![]() But for me, it was easy and the 30 minutes went by really quickly.ģ:59 It's fantastic to have a real person, like a nurse, get in contact with you and give you great tips about what to expect for your infusion date.Ĥ:14 Since VYEPTI, I have the possibility of waking up without a migraine. Feel free to just take this time for yourself.ģ:34 That was fast, what do I need to do now?ģ:36 Why don't you take a minute to get your things together and you can set up your next infusion appointment 3 months from now, then you're all set to go about your day.ģ:47 Before my first infusion, I was a little bit nervous. Common side effects are stuffy nose, scratchy throat, and allergic reactions.Ģ:50 If you start to have any symptoms during your infusion, including the ones I just mentioned, let me know right away.ģ:08 Once the infusion starts, it will take about 30 minutes, so you can sit back, relax, you can use this time to read, or use your phone to check emails, or catch up on social media. Allergic reactions such as rash, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat, trouble breathing, hives, and redness in the face can occur. It's important to prepare for your infusion by making sure you are well hydrated, and if you are wearing sleeves, make sure they are loose enough to roll up above your elbows.Ģ:33 Side effects are possible. As you know, this treatment will be given to you as an IV infusion, delivering the medication right into your bloodstream.Ģ:20 Great, I’m ready and excited to get this going.Ģ:23 Okay, let's get started. I would have a migraine and have to cancel.ġ:41 How I heard about VYEPTI getting approved is I watched some of the migraine message boards, and when I heard that VYEPTI did get approved, actually my children and I went out and we celebrated with dinner out.Ģ:11 Hi Lealani, so you’re here today to receive VYEPTI. Before VYEPTI, I could not write things on a calendar and expect to keep them there so I wrote things on sticky notes. There's not anything in my life that migraine hasn't touched.ġ:22 Before VYEPTI, I tried everything from natural remedies to a multitude of prescriptions. I get an aura.Ġ:45 For me, they’re bright neon colors, bright flashy lights and nauseating.Ġ:53 When I'm in a migraine attack, I will go to my room and I will close out all the lights, but it gets lonely being by yourself in the middle of a migraine attack.ġ:06 It has caused me to lose jobs, it has caused me to not experience things with my family.ġ:14 I almost missed my own wedding. D8.0:12 My name is Lealani, I'm a mother, I enjoy crafting and playing the violin, and I'm a Migraine Victor and this is my story.Ġ:24 I was 5 years old when I had my first migraine attack they went undiagnosed until I was 18.Ġ:31 Migraine isn't just a headache it's a full body experience–it affects everything.Ġ:37 For me, migraine are devastating physically. ![]()
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