Author |
Topic: cluster headache in Australia (Read 1542 times) |
|
Scott D
New Board Newbie
I love YaBB 1G - SP1!
Gender: 
Posts: 2
|
 |
cluster headache in Australia
« on: Sep 29th, 2003, 8:36am » |
 Quote  Modify
|
Hello,
Today I discovered clusterheadaches.com. and I am delighted. I have been getting cluster headaches for 10 years without proper diagnosis. In the first year or second year I even had a CT scan at my doctor's suggestion. The scan showed up normal but my annual bout of pain remained.
I spent an hour looking at the website thinking, "wow, this is exactly what I've been trying to explain to people for ages"....and..."That's it!!!"
The last couple of weeks the headaches have returned including a mind bender the other night. (it's been 18months since the last episode.) I had huge amounts of pain killers without effect before my partner drove me to the emergency department. For me it's always been left temple area, runny left nostril and bloodshot left eye.
I have a question. How do you know when to stop taking a preventative like Cafergot?
Thanks from Australia
|
|
 IP Logged |
|
|
|
BarbaraD
CH.com Alumnus
New Board Hall of Famer
Hugs to ya
Gender: 
Posts: 5164
|
|
Re: cluster headache in Australia
« Reply #1 on: Sep 29th, 2003, 9:53am » |
Quote Modify
|
Good question and welcome to Clusterville
I usually don't take cafagot until I get to about a 3 or 4 on the Kip Scale, so it's not a problem to stop when the HAs leave (if they do FINALLY!!!!)
Sorry you're having a rough go of it...,but stick around here. We're here to offer support. Welcome aboard mate.
Hugs BD
|
|
IP Logged |
What don't kill ya, Makes ya stonger!
|
|
|
Smurf
New Board Junior
Together, we shall slay the dragon!
Gender:
Posts: 59
|
|
Re: cluster headache in Australia
« Reply #2 on: Sep 29th, 2003, 12:23pm » |
Quote Modify
|
 G'day Mate!
I seriously don't think Cafergot is a preventative; it is more of an obortive. Check out this site:
www.rxlist.com
You may need to review the usage with you doc.
-Smurf
|
|
IP Logged |
It just goes to show ya...where ever you go, there you are.
|
|
|
UnsolvedEquation
Guest
|
|
Re: cluster headache in Australia
« Reply #3 on: Sep 29th, 2003, 1:43pm » |
Quote Modify
 Remove
|
Welcome Scott. If it's cluster headaches that you have ... then you've found your new home on the net. Although I can't help you with your question regarding Cafergot, i'm sure that there are others who can. Start reading and asking questions...i'm sure you'll find the answers to all your questions (err most of them).
Best wishes ...
~ Unsolved Equation ~
|
|
IP Logged |
|
|
|
Scott D
New Board Newbie
I love YaBB 1G - SP1!
Gender:
Posts: 2
|
|
Re: cluster headache in Australia
« Reply #4 on: Sep 29th, 2003, 6:55pm » |
Quote Modify
|
Thanks for the help. It's 10.14am down here and have woken up this morning feeling fine.
Checked out RX List too. Thank you.
Scott.
|
|
IP Logged |
|
|
|
Charlie
CH.com Alumnus
New Board Hall of Famer
Happy to be here
    
Gender:
Posts: 14968
|
|
Re: cluster headache in Australia
« Reply #5 on: Sep 29th, 2003, 7:12pm » |
Quote Modify
|
Welcome and you have found a place where you don't have to expalin this horror. I used Cafergot about 1972 as a preventative. Useless for me. Not sure if I used it right though.
Below are two, I hope helpful, links:
The first is to a description of this disorder that does a wonderful job explaining to families, friends and employers what cluster headaches are and that they have little to do with what is thought of as a “headache.” The second is to a technique learned from a neurologist that works well for me and others.
http://www.ouch-uk.org/ch/note_colleagues.cfm
http://www.netsync.net/users/charlies/
Charlie
|
|
IP Logged |
There is nothing more satisfying than being shot at without result---Winston Churchill
|
|
|
Turts
New Board Hall of Famer
Ever danced with the devil by the pale moonlight
Gender:
Posts: 701
|
|
Re: cluster headache in Australia
« Reply #6 on: Sep 30th, 2003, 6:50am » |
Quote Modify
|
Gday Scottie D,
Welcome to the team. Sorry you had to enlist, but since ya here, read, research enjoy the banta.
Turts ( ya fair dinkum , true blu ozzie mate)
|
|
IP Logged |
'I'm very brave generally,' he went on in a low voice: 'only today I happen to have a headache.' (Lewis Carroll)
|
|
|
stuey
Guest
|
|
Re: cluster headache in Australia
« Reply #7 on: Sep 30th, 2003, 3:09pm » |
Quote Modify
Remove
|
Scott, hi. I see we're all over the place. Cafergot really isn't a preventative, it's more an abortive. It worked for me but only if I took two and then I got palpitations from all the caffeine in it. I take imitrex injections like most folks here. What I take for preventive measures is 960 mg verapamil. Many here take this along with elavil or some other cocktail. Hope you find a good neurologist to help you and one who hopefully has samples of stuff. What works for one may not work for someone else, it seems to be about finding the right thing for your pain. I have used Relpax and that's been effective for me as well. Peace. Stuey
|
|
IP Logged |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Home
Help
Search
Members
Member Map
Login
Register
Reply
Notify of replies
Send Topic
Print
test rss