tried the botox!
I was reading online and found out that very few people have this disorder. Aren't I lucky?
In the meantime, I can't take any other pain meds, other than Tylenol, which is like saying oh, just take a spoon full of sand when you have a headache. Which, right now, I do have a very nice one going along. Oh, well, at least I'm special. I think I will make myself a quilt :)
Oh, man, no fun. But at least it's an answer and possibly solutions. Be sure to read the side effects of any new meds, though- I still have kidney stones from migraine medication I was on (haven't taken it in 3 years) which is why I love cranberry lemonade.
ReplyDeleteHope this is the beginning of the end of the pain for you!
Hey, at least they have a better chance of treating it knowing what they are dealing with. And, if insurance picks up tests with botox I'd sign up!
ReplyDeleteI too hope that this is the beginning of the end of the pain for you. Very promising sign!
Big quilty hug.
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I have heard of that disease and treatment. (I have migraines too--so know how you feel). Go for the botox and look younger while feeling better!
ReplyDeleteThat does not sound like any fun. I think you need a quilt to snuggle under for a long nap.
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