Jessica Cook64 said:I’d take a twitch on the right side any day—my grandmother used to swear by it, claiming a right-side flicker is a sign of incoming good luck or some kind of windfall. 😬
Well, I heard the exact opposite once: if it's the left eye, you're fine; if it's the right, you're in for trouble. 😁 😉
William White2 said:but I’m from Cleveland, and lately, all I read is that you show up with five grand in your pocket only to have them amputate a leg instead of just fixing a clogged artery...
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William White2 said:everything just starts blurring right in front of my eyes—first, I can't find a single point of focus for maybe fifteen minutes, then my peripheral vision goes hazy, and once it passes, I'm left with a massive headache and feeling totally nauseous.
That sounds suspiciously like a migraine. 😢 especially if that headache comes paired with nausea or even vomiting. Your first move should be seeing an ophthalmologist (assuming you haven't already), and if their report comes back clean, then go see a neurologist. I sincerely hope it isn't a migraine—honestly, it would be much better if you just needed a pair of glasses...🙂
Can someone with actual expertise explain why the Voltaren patches actually work for me, while the pills—neither the Forte nor the Rapid versions—seem to do absolutely nothing? It’s almost as if they aren't even the same medication... which, logically speaking, feels like a bit of a stretch, doesn't it?!!?
Oh, right—I think someone mentioned Ketonal and Knavon earlier... if my memory serves, they belong to the same class as Voltaren, though I'm far from an expert when it comes to dissecting chemical compositions.
Knavon Forte works wonders for my period cramps. However, if it turns out to be just as harsh on the system as Voltaren 😕 then I won't be sticking around long enough... to keep rambling on this forum.😬
Walter Myers4 said:what's the name for that at the pharmacy? personally, I find Voltaren works wonders—it just hits me a little too hard sometimes.😁
It’s called Naproxen. I have some sitting in my cabinet right now, but honestly, the tablets don't do a thing for me... It is quite curious, though—I've never found any Voltaren pills to be effective, yet when I use the Voltaren gel, it actually manages to soothe my more intense migraine attacks. I haven't stumbled upon a logical explanation for why the topical version works while the oral one fails, but as long as it provides relief, I'll keep using 👍 whenever the pain becomes unbearable; at this point, a heart attack almost sounds like.......a reprieve.😁
Walter Myers4, as soon as I saw that article about Voltaren in the paper, you were the first person who came to mind.😘
quietbadger said:I get hit by these attacks right in the middle of the night... and once I finally wake up, my stomach is just completely shot—I can't keep ANYTHING down no matter what I try to swallow. Usually, the only thing that actually works is getting to the ER for some IV meds. However, lately, I’ve "discovered" Voltaren Caplets. They’re a total lifesaver when I'm stuck somewhere far from an emergency room..
It’s almost like she’s describing my exact life. Because of that, I think I might give the spray a shot—plus, those dissolvable strips seem like a solid option since they melt in your mouth without needing water...
Though, honestly, maybe the caplets aren't such a bad idea either... ☕
Chris Wright4 said:Nothing at all. 🙂 Look, you have to understand how the system works here—your primary care physician is really the only one with the actual authority to write that prescription. A neurologist might suggest it, sure, but they’re essentially just offering a professional opinion or a recommendation at that point. They don't hold the pen for the final paperwork. You might want to try sitting down for a real conversation with your GP; perhaps if you lay it all out clearly, she'll see where you're coming from. If they deem it appropriate—which is always a bit of a gamble, isn't it?—they’ll likely just hand over the medication without even bothering with a formal recommendation.
That is precisely what I was thinking—well, more or less. 🙂 Well, fine then—I suppose they’ll get around to it... eventually. Or so I’d like to think. 😉
I'm heading out there next week.
Chris Wright4 said:I’ve been through this myself—having moved here from abroad—and I find it quite baffling that it’s nowhere to be found. I managed to pick up some Maxalt at a local pharmacy, but honestly, they really ought to stock it in more places. It’s likely just one of those newer medications that hasn't quite made its way onto every single shelf yet—you know how it goes with the rollout of new drugs.
That whole situation involving the immigrant—now that was a few years back.🙂 So, I eventually just threw in the towel—mostly because, if I’m being honest, it wasn't exactly doing wonders for me anyway... (tbl.)
I'll check my local CVS first—if they don't have what I need, I know a certain pharmacy over in San Diego that should definitely be stocked up. 😉
Thanks a million... though, to be honest, I’m not exactly thrilled about buying them... I actually had a prescription for Imigran once, but since they didn't carry it here at the local pharmacy, I ended up grabbing it while I was traveling abroad... apparently, our domestic prescriptions don't hold much weight once you cross the border. 😢
I saw a neurologist quite a while back—she recommended Imigran at the time—but if I were to try and get a new script now, I’d likely be stuck waiting on a specialist appointment for about a month, maybe even several months, only to have her tell me that there are these newer Maxalt tablets available instead. 😁
I’ve already gone through the absolute ringer with endless searches and medical imaging; I’ve done my time with the specialists, so frankly, I have zero desire to deal with the medical bureaucracy all over again... if you'll excuse me... I just really hope my primary care physician will be willing to write that prescription for me. 😍
Can anyone provide some more detailed insight regarding Maxalt melts? I’m curious about the administration process—how exactly do you take them?—and what everyone's actual experiences have been like. 🙂 I’ve experimented with Zomig, but it didn't really do much for me. As for Imigran tablets, I always seem to miss my window of opportunity because they're so frequently out of stock—not to mention they're quite pricey...😢
Currently, I'm relying on coffee to get through, but once the migraine hits hard and the nausea kicks in, nothing seems to touch the pain. It has me weighing my options: should I stick with an Imigran spray or make the switch to Maxalt melts? I'm stuck in a bit of a dilemma here... 😕
P.S. Avamigran actually worked wonders for me, but they pulled it from the market for a while due to dependency concerns... quite a setback. Occasionally, a high dose of Advil helps a little, too.
Edward Green said:not really. I just hopped onto the forum and noticed my post count was sitting somewhere in the fifty-something range—I figured, hey, at least those survived the purge.
redheron12 said:Well, from what I can gather, everyone has at least one unread message sitting there...
It probably just says: "Dear forum members, please be advised that your private messages are currently circling the drain at 3 PM."
No... uh... no, it isn't coming from the admin...😁
That isn't really the issue here—we're all just being a bit dramatic on the boards... and honestly, what else is a forum for if not for a little theatricality? 🙂 😉
Emo§ion:D said:I honestly don't see the point here... If you want to have a private chat with someone—you know, away from prying eyes—just take it elsewhere and call it a day. Besides, wouldn't you eventually be deleting them anyway due to that 75-post limit? 😁
The issue is specifically about the messages that were supposedly sent but never actually arrived. I get an email notification saying a message was received, yet there's absolutely nothing in my inbox...
...well, I suppose I let myself get my hopes up too, didn't I? I’m still sitting here nursing that same stubborn optimism—you can tell by the way I keep expecting things to actually work out, even when it's clear they're doing the same thing to everyone else... heh...😁 😁 😁
Well, yes—and there’s one more thing... I was out running errands in town earlier (Nicole Mendoza80), but now I am back at my desk, though I am about to dive headfirst into some studying...