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Chris Z on Migraine
Saturday, November 19 2011
I am currently reading this incredible book about Henrietta Lacks' cells (HeLa) that were taken in 1951. Out of curiosity I did a search on HeLa and migraine and came up with over 1 million results. The initial results pop up Familial Hemiplegic Migraine. I just find this so interesting that the cells of one woman have been researched... Read more
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Chris Z on Migraine
Saturday, July 16 2011
Over the years I have taken the muscle relaxant Orphenadrine primarily for low-back issues. Tonight I had some loose meds around & when I searched, found that it has use in the migraine world. Several sites list the following: "in many cases Orphenadrine is helpful against migraine and cluster headaches." So this... Read more
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Chris Z on Migraine
Saturday, January 22 2011
This is my first sharepost on my personal botox experience. I've not noticed any other patient experiences posted on most any sites, so if I may be so bold.
The insurance process was not without a handful of glitches, it took two requests by the insurance company for additional information and took about 6 weeks. In between... Read more
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Chris Z on Migraine
Saturday, January 01 2011
I got word on Thursday that Botox for my migraines has been approved! The approval process along with 2 inquiries by UBH took about 6 weeks. The insurance approved pharmacy called Thursday for my approval to send it to my doctor. It would have arrived yesterday, but the doctor's office was closed so I should receive... Read more
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Chris Z on Migraine
Tuesday, December 28 2010
This is just a personal observation.
I currently have 2 infusion options open to me by my doctors, a 3rd if I end up in an ER (no thanks).
I have often "waited" until things got so bad that I was having trouble getting any treatments let alone infusions to provide even a 24 hour break from the... Read more
