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Re: Smoking. Are we all smokers?
« Reply #25 on: Sep 9th, 2004, 12:53am » |
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I am 33 yo. I started smoking at 21 then tried weed at 23 (due to an eye injury I suffered from an elastic bungie cord which left me blind in one eye and in pain). I quit weed cause of the stigma it carried with it along with a run in with the law (minor offense). I quit smoking cigs two weeks ago after tooth surgery. They told me I could get dry socket from this. Well when the CHs started I decided to keep up the cessation. I decided to quit for good because if suffering from CH is this bad, WTF will it be like when I get cancer. I know I could get cancer anyway but I am trying anything I can to decrease my chances. Hell, CHs even affected my family (especially my wife, god bless her) I can't stand the thought of putting her through something like cancer for something as unnecessary as me enjoying a vice like smoking. It's just not fair to her.
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Re: Smoking. Are we all smokers?
« Reply #26 on: Sep 10th, 2004, 6:22pm » |
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Just tell me how one can quit smoking dealing with the stress from this pain and I'll do it and don't say "Just don't smoke."
I quit smoking for 4 years and yes my headaches went away until last year. They came back but weren't as bad. Oxygen would abort them in about 10 minutes but I was waking almost every 2 hrs. They lasted 8 weeks.
Now, I have picked up the smoking again. I am getting signs that the headaches are coming. I guess they are going to be real monsters this time. 
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Re: Smoking. Are we all smokers?
« Reply #27 on: Sep 10th, 2004, 7:10pm » |
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I'm a filthy rotten smoker too. Started when I was 18 and I'm almost 40. I've had CH for 12 years now so drinking has never been a big part of my life. Quit weed years ago when I became a father.
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Re: Smoking. Are we all smokers?
« Reply #28 on: Sep 11th, 2004, 4:20pm » |
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Darlyc, I don't think there is any way to quit without coming to terms with it individually. I have now quit been quit for 3 weeks. I rarley even think about it anymore. Now that I have been smokefree a while, when I smell someone elses cig. it smells bad to me. So whenever it even crosses my mind I try to imagine the same smell.
Here is a kinda funny. My brother quit smoking but instead of getting the patch ot the chewing gum he taped scoal bandits between his big toes. He said you toes absorb more since they are very tender and alway sweaty and moist when your shoes are on. He also said it makes your shoes smell good. hehe 
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Re: Smoking. Are we all smokers?
« Reply #29 on: Sep 11th, 2004, 6:22pm » |
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EEEWWWW ....thanks for the visual Genoman... 
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Re: Smoking. Are we all smokers?
« Reply #30 on: Sep 11th, 2004, 8:35pm » |
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The good news -
I don't smoke (I haven't since high school, which was more than 25 years ago).
I don't drink -- used to be a very light drinker, but I quit when I got married, since my wife required a "dry" house.
The bad news -
I still have CH's.
Regards to all on the board!
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Re: Smoking. Are we all smokers?
« Reply #31 on: Sep 12th, 2004, 11:08am » |
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Don't smoke
Don't drink
(never did either one)
Had these since i was a kid.
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« Reply #32 on: Sep 12th, 2004, 4:14pm » |
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Let's see...
Started smoking when I was 15 yrs old.
CH's began when I was 16.
I get them for approx. 35-37 days every other year.
Quit smoking in March 2002 for 1yr and 4 months.
Began smoking again in August 2003 after the birth of my son, due to going into cycle while he was 2 & 1/2 weeks old, and not having any meds.
Quit smoking again March 11 2004, started up again the beginning of July, quit again on my birthday Aug. 17th when I turned 30yrs old.
My clusters came whether or not I smoked. They even helped me ride out my attacks during my last cycle until I was able to see a neuro and get some meds.
Am now scared shitless because I have been having a lot of chest pains lately, and will be making an appt. to not only get my lungs checked to make sure I am not in the beginning stages of lung cancer, but will also be getting a mammogram done to check for breast cancer.
I don't want to sound like a pita here, but please quit as soon as you can. Quitting is 10% addiction and 90% psychological. Don't ever think it's too late to do so...
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Re: Smoking. Are we all smokers?
« Reply #33 on: Sep 13th, 2004, 4:19am » |
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Hi there! 
I have never smoked in my life, but when I was growing up my dad smoked a lot. So, no, we are not all smokers!
Best wishes & lots of PFdays,
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Re: Smoking. Are we all smokers?
« Reply #34 on: Sep 13th, 2004, 7:02am » |
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Thanks for the responses peeps.
Interesting to see that a lot of non-smokers have CH. The neuro made it seem like they were linked.
I guess he was just doing his bit for my health.
Going to quit anyway.
If anyone has any advice, tell me please!
General Post; Tips for quitting smoking?!? Please!?!
(Don't know how to place a link on this post!)
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Re: Smoking. Are we all smokers?
« Reply #35 on: Sep 14th, 2004, 10:44am » |
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I am a smoker, heavy one 40+ day but have been in remission for 5 years for no apparant reason. Had no success in London getting diagnosed but after several sinus ops and wisdom teeth ones finally found Harley Street doc who knew what a CH was.
He told me that smoking was the most common trait for CHers. Put me on Verapamil and had 3 or 4 seasons of CHs and verapamil worked in alleviating but coffee played a large part, never gave up smoking though.
