Listed below are treatments I have tried for each chronic illness which I share to help my fellow warriors.
Please take this as an informational page rather than an invitational page to share suggestions.
Migraine/Chronic Daily Headache Pharmacological & Complementary Treatments Tried
Preventative Medications:
Nortriptyline, Zoloft, Lexapro, Cymbalta, Abilify, Topamax (twice), Lyrica,
Zonegran, Keppra (twice), Gabatril (three times), Lamictal, Clonazepam, Xanax, Verapamil, Metoprolol
Tartrate, Clonidine, Bystolic, Botox, Petadolex, Magnesium, Vitamin D3, Foltx (Vitamin B complex + Folic Acid), CoQ10, Omega 3 Fatty Acids, Vitamin B-100 complex
Abortive Medications:
Midrin, Relpax, Zomig, Treximet, Frova, Amerge, DHE (IM injection)
Rescue medications:
Muscle Relaxers: Parafon
Forte, Norflex, Soma, Zanaflex, Baclofen, Diazepam, Robaxin
NSAID’s: Toradol (p.o. and IM injection), Sprix (nasal spray) Mobic, Indomethacin
Steroids: Methyprednisolone; Prednisone;
Decadron
Opiates: Percocet; Hydrocodone in forms of Vicodin, Loracet, Lortab & Norco; Darvocet;
Morphine; Demerol; Dolophine (IM); Nalbuphine (SubQ); Butrans transdermal patch
Misc. Esgic Plus, Bellergal, Methergine, Haldol & Cogentin
& Ativan "triple shot-taken together", Zyprexa, Benadryl (IM), Compazine, Vistaril,
Tramadol, Diamox, Continuous low-dose birth control pill to avoid hormonal-related Migraines,
Anti-Nausea: Phenergan, Zofran, Reglan, Emend, Compazine
IV Medications
DHE-45, Droperidol, Benadryl, Depacon, Magnesium Sulfate, Norflex, Thorazine,
Ativan, Toradol, Keppra, Dilaudid, Morphine,Tramadol, Lidocaine, Ketamine, Compazine, Droperidol
Hospitalizations and Intensive Outpatient Care
Northern Illinois Medical Center-1 stay
Diamond Headache Clinic Inpatient Unit (Chicago, IL)-5 stays (between 7-14 days each)
Anodyne Headache Clinic (Dallas, TX)-1 stay 6 day Outpatient Intensive IV therapy
Injections given by Physician:
Bilateral Cervical Facet Blocks at OA joint/between C1-C2/between C2-C3, Occipital Nerve Block, bilateral C2 root ganglion block, bilateral suboccipital peripheral nerve blocks,Botox
Alternative Treatments:
Ice, Biofeedback, Diaphragmatic breathing, Trigger Point Acupuncture, Cold Laser Therapy, MRT Food Sensitivity Testing& Following the LEAP ImmunoCalm Dietary Management Program with a Nutritionist, Physical Therapy, Massage, Psychotherapy, Gentle exercise (Walking, Household Chores, Tai Chi, Easy Pilates), SootheAway device
Meniere's Disease Treatments Tried
Medications: diuretic, Glycopyrrolate, Diazepam (PO and IV), Meclizine
Procedures: Intratympanic Steroid Injections
Surgery: Endolymphatic Sac Decompression Surgery, 3/29/11: Result-Remission of Meniere's.
Fibromyalgia Treatments Tried
Medication: Prednisone (prn)
Alternative Treatments: Trigger Point Acupuncture; Gentle Exercise (Stretching, Walking, Gentle Tai Chi); Heat; BioFreeze, TENS Unit
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatments Tried
Medications: Probiotics, Omeprazole, Bentyl, Hyocyamine, Magnesium, Miralax, Anti-Emetics mentioned above
Alternative Treatments: Heating Pad, MRT Food Sensitivity Testing&Following the LEAP ImmunoCalm Dietary Management Program with a Nutritionist
are you serious? your only treatments listed are drugs? no wonder you can't find relief. How about trying whole foods, decent amount of exercise or walking, prayer / meditation, forgiving those who've hurt you if that's an issue and getting enough vitamin D through at least 15m of direct sunlight.
ReplyDeleteHi! If you will look below each diagnosis, you will see a list of alternative/complementary treatments I have listed that you apparently did not see. I do all the things you listed and more. :)
ReplyDeleteAs someone who has been chronically ill for some time, embracing alternative/complementary treatments is a must. Trigger-point acupuncture was the only thing that helped my Fibromyalgia flares and I was so thankful for that!
Thank you for your concern!