My son suffered a concusion while playing
basketball 4 weeks ago. Since, he has
been hospitalized 3 times. Twice, he
received the maximum doses of iv dhe
(dihydoergotamine)sp? They also tried iv
mag sulfate, iv depakene, and a long high
dose of oral steroids, a course of high
dose oxygen, all without relief. He is
11 years old and has had a severe migraine
for 4 weeks solid. He also has severe
vertigo and cannot sleep. He is
currently taking celexa as a preventative,
skelaxin for musculoskeletal pain,
zanaflex at bedtime to help with sleep and
muscle spasms. For emergency relief: he
is using migranal nasal spray. The best
his headache has been is a 6 out of a
0-10 pain scale. He has not been
headache free the first time. He is also
going to physical therapy several times
per week and receiving trigger point
injections, ultrasound therapy and deep
tissue massage, again with no relief.
Any one have additional suggestions or
know of a good place to go for a second
opinion? 2 mris and 3 cts were all
negative (without contrast).
