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The Mayor of Palm Springs
« on: Dec 22nd, 2004, 7:00pm » |
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Palm Springs CA Desert Sun
12-22-04
PALM SPRINGS
Oden diagnosed with cluster headaches
Palm Springs Mayor Ron Oden said Tuesday doctors have discovered the cause of his persistent headaches and swollen left eye: cluster headaches.
Cluster headaches are a series of headaches that occur the same time every day for a series of weeks.
"They’re not quite sure what causes it," Oden said, "because I’ve never had them before."
Oden originally was being treated for a migraine.
The mayor said he’s been feeling better lately, although his left eye is still swollen and sensitive to direct light.
During the City Council meeting last week, he had to wear an eye patch.
"The eye is still swollen," Oden said. "They’re more worried about that then the headaches."
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Re: The Mayor of Palm Springs
« Reply #1 on: Dec 22nd, 2004, 7:17pm » |
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Well, that's really too bad for him... 
I can't help thinking that if more high profile people get CH, someone might actually take an interest in finding a cure...or is that just wishful thinking? 
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Re: The Mayor of Palm Springs
« Reply #2 on: Dec 22nd, 2004, 7:49pm » |
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We ought to bombard this dude with email welcoming him to the family!!!!!
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Re: The Mayor of Palm Springs
« Reply #3 on: Dec 22nd, 2004, 8:15pm » |
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I liked the quote. Like now that he has it they will find a cure. LOL
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Re: The Mayor of Palm Springs
« Reply #4 on: Dec 22nd, 2004, 8:44pm » |
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I'm with Jonny on this one -- Let's let him KNOW we UNDERSTAND and hope to hell HE finds a cure for his ailment. Imagine - a swollen eye!
Of course I'm a woman - I can't have them so I'll just go lie down in a dark room with an ice pack.....
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Re: The Mayor of Palm Springs
« Reply #5 on: Dec 22nd, 2004, 9:21pm » |
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I've been searching for a Palm Springs CA government site but have come up with diddly so far.
Hopefully the site would have contact information.
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Re: The Mayor of Palm Springs
« Reply #6 on: Dec 22nd, 2004, 9:57pm » |
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interesting, article on Mr. Ron Oden, cluster headache sufferer and mayor of Palm Springs....
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/3403821/
definitely not what I imagined, but I hope he stops by
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Re: The Mayor of Palm Springs
« Reply #7 on: Dec 22nd, 2004, 10:06pm » |
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I'm pretty sure the last mayor of Palm Springs was Sonny Bono, now that might have been worth something. It's a largely cerimonial position so don't get your hopes up. I'm surprised it even came up at all. Not exactly high profile. Need a movie star or a bigtime professional athlete.
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Re: The Mayor of Palm Springs
« Reply #9 on: Dec 22nd, 2004, 10:40pm » |
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I wrote him.....
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Re: The Mayor of Palm Springs
« Reply #10 on: Dec 22nd, 2004, 11:11pm » |
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Me too. This outta be good. (And YES, I was polite, you nitwits.) A black, gay, politically active male. With CH. Man, that sure fits the Norm around here.
Who lives near this guy.......
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Re: The Mayor of Palm Springs
« Reply #11 on: Dec 22nd, 2004, 11:57pm » |
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I wrote him too. Short and sweet.
If you write, no more than three paragraphs, preferably two have more effect.
Hope he at leasts looks around.
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Re: The Mayor of Palm Springs
« Reply #12 on: Dec 23rd, 2004, 5:50am » |
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Got my note off to him...
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Re: The Mayor of Palm Springs
« Reply #13 on: Dec 23rd, 2004, 7:41am » |
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... hey, it's always worth a shot....
and RJ.....you behave! ....you too jonny....
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Quote:Dear Mr. Oden:
Please add my name to those cluster headache sufferers who I am sure contacted you. I sincerely hope your diagnosis is incorrect and you do NOT have this terrible condition that steals so much from our lives.
We have been looking for a "posterchild"--someone prominent enough to catch the attention of people who can help us find a cure for this rare and poorly understood affliction. We have contacted Oprah Winfrey, Montel Williams and a host of other celebrities to no avail--we usually get no response whatever.
If you can help us--and even if you CAN'T--I guarantee WE can help YOU.
Please check out these links:
http://www.clusterheadaches.com
http://www.clusterheadaches.org/
I sincerely wish you the best and a pain-free holiday season.