Am on this board now cos I seem to have early signs of CH starting again after years off BTW.Looking for better ways to deal with it..
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Re: Smoking. Are we all smokers?
« Reply #36 on: Sep 15th, 2004, 7:41pm » |
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Rubberplant,
For quitting smoking you might want to check out the website www.quitsmokingonline.com.
It's a very lengthy course but it makes a lot of sense. Deals alot with the psychological addiction.
I am quitting soon too.
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Re: Smoking. Are we all smokers?
« Reply #37 on: Sep 22nd, 2004, 1:48pm » |
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Here's my 2 cents. (Just read these) I do smoke 1/2 to 1 pack a day. However, my HA's started BEFORE I started smoking. Parents were heavy smokers though.  They're also both dead. I have tried the American Lung Assoc. program 3x, hypnotism, accupuncture, the patch, the gum and the lozenge. Still smoking. I will continue to try though.
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Re: Smoking. Are we all smokers?
« Reply #38 on: Sep 23rd, 2004, 6:51pm » |
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Just to sound in. I was on this site about 3-4 yrs ago. It was, and is still the best CH resource I've found. 8 yrs for me, skipping between episodic and chronic. Cycle now since March, 4-8 per day, 5-9 kip. Got really awful near Labor Day, almost to the minute, typical for me. I dread Labor day.
I've quit smoking for 18 mos, started again, quit again for a year. Seems to have no affect on my CHs. Alcohol does, but not as bad as some say. I don't drink nearly as much as when I was younger, but still a couple a day on average. Verap, Lotrel, Neurontin, Lithium, now Keppra, acupuncture, chiropractic, you name it, I've tried it! Lastly though, shrooms are on my list. Good luck, be HA FREE!!! PS-Stat dosed up to 7 a day for 2 weeks,(I have great insurance, and am very fortunate in that regard), Doc says I have a very healthy heart, for what it's worth. I'm blessed with a "very" supportive family and partner. I haven't always found the same understanding with employers though.
Question.........I'm 48 and male. Anyone know the approx age of when theses bastards leave? I was under the impression it was about early to mid fifties. Thanks for the forum!
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Re: Smoking. Are we all smokers?
« Reply #39 on: Sep 24th, 2004, 5:55pm » |
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I've had CH since I was 12, I smoke, I don't really drink, just when I am craving a beer (which is very very seldom) smoking has no effect either way for me....but Kudos to you for trying!!  Heres hopin' you stay pain free!!
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Re: Smoking. Are we all smokers?
« Reply #40 on: Sep 24th, 2004, 9:13pm » |
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I'm 57 and haven't had a true cycle in about 4 years. Unless you call attacks 4 nights in a row a cycle. That happens every 6 or so months. I do still get individual attacks 2 or 3 times a month. That I blame on my rotating work schedule. There are some here older than me that still have cycles and at least one guy about my age that hasn't had a cycle in 10 years.
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Re: Smoking. Are we all smokers?
« Reply #41 on: Sep 25th, 2004, 1:57am » |
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I smoked a pack a day for 8 years. I quit smoking and drinking in 1988. CH only started at the end of july this year.
The best tips I learned for quitting smoking are as follows:
Smokers only inhale deeply when drawing on a cig, and the extra oxygen is what relaxes, so take 10 slow, deep breaths when you get hit with a craving.
The toxins get stored in fat cells. When those cells get used, the toxins release into your blood and cause the craving. Drink a glass of water and instead of telling yourself "I want a cigarette" - tell yourself that the craving feeling is what you get for poisoning yourself, and that the water is cleansing the toxins from your body.
I bought myself a $40 leaded crystal goblet to use for drinking "special" ice water with lemon slices in it. That way I wasn't grieving the loss of an old friend, I was celebrating my victory instead.
I also put the cash I would have spent on cigarettes each day into a jar on my kitchen counter. At the end of 1 year, I had $1500 in that jar. I spent $700 on a custom made ring I designed myself. It is made out of white gold, with a large star sapphire and 3 x 1/3 carat diamonds. I still have that ring, and it has appreciated in value during the past 16 years. It's actually worth more than when I had it made. The rest of the money I spent on a vacation.
There have been times during the past two months worth of CH that I thought about drinking and smoking! I'm glad I haven't, but I'd be lying if I said they hadn't crossed my mind.
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Re: Smoking. Are we all smokers?
« Reply #42 on: Oct 4th, 2004, 10:16pm » |
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I to just joined a couple of days ago and smoke to.Im in the middle of an 8 week attack.My nero also keeps preaching that i should stop smoking but tpld me not to do it while having headaches to wait until im in remission.
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Re: Smoking. Are we all smokers?
« Reply #43 on: Oct 5th, 2004, 6:52am » |
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Hi shawn,
Had i been in the middle of a cycle, I wouldn't have bothered trying. I have now quit for 20 days and 21 hours! (had a couple of slip ups but going strong)
My GP backed my neuro up with the O2 in your blood when you smoke and all that. After my last fag I tested at 36 on a CO monitor, scared me slightly. you can fill your blood with cells that carry no oxygen near your brain at all! that can only help the hurting!
Bit concerned about how I will cope with my next cluster, I'm 2 weeks overdue. My last cluster came late, just before my son was born in july this year! At least one good thing came out of it all!!!
I hope the cycle ends soon Shawn,
PFDAN to all and best wishes!
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