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Annette
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WoodyClarke needs us
« on: Jul 19th, 2007, 11:11pm » |
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Hi family
Our sister Andy also known as WoodyClarke in the Supporter Forum ( http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=supporters;a ction=display;num=1183660265) is doing it tough. I have been PMing with her and she told me that her CHer Mike is going through a high cycle with 6-8 hits a day and both are struggling.
Can we all rally around them and help them through this difficult time please?
Thanks all.
Annette
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Re: WoodyClarke needs us
« Reply #1 on: Jul 19th, 2007, 11:25pm » |
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Done and done. Wish I could do more.
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Re: WoodyClarke needs us
« Reply #2 on: Jul 19th, 2007, 11:58pm » |
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Any "specific" needs please pm me and let me know, addresses etc., they got all the prayers I have their way.
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Re: WoodyClarke needs us
« Reply #3 on: Jul 20th, 2007, 2:04am » |
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I'm on board!!! Keep me posted please.......Tim
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Re: WoodyClarke needs us
« Reply #4 on: Jul 20th, 2007, 2:39am » |
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Try this again. I have to thank Sherri who came up with an improvement in this description. It works for her too.
Dr. Wright’s Circulatory Technique:
I am not sure what mechanism is triggered by this but whatever it is, at least indirectly helps kill the pain. I do know that this technique has nothing to do with meditation, relaxation, or psychic ability. It is entirely physical and takes some work. It involves concentrating on trying to redirect a little circulation to the arms, hands, or legs. Think of feeling your pulse in your hand. Increased circulation will result in a reddening and warming of the hands. The important and difficult part is that it has to be done without interruption through the pain. Do not give up in frustration. It may not work on the first try. Every now and then it will work almost immediately. I lived for those moments. Try experimenting between attacks. You will find that it gets easier with practice.
I was given less than five minutes instruction in the use of method. The doctor, while placing his arm on his desk, showed me that he could slightly increase his arm and hand circulation. After several attempts, I was able to repeat this procedure and use it successfully. I have had about a 75% success rate shortening these attacks. My 20 minute attacks were often reduced to 10 minutes or less. Once proven that I had a chance to effectively deal with this horror, I always gave it a try as I had nothing to lose but pain.
Perhaps it will help if you think of it as trying to fill the arm as if it is were an empty vessel. I used to try to imagine I was pushing blood away from my head into my arm. Use your imagination. There is one man who wrote that his standing barefoot on a concrete floor shortened his attacks. This may be similar as it draws some circulation away from the head. Cold water, exercise, or anything affecting circulation, seems to be worth a try. My suggestion is to not let up immediately when the pain goes. Waiting a minute is probably a good idea. So long as you do not slack off, this has a chance of working.
This technique is very useful while waiting for medication to take effect or when none is available. It costs nothing, is non-invasive, and can be used just about anywhere. It is not a miracle but it helped me deal with this horror. It can be a bit exhausting but the success rate was good enough for me and a cluster headache sufferer will do just about anything to end the pain. It gives us a fighting chance.
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Re: WoodyClarke needs us
« Reply #5 on: Jul 20th, 2007, 2:45am » |
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I'm already sending prayers. If there's more that I can do, let me know!
PF days,
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