Steve Lichens --("Not4Hire" is my CH.com "handle"
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Re: The Mayor of Palm Springs
« Reply #14 on: Dec 23rd, 2004, 8:16am » |
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done,
This is what I sent
Dear Honorable Sir,
I was informed of you recent diagnosis of Clusterheadaches through a
message board www.clusterheadaches.com that is dedicated to sufferers like
yourself. I would first of all like to express my sorrow of learning that
you have been diagnosed with CH but also my relief that you have been
properly diagnosed.
You will find in your search for relief that not much is known about CH
accept by a handful of Neurologists or GPs. Although there is unfortunately
no cure for the malady as yet, there are treatments and therapies that help
relieve the pain and lessen the debilitating affects.
I would like to invite you to take a look at CH.com. This site is
supported by a very dedicated and diverse group of people from around the
world who share a single goal, to help and support others with CH. It has
been a life saver for countless people over the years and to this day is at
the forefront of all issues related to Clusterheadaches.
Sincerely
Robert Lawrence
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edited to get the whole thing in there
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Re: The Mayor of Palm Springs
« Reply #15 on: Dec 23rd, 2004, 9:23am » |
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Nice letter, Robert. Way to go, folks! 
Did anyone mention that we wouldn't flog him TOO badly for being a politician? 
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Re: The Mayor of Palm Springs
« Reply #16 on: Dec 23rd, 2004, 9:59am » |
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I hope it works. Charlie was right about keeping notes short. This is a super important guy!!! Also, all these politician pukes have staff that dump their emails - no questions asked.
How 'bout a strategy?
First, someone that lives within this oddball's city limits.. Could help?
Then, appeal to his "softer" side. Perhaps PittJoe could help?
Then there's the black angle... Got to be some blacks on this board that can think of some meaningful current topic that could get this guy's attention for long enough to read 2 paragraphs.
Also, I've been told actual letters with a stamp have a better chance of being seen by the eyes of their intended recipient?
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Re: The Mayor of Palm Springs
« Reply #17 on: Dec 23rd, 2004, 10:06am » |
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Quote:Then, appeal to his "softer" side. Perhaps PittJoe could help?
Then there's the black angle... Got to be some blacks on this board that can think of some meaningful current topic that could get this guy's attention for long enough to read 2 paragraphs.
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So you figure because he's black and gay, he's only interested in those who are black or gay? Jeez, marlin...you are becoming an equal oppoptunity offender.
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Re: The Mayor of Palm Springs
« Reply #18 on: Dec 23rd, 2004, 10:56am » |
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Shaking my head on this one
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Come on down to my part of the world. I'll give you a real education on the black angle.
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Re: The Mayor of Palm Springs
« Reply #19 on: Dec 23rd, 2004, 11:03am » |
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on Dec 22nd, 2004, 7:00pm, tommyD wrote:The mayor said he’s been feeling better lately, although his left eye is still swollen and sensitive to direct light.
During the City Council meeting last week, he had to wear an eye patch.
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Am I being cynical here, but doesn't anyone find these quotes a little out of line?
Anyone else wear an eye patch?
Still swollen?
More concerend about the eye patch than the HA's?
Things that make TomM go Hmmmm...
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Re: The Mayor of Palm Springs
« Reply #20 on: Dec 23rd, 2004, 11:08am » |
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Yup I did
Maybe its politico speak or maybe he needs to find this place ASAP.
Formerly diagnosed with migraines and now CH sounds all to familiar.
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« Reply #21 on: Dec 23rd, 2004, 11:55am » |
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It might be a better idea to offer him help before trying to press the guy into service.
Maybe he doesn't want to be a poster child. Maybe he just wants some support and treatment suggestions like any other sufferer.
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« Reply #22 on: Dec 23rd, 2004, 12:26pm » |
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nicely done, Donald. I think you've just surpassed your previous record of profoundness, profundity?, well said stuff.
I gotta agree wit' ya.
sorry, Not4 - I think the old boot's got a good point here.
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« Reply #23 on: Dec 23rd, 2004, 12:39pm » |
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You always have Margi. You've been in denial is all.
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Re: The Mayor of Palm Springs
« Reply #24 on: Dec 23rd, 2004, 1:21pm » |
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on Dec 23rd, 2004, 12:39pm, don wrote:
maybe that's a good idea, Don. It must be the holidays making me post the touchy-feely crap. I'll be ok again in the New Year.
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