[Mirtazapine (remeron)]

Hubby has taken this med for several years with no major problems. He has sleep problems, PTSD & panic disorder. We found that he couldn't take any SSRI's (increased his panic attacks), the Remeron seems to work fairly well. Not a miracle, but an improvement...I hope it helps you.

Teresa

[Internet Searches]

Don,

It does sound like your browser has been hijack. If you can search the internet for a site called "HiJackThis" These people have excellent tools to help you remove malware and spyware. You do have to know a little something about computers though. Also, another hint. If you are running IE7--After you remove your malware/spyware IE7 will need to be reset (I think that's what Microsoft calls it)anyway, if you go to Microsoft's website they will explain how to do this. It's a very simple process.

Good luck.

Teresa

[New Member Also]

Welcome!

I am the wife of a Vietnam vet. This website was a big help to me, still is. I don't log on every day but if I can help, let me know.

Teresa

[Va Doctor]

Dianne--I would go into your VAMC & talk to your patient advocate. You might want to call first and see if you need to make an appointment. We had a conflict several years back with a primary care doc, complained to the advocate, voila, new doc. We've had to use an advocate several times over the years, always with a good result.

Teresa

[Migraines]

Tamara,

I've had migraines for many years. There are prophylaxis drugs that you can take that prevent migraine attacks such as Topamax, beta blockers (toprol XL, Inderal etc), Elavil, SSRI's etc. Then there are the drugs that help the pain once you have a migraine or feel you are getting a migraine. There are a lot of those. Since I was diagnosed with heart disease in 2002 I can't use the drugs that constrict the blood vessels such as Midrin or any of the Triptans. That's how those drugs work they constrict the blood vessels in your head (and everywhere else for that matter) causing your migraine to stop). The triptans are drugs like Relpax, Maxalt & Imitrex, they work well for a lot of people if you can use them. Then there's the narcotic pain relievers. I've had a lot of luck with Stadol Nasal spray. One spray of that & my migraine is gone for a while. Of course, it's not gone for good but in 10 minutes it's gone for a while.

I started on Topamax in December. It has been a wonder drug for me! I was having 10-15 migraines a month and I'm now down to less than 5. You have to start on Topamax really slow & it's a really hard drug to get used to & has some bad side effects at first but they DO go away, at least they did for me. For about a week your minds kind of fuzzy & I was really forgetful but it did go away & boy was it worth it, I'm glad I stuck with it. My quality of life is much better.

If I can help any more, just ask.

Teresa

[Can Someone Read An Ekg]

Kathy,

Here is a great website about ECG's (EKG):

http://www.ecglibrary.com/

Teresa

[Dr Clinic Refused Champva]

Kathy--

I have used Champva for several years now. What I have found is that if a doc/hospital accepts Medicare patients, they accept Champva.

Teresa

I called St. Mary's Womens Clinic today and they said they did not accept

ChampVA and I would be liable for the full amount of the bill. This is the first

time I've tried to use the ChampVa. Is it going to be difficult to find a clinic that will

accept ChampVA?

Kathy

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