Posted by Barbara D. on February 11, 1999 at 23:23:55:
In Reply to: First time poster w/ question posted by Virginian (Barry Watson) on February 11, 1999 at 18:18:37:
A little while back (check postings from about a week ago) we discussed this. NO, you're not a wimp or weak. You HURT and you want some relief.
Imitrex is still undergoing testing. I read (on another site) that one test case took 240 injections in an 11 mo. period and had no ill effects that they can find.
Someone said that if it comes to the pain or taking a risk of "possible" side effects, I'll take the risk. I'm with them. We probably all exceed the recommended dosage, but if relief is there, to stop the pain, I don't care about the side effects.
The advantage of Imitrex over the ergotomines (DHE and Cafagot) is NO rebound HAs - or at least they've not had any reported. The disadvantage - the cost.
Take the Imitrex - don't hurt. I've had 3 today myself. Hugs BD