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Lynn91
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Progressive Bifocals
« on: May 4th, 2006, 12:50pm » |
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Anyone heard of these triggering cluster headaches? I have worn single vision for almost 40 years - recently went to progessives since I am approaching 50 - started having intense headaches that went into several days and nights of cluster headaches. The first time I had them was at age 27 during pregancy - due to high blood pressure. I have a just a few short term times of getting them over the years - ususually in the Spring or following a cold. This was the worst time ever! I am back to the single vision old glasses while my eyes readjust - don't know if the lenses were too strong or if I just can't wear progressives. I used a combination of megadoses of melatonin, nose strips (I got the runny/stuffy nose effect) and a humidifior in the bedroom at night. I have had alot of relieve - so far - I am scared to death to even try bifocals again. I feel very groggy, tired and out of it still. Unfortunatly doctors won't listen to me - think I am drug seeking! I don't know if it is because I am female and of a certain age - but they think I just want attention. Unless someone has had these headaches - they just cannot understand. Any advice?
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Anything that irritates the trigeminal nerve can trigger cluster headaches in some people - sinus conditions, problems with glasses, intense sun, flickering light. Those things are not the cause, but worth avoiding if you are sensitive to them.
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Re: Progressive Bifocals
« Reply #2 on: May 4th, 2006, 2:20pm » |
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You may want to pay heed to the docs. Some of what you say doesn't sound like clusters.
Nose strips? - the runny stuffy nose is only present during an actual attack (15 to 90 minutes long).
High blood pressure doesn't cause clusters.
Advice - see a neurologist who is familiar with clsuters for an accurate diagnosis.
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Re: Progressive Bifocals
« Reply #3 on: May 4th, 2006, 3:02pm » |
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I've been episodic for 26 years, worn progressives for about the last 3 years. I haven't seen any relationship between the two. Good luck!
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Re: Progressive Bifocals
« Reply #4 on: May 4th, 2006, 6:28pm » |
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Yes it is clusters - again I am being rejected and poo poohed. I expected acceptance here for what I am going through. More of - it can't be that! Thanks alot folks adios!
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Re: Progressive Bifocals
« Reply #5 on: May 5th, 2006, 2:13am » |
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I have used those in the past. Didnt get clusters til about 3 to 5 years after going back to single focus lenses.
PF wishes
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Your HAs sound suspiciously like sinus HAs.
Nose strips, dehumidifiers for clusters? Dont sound right.
Have you been DX with clusters?
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Re: Progressive Bifocals
« Reply #7 on: May 5th, 2006, 2:44pm » |
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