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I'm New - Please be gentle
« on: Sep 14th, 2003, 8:26am » |
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Hi to all,
I am a newbie and have never written to a message board before. I was fortunate  (?) to have been diagnosed with CH early. The demon first visited about a month ago, middle of the night and I’m up panting with the dog (who wants to go outside since I’m up and pacing). At first I thought it was a sinus infection. Made an appointment with an ENT doc. Two weeks later, a couple of late night trips to the ER and a CT scan, he referred me to a very sharp neurologist. Welcome to the wonderful (?) world of CH. It is a relief to know what I have but it doesn’t help make the pain go away. I found your web site last Wednesday and been lurking for a few days. I’ve read many of the threads and have already found some valuable information - THANX!
I’ve found that for me hot, hot showers, an ice bag and a couple of cups of fresh coffee (while sitting outside with the dog) helps take the edge off. The neuro suggested O2 and I tried it when I felt an attack coming on. I was amazed that it worked.
Please bear with me while I learn the CH lingo. I am very glad that I’ve found this site.
Regards,
F2
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Re: I'm New - Please be gentle
« Reply #1 on: Sep 14th, 2003, 8:42am » |
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Welcome aboard, frenz
If anyone gives you a hard time here ill put my boot in their ass!
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Re: I'm New - Please be gentle
« Reply #2 on: Sep 14th, 2003, 8:57am » |
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Thanks, jonny. It's nice to know I'll have help.
f2
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Re: I'm New - Please be gentle
« Reply #3 on: Sep 14th, 2003, 9:01am » |
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 Welcome to the board Frenzik !!!!!!!! We're really a great bunch of people when we don't have a headache !!!!!!!!!! LOL. There really are lots of great people here. Glad to hear the o2 works for ya, fabulous !!!!!!!! If ya end up needing something else ya might want to try the Imitrex injections. That plus 02 is my salvation.
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« Reply #4 on: Sep 14th, 2003, 9:02am » |
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Welcome aboard Frenz...
Sorry to here you are suffering, right now. Are you taking any preventative meds like Verapamil or any rescue meds like imitrex?
Keep in touch...Board has a lot of info for anyone with Clusters.
Jim
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Re: I'm New - Please be gentle
« Reply #5 on: Sep 14th, 2003, 9:31am » |
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Welcome to the board! Lots of helpful info & great people to answer almost question you may have. I think you are VERY lucky to have diagnosed so quickly. Many of us here went years without a correct diagnosis or proper meds to help in the fight. Stick around..you'll get the hang of it!
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Re: I'm New - Please be gentle
« Reply #6 on: Sep 14th, 2003, 10:56am » |
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on Sep 14th, 2003, 8:42am, jonny wrote:Welcome aboard, frenz
If anyone gives you a hard time here ill put my boot in their ass!
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on Sep 14th, 2003, 8:57am, frenzik wrote:Thanks, jonny. It's nice to know I'll have help.
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Give him time, he'll target you eventually with that boot! Of course, you are not really part of the family until he does. ;D
Welcome aboard F2!
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Re: I'm New - Please be gentle
« Reply #7 on: Sep 14th, 2003, 10:56am » |
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Welcome Frenzik! Sorry you have to look us up, but glad that you found us! As I'm sure you already know, there is plenty of information here to read .. grab a seat, cup of coffee and read 
Everyone here is pretty great about helping, talking, calming fears and just BSin .. even though there seems to be more BS coming from some than others .. Just kidding
Again, welcome!
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« Reply #8 on: Sep 14th, 2003, 11:06am » |
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welcome frenizk,
I myself are a new be here aswell... and the people here are great.. with information that can help and so forth..... to me this place has been a life saver for the last few days.. I hope it can do the same.
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Re: I'm New - Please be gentle
« Reply #9 on: Sep 14th, 2003, 11:17am » |
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Hi and welcome aboard. Very glad to hear you were diagnosed so quickly but awful to hear you have this carnival ride of an illness....wow did that make sense?! lol oh well gonna post it anyways ;D
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Re: I'm New - Please be gentle
« Reply #10 on: Sep 14th, 2003, 2:06pm » |
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Hi F2,
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Welcome!
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« Reply #11 on: Sep 14th, 2003, 2:10pm » |
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F2 ..........welcome to the board..got your oar..?? if not you need to find Cootie, she's hiding somewhere...and watch out for DG...she's a bit of a twubble maker.... 
