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Hello
I am just wondering if there is anyone else out there suffering from Ice-pick headache. I have just been diagnosed with it and my Dr seems to think it will just go on it's own although I am not convinced. Would like to know what medication other people have taken with success. Any info would be gratefully appreciated.
Thanks
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marlene21102 annag77
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annag77 marlene21102
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No I don't have any allergies. Mine came on very suddenly and I was getting around 6 or 7 attacks a day. Now I am on medication they have subsided somewhat thank goodness.
Cheetah annag77
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I mentioned it to the doctor at one time, but, after examining me, he said he thought everything was fine.
Cheetah annag77
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annag77 Cheetah
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The neurologist prescribed me with Amitriptyline (up to 25mgs) which is an anti-depressant but used in small doses for nerve pain. That takes a good few weeks to have any effect so while that is kicking in, he has prescribed me Indometacin which is supposed to be very effective for Ice pick headaches although not so great on the stomach, hence it is just for a few weeks. I have still been having attacks though so I'm not that impressed with it to be honest.
Cheetah annag77
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I hope it works for you eventually.
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