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    Gastric Sleeve Member reinventme's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
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    Alexis
    Surgery date
    06/12/2014
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    Ryan Heider
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    Apr 2014
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    Default Re: Rude medical staff and the brush off (Long)

    I have suffered headaches for years. I went to the hospital with stroke like symptoms and was told it was just a migraine. They gave me a phenergan drip and ithelped with headache. I started taking dramamine when i felt one coming on and using peppermint oil. The peppermint stick did not work, only the pure peppermint oil found in health stores. I put it on my temples and forehead. Do not get near eyes or it will burn. I also found that my neck was often out of alignment so i see a chiropractor regularly. Sometimes aligning my neck is the only thing that helps. I have gotten tordol shots, but only at the md office so about 5 total shots in 15 years. Try to get a shot instead a Rx for ten, they would be more likely to give it.

    I fell and got whiplash this past winter and the headaches were really bad. I was prescribed the fiorecet and it actually helped a lot. This is just what helped me not medical advice. I am also on propanolol/INDERAL NOW. I have alao tried topomax. It helps some.



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    Gastric Sleeve Member Happydales's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Laurie
    Surgeon
    Darin Minkin DO
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    May 2014
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    Default Re: Rude medical staff and the brush off (Long)

    I've had 6 cervical spine surgeries, have ruptured discs in my low back and have rheumatoid arthritis. I see a pain doctor for pain medication and steroid injections. Have you tried getting referral to a pain physician. I was talking with a patient while we were waiting to get our injections. She suffered from migraines and came in for injections. She said they were very effective and lasted for months.

    Laurie



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    Gastric Sleeve Member
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    04/15/2014
    Surgeon
    Nicholson
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    Default Re: Rude medical staff and the brush off (Long)

    @reinventme Thank you for your response. I have tried phenergan for years and have it primarily for nausea.

    @Happydales Yes, I have tried a pain management doctor.


    Thanks to everyone responding or taking the time to read. It is appreciated.


  5. #19
    Gastric Sleeve Member Happydales's Avatar
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Name
    Laurie
    Surgeon
    Darin Minkin DO
    Join Date
    May 2014
    Last Activity
    12-02-2014 04:14 PM
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    St. Louis
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    Default Re: Rude medical staff and the brush off (Long)

    That is crazy that the pain dr won't give you pain meds. What are you suppose to do? I would be really mad. Did the pain dr try injections?

    Laurie



  6. #20
    Gastric Sleeve Member
    I have had a gastric sleeve.
    Surgery date
    04/15/2014
    Surgeon
    Nicholson
    Join Date
    Jan 2013
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    692
    Said "Thanks" 28 Times
    Was Thanked 142 Times in 132 Posts
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    Default Re: Rude medical staff and the brush off (Long)

    Yes, I've had injections, botox and nerve blocks. Like I said, I've tried a lot...

    It will work out eventually, I'm praying. Thanks.


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