PF vibes to you from across the pond!
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« Reply #12 on: Sep 14th, 2003, 2:23pm » |
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Re: I'm New - Please be gentle
« Reply #13 on: Sep 14th, 2003, 4:45pm » |
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WELCOME ! Aren't dogs just great? they seem to know when we get hit...atleast Toby, my dog does..and he stays by my side but does not move...just sits there like he is waiting for it to pass....smiles,nancyc Ps if anyone gives you a hard time, let me know and I will let Toby loose on them...he weighs 11 pounds now LOL
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Re: I'm New - Please be gentle
« Reply #14 on: Sep 14th, 2003, 5:06pm » |
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Yes, Nancyc the dogs are great! According to my wife, we have two dogs, 4 cats and a jackass (she is affectionately referring to me as the latter). Since I've been having these &^%^% CH's the puppy who is 75# and the kitten have been taking turns at the watch while I go through my nocturnal routine. It's almost comical that one will move out of the way so the other can have a turn watching over me.
I am in awe at the welcome messages. It is amazing to me that each of you share this same demon and have such an outpouring of compassion. Hope I live up to the standards.
BTW, I'll try to touch base with the group as often as I can but sometimes I get pulled away on short notice to sometimes exotic but mostly just strange places for extended periods of time.
Praying for a restful night sleep for all
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« Reply #15 on: Sep 14th, 2003, 6:41pm » |
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That was the funniest entrance I have ever heard... I promise to be gentle though today for the first time I was accused of being otherwise...LOL... Welcome... sorry you are tormented by clusterheadaches... please come here often and post about your syptoms, treatment and whatever else cuz we love ya already... love Ree
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« Reply #16 on: Sep 14th, 2003, 8:21pm » |
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Welcome home!
It has been something of a life saver for 4,000 some odd number of people. (Didn't want to say 4,000 odd people. LOL)
Really glad you found us. It's such a shame how many don't have the company, information compiled here, and the understanding that we find in each other.
Don't forget to research our OUCH site. It's a good idea to include your partner in this. There's a Family Support Group there found under Cluster Help. It has been a great help to the entire family as well as the supporters, as we supporters need help sometimes too.
Come back whenever you can..........we'll keep the front light on.
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« Reply #17 on: Sep 14th, 2003, 8:26pm » |
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Welcome F2
Ain't the o2 great?
I know what you mean about being up with the dog. Mine have ridden out a few rough nights with me.
lol, I've also fallen over them a few times pacing around in the dark.
good luck & pfdan's
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« Reply #20 on: Sep 14th, 2003, 8:46pm » |
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Frenzik,
welcome to the board. Sorry your head hurts.
I went through the same experience with the neuro.
"Wow,cool we know what the problem is now." Now what???
That's what we're here for. To help eachother with the "And how excactly are we supposed live with this crap" part of it.
Take it easy,
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« Reply #21 on: Sep 14th, 2003, 9:05pm » |
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on Sep 14th, 2003, 10:56am, Prense wrote:| Give him time, he'll target you eventually with that boot! Of course, you are not really part of the family until he does. ;D |
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Did I welcome you yet?
Hmmmmmm ;D
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« Reply #22 on: Sep 14th, 2003, 9:07pm » |
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No, I was hoping that woulda done it though! ;D
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Re: I'm New - Please be gentle
« Reply #23 on: Sep 14th, 2003, 9:22pm » |
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Sorry you were forced to find us, but glad you found us.
Welcome aboard!
Be gentle? --- We have been that on occaision --- but don't worry TOO much --- It has been quite some time since we caused permanant damage during the initiation ritual --- Almost all have survived it --- And the ones that didn't, well we try to hide those statistics ---
Were you assigned your spot, and given an oar? If not you better find one quick, I hear Cootie is on her way to supervise ... This is a long trip, and we are all in this boat together, so we need your strength on the oar too ... Besides, you DON"T want Cootie after you!! (heehee) (I love you, Pam ...)
Welcome aboard, and make sure your read read read and did I mention READ? The written test will be given in the near future ,,,
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« Reply #24 on: Sep 14th, 2003, 9:27pm » |
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Just so you know, these will be your crew mates on this voyage
Grab an oar....it could save your life in the future ;D
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