I had my permanent ONS surgery @ five weeks ago and during my recovery my neurologist prescribed DHE injections. I have been using them since then with great success, not only for common migraine, but also menstrual related migraine. I just got my period today and normally I would be in migraine hell, but no, just menstrual cramps that naproxen sodium helps. The nurses at the hospital showed me how to administer the injection and it is very easy. You can use it up to 3 times a day, but I tend to only need it once. The recommended max is 6ml per week, with each injection being 1ml. The best part about it is that apparently DHE doesn't cause rebound like triptans and analgesics do. I suppose that is why so many headache specialist do DHE infusions for treatment refractory migraine or headache with good results. I see my neurologist this week and can't wait to tell him how happy I am. I am going to suggest I do the IV 5 day treatment, as I suffer from NDPH and migraine, and see if we can get my pain down to zero for the first time in ages. |
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