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Topic: Shot in Head for headaches-no joke

tjtighe
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 4057

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I was told by my llmd that a few docs are giving shots in the head which control headaches for several months. He mentioned Dr. G.B. a D.O. in PA. Has anyone had or heard of this? After 27 years of a headache a "shot in the head" sounds good to me:-)

tj

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tj

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Lymetoo
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Member # 743

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What kind of shots? I've had prolotherapy [shots] in the base of my head. They do help migraines. Just make sure there's no steroids involved!

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2tired2live
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Member # 8796

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I get 145 units of botox injected into my head every 60 days to help relieve migraines. maybe that?

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proud pup
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Member # 4152

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Got several shots from the Dr. you are speaking of. Very expensive and never worked.

I believe it was a kind of nerve block.

My head pain is very severe maybe that is why it did not help. I gave it 4-5 trys. It was suppose to numb the pain but it never phased me or the pain.

I would get one shot in atleast 3 trigger points
They cost $65 a shot.

This is my own personal opinion and experience.

I, like you, would do anything to relieve the head pain.

If they had worked I would be happy to pay the expensive price.

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proud pup
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FYI

I have now just started Topamax for my migrines.

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hurtingramma
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Member # 7770

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I had botox injections in the forehead - didn't do a thing.

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Lymetoo
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Member # 743

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check these out:

http://www.prolodoc.com/faber4.htm
http://www.prolodoc.com/zale.htm
http://www.prolotherapy.com/
success stories:
http://www.prolotherapy.com/proloaudio.htm

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Foggy
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 1584

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I had Procaine injections in my head for metals toxicity and headaches. Didn't do much for my symptoms, other than drain my over-picked wallet.

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tjtighe
LymeNet Contributor
Member # 4057

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Thanks, all. I, too, have just started Topamax for the constant headache. Hope it works. Am titrating from 15mg./day to 25mg.2x/day. Hoping it works so I can continue with Bart and Babs meds.

Will check out those websites. Thanks.

tj

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