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I was recently prescribed DHE injectable. However, my neurologist didn't give me any info on how to inject myself. I thought I'd get that info at the pharmacy, and while the pharmacist did give me some good advice, they also said that I should have been instructed on this by the doctor (or doctor's office).
I've injected cats and mice. I don't know if I can inject myself, especially without any training. I've emailed my doctor a few times and she hasn't given much response in how I would go about getting trained on injecting myself. I'm also not allowed to have Fiornal anymore because I was using it more than 3 times a week when I didn't have anything else to take for my headaches. I'm now on neurontin for preventative, which seems to work but makes me dizzy when I try to go for walks, and I'm thinking the walking is important since I'm already overweight & the neurontin can cause weight gain. Regarding the dizziness, the doc said "it would stop once I get used to the meds". I'm tempted to go to yet another neurologist. Lately, the only doctor I'm happy with in my medical group is the OB/GYN and I've only seen her once. Any advice? thanks in advance. Posted on 10/07/09, 01:10 pm |
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sorry no advice. i am shocked your dr never showed you hOW to inject yourself!
have you called the office? i would demand to talk to him. good luck. 
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I am sorry you are having such a tough time. I know for myself, I would try many other things prior to injecting myself. Do you have other options?
I would call the neurologist's office until you get an answer. If that means twice a day, call twice a day. Or ask for the person's name you are speaking to and ask when you might expect a call THEN call HER BACK when you haven't heard anything. As far as another doctor - I would not hijack this doctor yet. But you really do need a doctor who will respond when you need help. Check out the credentials and if you can find someone better go for it if not then hang in there. I< would want the best doctor even if you have to pester them. If this continues, check around for another doctor.
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Self injection is really a skill which needs to be taught. As a nurse, I can't, in good faith, instruct you, as I have NO idea how DHE is to be used, IM? IV, SUB Q? I'm clueless. I used it in a NASAL form years ago, and had to get if from a special compounding pharmacy out of state. It made me very sick, but many people have good luck with it.
Your doctor really does owe you the service of showing you how to inject, or prescribing a nasal DHE.
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