Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Chris Z's Posts

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks & Migraine

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 moreChevron

Orphenadrine (Norflex)

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 moreChevron

Botox Experience

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 moreChevron

Botox APPROVED!

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 moreChevron

Trick to infusion a learning curve

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 moreChevron