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TermiNix
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New Abortive Technique?
« on: Jun 11th, 2005, 4:22am » |
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So, have you ever tried a head wrap while in the throes of a cluster attack? I have found it to be an abortive if done properly. Here is what I did to get through the last week and a half
Required Items:
1 scarf
1 long sock
Directions:
Fold (not roll) the sock until it's thick. Place the sock over your eye and/or forehead wherever there are pressure relief spots. Then, wrap the scarf around your head twice (covering the sock) and then pull it tight enough to press out the pain. Then, you may look silly as hell, but you should be able to go on about your day.
NOTE: I also followed up this technique with liberal use of OTC painkillers (300mg acetaminophen, 8mg codeine pills x6). The combination of these methods have set me quickly onto the painfree path.
I hope this helps someone.
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Re: New Abortive Technique?
« Reply #1 on: Jun 11th, 2005, 4:23am » |
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I forgot to mention that I tied the scarf into a knot. I didn't want anyone to be confused about that.
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Re: New Abortive Technique?
« Reply #2 on: Jun 11th, 2005, 6:14am » |
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My apologies, I just realized this was the wrong forum for this.
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Re: New Abortive Technique?
« Reply #3 on: Jun 11th, 2005, 8:18am » |
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Old trick used when there were no meds/O2 or no idea of what the hell was this living entity in my skull!
Some tricks that I used to use and sometimes still do are:
*Wrapping a bandana tightly around my skull (Be careful not to tie it too tight and cut off all blood flow  might get rid of CH but also life  )
*Filling a sink with scaulding water creating a steam bath and placing my head over it with a towel covering
it.
*Going from Steam to Frigid shower.
*Standing infront of A/C
*Icepacks or frozen veggies on the back of the neck or eye
*Tons of STRONG coffee.
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Re: New Abortive Technique?
« Reply #4 on: Jun 11th, 2005, 9:52am » |
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Perhaps DJ could collect these "home cures", along with the water treatment, into a new button.
It would be a shame to lose reports on our collective experiences. As with the medications survey....
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Re: New Abortive Technique?
« Reply #5 on: Jun 11th, 2005, 11:21am » |
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thanks for the tip
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Re: New Abortive Technique?
« Reply #6 on: Jun 11th, 2005, 10:59pm » |
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I put my left arm over my head and with my hand press firmly in front of my ear, and at the same time with my right palm push with all my might on my right eye.
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Re: New Abortive Technique?
« Reply #7 on: Jun 12th, 2005, 7:17am » |
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I use a sports headband (one of those terrycloth things) and put magnets on the pulse points. Seems to help some.
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Re: New Abortive Technique?
« Reply #8 on: Jun 12th, 2005, 11:00pm » |
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Because I cannot focus on TV or radio during a hit,
it is hard to distract myself from the pain.
I draw in a deeper breath counting slowly,
one 1000, 2, 1000, 3,1000, 4,1000
and then exhale just a slowly.
It's hard to keep counting, but the counting and breathing is better than chanting, "Oh d^**&$, oh d%#%&#"
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by breathing more deeply,
I guess the oxygen gets inside to do it's thing...
hot/cold/ drilll it just hasn't worked for me in past.
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