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After waking up at 4:00AM with a screaming #8 I got up,took two Excedrin. ate a cracker, and drank a quart of water. The screaming got louder and I thought My head would explode. I put an ice pack on top, and leaned forward, face down facing the floor. Suddenly the pain lessened. I held that position for 10 minutes, and the pain went down to a 4, then 3. Right now it's about a 2. Lying down is a bad thing. Leaning forward is a good thing. Try it. 
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Re: Bend, Baby
« Reply #1 on: Jun 11th, 2003, 7:08am » |
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Glad you found something to lessen the pain.
For me I have to be standing straight and tall or if sitting I have to be straight up, head held high and breathing as deep as possible. There is no laying down, no bending over or even close to it during an attack.
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Re: Bend, Baby
« Reply #2 on: Jun 11th, 2003, 8:55am » |
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well, IMHO, it was probably the combo of the water and ice that helped abort this particular attack. I've seen that happen for Mike. Sometimes copious amounts of water can fool the attack - or drown it, I guess.
I've, however, also seen him abort an attack by brushing his teeth! LOL
'Tis a strange thing, this Clusterbeast.
Glad you found relief. I guess doing a Gumby impression could also help take some pressure off your sinuses...er...sinusi?
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Two Excedrin? Pain went from an 8 to a 2?
Doesn't sound like CH to me (IMHO). But, what do I know. Whatever works.
Good luck & I hope it gets better for you.
Ya never know, maybe this "bend" thing will work for others. If at least 1 person is helped, the post is well worth it. Thanks barbee.
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Hey, I've had CH for 13 years, so I should know what they are.
Well, maybe it was time for the Beast to move on...the #8 seemed like it lasted forever. Anyway, the departure took place while analyzing the carpeting.
And about numbers....to me an 8 is a pain that makes me moan, groan, bang my head, and pray to die on the spot. So what is a #10 like? ???
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Re: Bend, Baby
« Reply #5 on: Jun 11th, 2003, 11:10am » |
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barbee, I also usually end up on my knees, bent over, banging my head on the floor, table, cabinet, etc......whatever ends up between my head and the floor. I pace and pace until it becomes too much, then I hit my knees.
on Jun 11th, 2003, 10:00am, barbee wrote:| So what is a #10 like? ??? |
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I found this quote in the archives, it's a pretty good description. I know I've hit a 10 when I can smash my head on a pipe fence, and it feels damn GOOD.
on Oct 17th, 2002, 2:10am, F1World wrote:
It started about 2 am... I was awakened from my sleep with this burning senstation in my ear and back of my neck, I tried to shift positions and return to my peaceful sleep, but it wasn't happening. Something in my mind told me immediately that I was dealing with the same crap I did a couple years ago, and even though I tried to convince myself that it wasn't the same, I KNEW it was. My right eye felt like I took a couple punches, and my right nostril was starting to leak, I could almost feel fluid running behind my back molars on the right side of my skull. I got out of bed, and went downstairs, all the while, this pressure in the right side of my brain kept building, and building, my right eyelid was beginning to swell shut. I was squinting and it was tearing. Maybe 2 minutes had elapsed when WHAM, the pressuse went from uncomfortable, to downright insane. The back and right side of my neck felt like it was on fire, my brain on the right side was numb, my teeth were aching.. and my eyeball felt like it was gonna explode..... my god, I was trying to sit in the chair, and for some reason, with my head resting on my right shoulder, it seemed I was getting a bit of relief, when this wave of pain ripped through my head... I kept looking at the tears coming out of my eyes, convinced there was blood pouring out... I dropped to the floor and pressed my hands so hard against my temples that I thought I was gonna crush my skull, it wasn't helping, I got up and well..... I went insane.... it's the only thing I think I can describe it.... stark raving lunatic insane.... I was pacing from room to room, crying, flinging myself to the floor, getting back up again... holding my head, squeezing my temples, I looked up to the MAN above and literally begged him, that I would do anything, ANYTHING, just make this madness stop.... he wasn't in that morning, and I suffered... I wanted to die, just simply that, I wanted death to take me as I just could not deal with this excruciating, horrible, horrible pain. I was chewing Tylenol like tic tacs.. screw swallowing, I was chewing them into a paste .... 10 minutes passed, then 20, then 30... I was back in the chair, I swear my brain was cooked... I mean, the entire right side was numb from forehead to behind my right ear was numb, I was rocking myself in this chair.. wimpering like a lost little boy, and then, as suddenly as it started... it was gone. I was SO freakin exhausted, I couldn't find the strength to climb back up the stairs... so I slept in the chair... for 2 whole hours, when this madness started all over again. |
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Re: Bend, Baby
« Reply #6 on: Jun 12th, 2003, 12:13am » |
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on Jun 11th, 2003, 8:20am, KingOfPain wrote:But, what do I know. Whatever works.
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Thought I made this clear. I will try one more time.
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Re: Bend, Baby
« Reply #7 on: Jun 12th, 2003, 1:20am » |
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yeh, I doubt if the excedrin did much, sometimes mine just go away faster?? Sometimes 10 minutes/ Usually I attribute that to my ice and hot water treatment early.
But now I have plenty of imitrex shots in my fridge, and if one comes I'll zap it!!
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Re: Bend, Baby
« Reply #9 on: Jun 12th, 2003, 6:45am » |
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on Jun 11th, 2003, 10:00am, barbee wrote:Hey, I've had CH for 13 years, so I should know what they are.
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13 years & don't know what a 10 is like?
Hmmmmmmm. ???
I am very happy you don't know what a 10 is "like" barbee. Lucky you.
I have dealt with the beast for more than 20 years & I damn well know what a 10 is "like". I live with what a 10 is "like".
I rest my case.
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Re: Bend, Baby
« Reply #10 on: Jun 12th, 2003, 8:12am » |
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I chewed 30 excedrin once to stop the pain...all I ended up with was a CH with an upset stomach....
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Re: Bend, Baby
« Reply #11 on: Jun 12th, 2003, 8:28am » |
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on Jun 11th, 2003, 11:10am, Roxy wrote:
I found this quote in the archives, it's a pretty good description.
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You're right Roxy that is about the best decription of a k-10 that I've heard or read.
I just cringe every time I read it...been there, done that.
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