QUOTE---MUST READ

By Chelsea Friday, February 15, 2008

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I was researching my new med, maxalt, and I came upon this quote--i know I appreciate it, i hope others do also!!

"A migraine is like a tornado. It attacks fast, usually without warning, and wreaks havoc regardless of what's going on in your life at that moment."

Stephen Silberstein, M.D., Director of the Jefferson Headache Clinic in Philadelphia

I tried maxalt for the first time today. WOW. The throbbing pain in my left temple is down to a 2 and I can actually open my eyes completely without wincing at the light....The med is quick acting and seems to be somewhat successful. It is a type of med that I can only take 2 in 24 hrs and 4 in a week, so we will see how successful it really is.

wish me luck!

chels

another day, another headache

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Nancy Harris Bonk, Health Guide

2/15/08 4:11pm

for sharing that wonderful quote. Dr. Silberstein is a wonderful doctor.

Eileen Gray

2/15/08 4:14pm

Good to hear that you got such quick results from the Maxalt!

As for the Dr.Silberstein quote - he is a doctor who really does "get it" when it comes to migraine disease.

Have you read Living Well with Migraine Disease and Headaches by Teri Robert ? It's a great read and very informative! It has become my Bible!

Good luck with the Maxalt!

jennyc

2/15/08 6:17pm

That's great news, Chelsea! It's terrific when an abortive med works that well!!

Heart jenny

GWP

2/16/08 2:18pm

Thanks for the Silberstein quote!

Congrats with the Maxalt! I've had more success with other triptans. I'm SO glad you're getting the relief a triptan can give you.

I've often had to take two doses of a triptan to get the best relief it's going to give me. I'd go for it if my symptoms weren't gone by the time I could take another dose.

I hope you become a poster child for Maxalt success. And remember, if it doesn't continue to be great, there are 6 other triptans.

Gretchen in Mississippi

qumesha

11/24/10 10:16am

Hey Chelsea, my name is Shea and I'm doing my Senior Project on migraines, and I was going to use your quote but in order to do so I would need your last name for citation. Think you can help me out?? Btw I love the quote, I experience migraines myself.

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