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by poppet
Fri Dec 17, 2010 5:16 pm
Forum: Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency (CCSVI)
Topic: Poll *Do you have headaches? often?*
Replies: 16
Views: 6137

I've cut back on the Imitrex too....from 100mg to 50mg and I cut them in 1/2. I'm also looking into the upper cervical chiro.....worth a try.
by poppet
Fri Dec 17, 2010 5:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Depression
Replies: 13
Views: 4010

What sort of work out do you do?
by poppet
Wed Dec 15, 2010 8:45 pm
Forum: Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency (CCSVI)
Topic: Poll *Do you have headaches? often?*
Replies: 16
Views: 6137

I've suffered migraines since my early 20's.....about 30 years....also tension headaches. They got worse over the years. I take imitrex (migraine headache is believed to be caused by a widening of the blood vessels in the head...Imitrex narrows thes vessels and relieves the symptoms of migriane head...
by poppet
Sat Dec 11, 2010 2:17 pm
Forum: Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency (CCSVI)
Topic: CCSVI Success (A Christmas Miracle, Frankly)
Replies: 28
Views: 7618

Thank you!

First let me say how sorry I am for the years of suffering and loss you and your wife have endured. Thank you for sharing your honest and uplifting story of this wonderful Christmas miracle you have experienced. I pray too that she will continue to improve. God Bless!
by poppet
Wed Oct 27, 2010 5:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What was your first MS symptom?
Replies: 47
Views: 40602

Difficult to know for sure....but the one that really got my attention was an out of the blue vertigo attack!

Also suffered severe migraines and looking back there were times of overwhelming fatigue.....of course both of these were attributed to stressful life :roll:
by poppet
Thu Jun 24, 2010 12:45 pm
Forum: Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency (CCSVI)
Topic: Canadians-pay via a BANK LOAN
Replies: 7
Views: 2089

As long as you have a good credit rating, you should be able to get a credit line. They didn't ask what the money was for. It all depends on your personal history with the Bank...is your mortgage/accounts with them....do you have a job...etc.
by poppet
Thu Jun 10, 2010 7:46 pm
Forum: Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency (CCSVI)
Topic: Action in Canadian Parliament..contact your MP now!
Replies: 7
Views: 2249

I've just received a copy of a letter, following, my MP sent to the Min of Health asking for support for Dr. Sandy McDonald along with the letter detailing Dr. Zamboni's work Dear Minister Aglukkaq, "On behalf of my constituent, I hasten to bring a matter to your attention regarding Multiple Sc...
by poppet
Tue Jun 01, 2010 5:03 pm
Forum: Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency (CCSVI)
Topic: Barrie Vascular Imaging
Replies: 9
Views: 3825

They are top notch and very caring. They are doing this on their own time and $ while trying hard to get govenment backing. It is encouraging to know there are people wanting to help simply because they care and want this option available to those who want it. I find it ludicrus that I can pay for p...
by poppet
Tue Mar 16, 2010 11:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Massage?
Replies: 7
Views: 2376

Trigger Point Therapy

Wow....finally I can understand the muscle pain I experience....makes sense...thanks Jack!! I went for trigger point therapy B4 MS ...... it was for migraines. They find the painful trigger spot and press on it...slowly releasing the tension. It was a bit painful...but a "good pain" It did...
by poppet
Fri Feb 19, 2010 7:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: migrane as a first symptom of ms
Replies: 29
Views: 5816

I've suffered migraines for 30 years. They became unbearable. I have used imitrex (a vasoconstrictor) to treat them.
by poppet
Mon Jan 11, 2010 7:03 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hi from a long timer
Replies: 8
Views: 2513

Hello,

Dx just over a year ago. B4 that dx with menieres. Have also suffered severe migraines for years. I'm very interested in the developments of CCSVI and also trying to help myself with diet. Thanks for all the great info here!

Poppet

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