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up late in ft lauderdale
« on: Jun 14th, 2003, 11:53pm » |
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 . Man, havin a rough time here. I am really glad to have found this site. It makes it a bit better when I know I'm not alone. Thanks to everyone, just need to vent
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« Reply #1 on: Jun 14th, 2003, 11:59pm » |
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on Jun 14th, 2003, 11:53pm, scotg. wrote:| . Man, havin a rough time here. I am really glad to have found this site. It makes it a bit better when I know I'm not alone. Thanks to everyone, just need to vent |
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Vent away Dude......Having a rough time?
Your not alone!!!!
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Re: up late in ft lauderdale
« Reply #2 on: Jun 15th, 2003, 3:41am » |
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As Jonny says: Rant away.
Yup. Finding others is amazing. When I got on line, I wasn't surprised to find a place. But this place and all its info and lunacy, became an addiction. Careful, if you're lucky it will affect you the same way.
Here is my post of a technique that worked wonders for me and has helped others too:
Dr. Wright's Circulatory Technique
This is not transcendental meditation, imagery, relaxation, or anything psychic. It's entirely physical and takes a lot of work and concentration. Give this method a good workout. It’s not a miracle, but it’s been helpful to many.
When I was diagnosed, my neurologist said to treat this as a vascular problem. I was told to concentrate on “redirecting” blood circulation in order to retard flow to the head. This is done by trying to “send” blood into the arms and hands or other extremities. When properly done, your hands will become warm and redder with increased circulation. I also found it easier to concentrate on one hand.
This relieves just slightly, the pressure on the affected vessel, which indirectly causes our pain. We all have this ability but it can be exhausting. I was often able shorten my attacks from about half an hour to no more than a few minutes. Sometimes, when awake, I could entirely abort the attack IF I KEPT AT IT. Often, I would suffer only minor discomfort instead of excruciating pain. Do not stop just because your hands are warm or redder. Keep this up until you are sure it's subsided. If you let up or lose concentration, it’s very hard to restart this process. It may take some time but when this works, the relief is almost immediate.
I learned this from the doctor in a few minutes. He simply told me to try to keep blood away from the head. He thought it easiest to concentrate on the arms and hands but any place that works for you is fine. He said to think of it as "filling your hands" with redirected blood. It’s important to keep at it THROUGH the pain. This will be difficult, but it’s the only way this technique will work. Don’t let up until you are sure the attack has ended.
This will not always work, but I think it will always have at least some effect on the severity and duration of the attacks. It can be useful between medications or while waiting for some other drug to take effect. All it takes is a little practice. It was fairly easy to learn and what I'm writing here is more than I got from the doctor, as I've drawn from my own experience.
When awakened in horrible pain, it’s very hard to focus, but I think it’s always worth a try. This costs nothing but hard work, is harmless, non-invasive, and it gives us a fighting chance.
I wish you the best of luck - Charlie Strand
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It makes it a bit better when I know I'm not alone.
It makes it a bit better when I know I'm not alone.
It makes it a bit better when I know I'm not alone.
whew....this post just goes to show how much can be said in a few select lines...it's got it all man!
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Re: up late in ft lauderdale
« Reply #4 on: Jun 15th, 2003, 9:42am » |
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Never alone ....never again....welcome. Drop by anytime cause we are......
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