Thread Tools Display Modes
Prev Previous Post   Next Post Next
Old 01-20-2011, 11:01 AM #6
Dr. Smith's Avatar
Dr. Smith Dr. Smith is offline
Senior Member (**Dr Smith is named after a character from Lost in Space, not a medical doctor)
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Lost in Space
Posts: 3,515
10 yr Member
Dr. Smith Dr. Smith is offline
Senior Member (**Dr Smith is named after a character from Lost in Space, not a medical doctor)
Dr. Smith's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Lost in Space
Posts: 3,515
10 yr Member
Default I'm STILL Idiopathic....

Quote:
Originally Posted by mrsD View Post
Well, I am a bit confused.
Aren't we all?

All the PN causes on that list have been ruled out by a passel of neuros, coupla podiatrists, and my spine guy (ortho).

The chronic headaches (fifteen or more per month for three consecutive months is the criterion for "chronic" with regard to headaches) were thought to be New Persistent Daily Headache, but were later found to be from Chronic Tension Type Headache/Migraine Complex - Sudden Onset stemming from reactivation of the Epstein Barr virus from having Mono as a teen. After several years of searching (and suffering), I found the neuro known as "The Headache Guy" here. He asked me 3 questions and had them pegged. While there is currently no treatment or cure for these conditions (just treating the headaches, and none of the prophylactics worked for me), fortunately they often lessen in frequency over time (i.e. years), which has happened to some extent; they're no longer chronic by definition, but frequent enough... Sometimes they're cervicogenic, sometimes migraine, and sometimes both (what I call "double-whammies") and sometimes they can fool you; you think they're one type and they're actually the other ("foolies"); foolies are the worst because each type is treated with different types of meds, and the meds are virtually useless against the other type.

Magnets don't work for me, and I've run the gammut of "alternative therapies". I use the ones that work for me, and fugetabout the ones that don't....

I'll keep investigating causes for the PN, but when the top PN guy at Strong cuts you loose, you need some pretty respectable citations/studies to get them to go further. Either that or I've got to find the unaffiliated "PN Guy" who has so far eluded me.

Doc
__________________
Dr. Zachary Smith
Oh, the pain... THE PAIN...

Dr. Smith is NOT a medical doctor. He was a character from LOST IN SPACE.
All opinions expressed are my own. For medical advice/opinion, consult your doctor.
Dr. Smith is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
 


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Stim is officially back on!! tchr012 SCS & Pain Pumps 28 02-10-2011 03:34 PM
The process has officially started! smae SCS & Pain Pumps 114 02-07-2011 11:32 PM
i officially quit! legzzalot The Stumble Inn 4 03-05-2010 08:33 PM
Heat and MS: Okay, it's officially hot now... Kitty Multiple Sclerosis 9 07-02-2009 01:13 PM


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:32 AM.


Powered by vBulletin • Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.

vBulletin Optimisation provided by vB Optimise (Lite) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2025 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
 

NeuroTalk Forums

Helping support those with neurological and related conditions.

 

The material on this site is for informational purposes only,
and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment
provided by a qualified health care provider.


Always consult your doctor before trying anything you read here.