TRobert

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1. Frequent Flyers in the ED

   TRobert replied to RNin92's topic in Emergency

   Thanks! :) I DO see both sides of the issue, and just wish there were a way for Migraineurs to have a code word to use with ER staff to let them know we're legit. Several years ago, while on vacation, I'd spent two days in our darkened hotel room w...

2. Frequent Flyers in the ED

   TRobert replied to RNin92's topic in Emergency

   I TOTALLY agree with you about the two groups. After 40 years of Migraines, I may be able to at least walk and talk when I'm in misery, but I'm certainly not laughing and carrying on with friends. I've seen those people in ER waiting rooms, and have ...

3. Frequent Flyers in the ED

   TRobert replied to RNin92's topic in Emergency

   Let's discuss this a bit. As a nurse and a Migraineur, you know that NO medication works for everyone. I've not been to the ER for about three years, but I'll still use myself as an example. The last time I went to the ER with a Migraine, the doctor ...

4. Frequent Flyers in the ED

   TRobert replied to RNin92's topic in Emergency

   I've been following this thread, and what bothers me is apparent assumption that most people presenting in the ER with a Migraine are "drug seeking." Migraine specific drugs such as Zomig and Maxalt do NOT work for all Migraineurs. They work for appr...

5. How many visits until you label a frequent flyer or drug seeker?

   TRobert replied to z's playa's topic in Emergency

   >>In your case, if you are truly doing everything you can to PREVENT a headache, and you understand that the ER is only a temporary solution for a chronic problem, most ER nurses and docs will not label you a FF or drug seeker. By the way, narc...

6. pain management

   TRobert replied to LLH's topic in Emergency

   Thanks, Z! I'm fortunate that I don't have to go to the ER often for a Migraine. In fact, I haven't had to do so for about four years now. The lights and noise are horrid. I've always been treated with the utmost consideration and respect in the ER...

7. pain management

   TRobert replied to LLH's topic in Emergency

   l.rae said presented an interesting list of points that may be characteristics of the mo of a "drug seeker." i'd like to respond to some of them below: there is so much more to it than that....for instance, do you: 1.ask the nurse as soon as she com...