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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have an NSAID/aspirin allergy so that will get you flagged as a drug seeker even though I've never been prescribed painkillers for any condition so not for migraines or for any major dental work, abscesses, never.  I had a sinus lift dental surgery for an implant which will cause swelling.  I was prescribed nothing at all because the minute you say allergy they flag you.  My husband and neighbour had the same surgery and were prescribed a short course of painkillers so along with the NSAIDS they could live comfortable through the post operative period.  I just had to tough it out.  Apparently the drug addicts all say they have the allergy which then reflects on people who really do.           [/quote]
Interesting. I have the same allergy and have never been flagged. And I’ve had several inpatient and out patient surgeries. Your doctors should be prescribing steroids for swelling/pain. And there are other drugs than NSAIDS for migraines.[/quote]

My neurologist wants me to use them as a break from Imitrex as I take it daily so when it gets bad, because she gives me the max amount she can I have to limit what I take so in theory I need something stronger (which I've never done).  You cannot or should not take two different triptans in 24 hours to make sure the first is out of your system.  My migraines are so bad, I don't need anything for dental work, including for cavities.  The 2 minutes of drilling is no big deal compared to my migranes.[/quote]

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