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ch_nic
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« on: Feb 26th, 2003, 5:51pm » |
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So happy to have found this board so we can learn and support each other.
I'm from Hong Kong originally, got my BS degree in Wisconsin and now staying for work.
My first CH experience was from highschool in HK I think. At that time I didn't know if others' headaches were that painful and it didn't last for too long so I rested my case.
Next was before my BS graduation, I couldn't bear it and went to see a doctor at school. She concluded that it was CH and we tried Imitrex and Indomethacin but with no luck. Next we used Prednison for
40mg (5 dayS),
30mg (5 days),
20mg (4 days)
15mg (3 days)
10mg (2 days)
5mg (2 days)
and it worked.
Now I got this CH since last Wed, I had 4 in the first 48 hours and I skipped work coz of that.
Now I'm consulting doctor and he recommended me a different schedule
40 (2 dayS)
30 (2 days)
20 (2 days)
10 (2 days)
but once I tapered it down to 30mg I got one again, so I kept my 30mg per day till now, hoping to convince him to keep me on Pred. for a longer time.
One time, I find running hot water through my hands are pretty helpful. Coz you got distracted with the hands' sensors from the head. My girlfriend taught me this and it's not a bad idea, just be careful not to burn your hands.
Anyways~~ GREETINGS everybody!
Oh, my name is nic <added 2/27/03>
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Re: Newbie arrival
« Reply #1 on: Feb 26th, 2003, 6:14pm » |
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ch_nic - welcome. Have you used any other treatment methods? The hot water on the hands only made me have to pee...... anyway, anything else work for you? Hope you've read through the site, because there's tons of info available.
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Re: Newbie arrival
« Reply #2 on: Feb 26th, 2003, 6:17pm » |
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Welcome to the board.
Have you also tried 02 as an abortive. Many here find great results with it. Also be sure to read all the info you can in this site. There is so much you can learn here. Well good luck (sorry cant call you by your name, you didnt post it).
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Re: Newbie arrival
« Reply #3 on: Feb 26th, 2003, 6:24pm » |
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 ...WELCOME....sorry your getting hit right now...hope things get better for you soon!!
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« Reply #4 on: Feb 26th, 2003, 6:33pm » |
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Welcome...glad you joined us here.
Read up on this site, and talk with your dr. about other abortives. 02 works like magic for most people...helps conserve on the Imitrex use.
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Re: Newbie arrival
« Reply #5 on: Feb 26th, 2003, 6:45pm » |
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ch_nic what type of imitrex were you taking pills,nasal spray or imitrex injection
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Re: Newbie arrival
« Reply #6 on: Feb 26th, 2003, 7:54pm » |
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Hi Ch_nic
Welcome to the board. I'd say more..but the gangs already said it all! ;D
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« Reply #7 on: Feb 26th, 2003, 10:02pm » |
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Welcome Ch-nic
I hope your pain leaves you soon! Sorry you are going through this again. The good thing though is you found this site!! Please do as the others have sugested and read, read, read! There is soooo much great info here. Praying you get relief very soon.
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Re: Newbie arrival
« Reply #8 on: Feb 27th, 2003, 12:21am » |
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Welcome aboard and glad you found us. We really do understand. I wish such a thing existed 35 years ago.
Anyway, I'm the one who posts the circulatory technique and the water over the hands makes some sense but I'd recommmend cool water. Just an idea.
Good luck and you'll find lots of good ideas here.
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« Reply #9 on: Feb 27th, 2003, 1:47am » |
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Welcome aboard ch_nic,
Sorry you need to be here....glad you are! I have taken large doses of steroids in my fights with the beast and it will work for me or a short while, but I breakthrough as soon as the dose tapers. I have rendered them to the "seldom used" shelf in the medicine cabinet. They also caused me to be EXTREMLY IRRAITABLE.....something no around thought was a good idea. Imirtex injection is my drug of choice right now. Many use oxygen with great sucess....I look foward to trying it my next attack 
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Re: Newbie arrival
« Reply #10 on: Feb 27th, 2003, 9:16am » |
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So far, nothing worked for me as my doctor suggested me those two I mentioned about.
I consider myself as a pain endurer, but couldn't fight CH as I wanted to. I saw the CH survey and saw the results by people who participated. But sad to find that it seems there's "Nothing" out there to stop it right away except injection.
I probably won't go for injection as my experience tells me that my CH usually last for 2 weeks or 3.
Thanks for support!
on Feb 26th, 2003, 6:14pm, domm wrote:ch_nic - welcome. Have you used any other treatment methods? The hot water on the hands only made me have to pee...... anyway, anything else work for you? Hope you've read through the site, because there's tons of info available.
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« Reply #11 on: Feb 27th, 2003, 9:19am » |
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O2 you mean Oxygen? I haven't tried and I don't know how much it costs. But carrying that tank around doesn't sound like fun at all. My CHs come usually around 2 or 3am. Right now it made me stay awake after work even though I wanted to take a short nap or something, afraid that it'll attack me when I'm asleep. 
But I think I can take it for a little longer as it's already been a week. 4 in the first 48 hours, and only 2 in the next 5 days. The frequency is down at a pretty good rate.
Thanks for support too!
on Feb 26th, 2003, 6:17pm, suzy617 wrote:Welcome to the board.
Have you also tried 02 as an abortive. Many here find great results with it. Also be sure to read all the info you can in this site. There is so much you can learn here. Well good luck (sorry cant call you by your name, you didnt post it).
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« Reply #12 on: Feb 27th, 2003, 9:21am » |
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Hi~~ doctor prescribed me with Imitrex pills back then. She didn't try other stuff as I complained that they didn't work and went on with something else.
on Feb 26th, 2003, 6:45pm, cbolony wrote:| ch_nic what type of imitrex were you taking pills,nasal spray or imitrex injection |
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« Reply #13 on: Feb 27th, 2003, 9:23am » |
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Thanks Lori.
I love this site a lot because I know I'm talking to some people who knows what kind of pain/suffering I'm talking about and I can be more educated and prepared without 'surprises' (knock wood).
nic
on Feb 26th, 2003, 10:02pm, Lori wrote:Welcome Ch-nic
I hope your pain leaves you soon! Sorry you are going through this again. The good thing though is you found this site!! Please do as the others have sugested and read, read, read! There is soooo much great info here. Praying you get relief very soon. |
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« Reply #14 on: Feb 27th, 2003, 9:28am » |
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Thanks Charlie. I know next time I'd try both hot and cold water, whatever helps me, to sooth my pain.
I have a question though, did any of you have any problems or acnes when CH first started? I do get acnes from time to time, and quite a lot in highschool. I find that acnes that grow in the area of eyebrows, T-area (area between eyebrows) kind of hurt like the pain of CHs. Maybe I'm wrong but when I touch them, the pain feels like it partially. Now my acnes are in control. When my CH started a week ago, I had an acne near my eyebrows. Thus made me wonder... ???
on Feb 27th, 2003, 12:21am, Charlie wrote:Welcome aboard and glad you found us. We really do understand. I wish such a thing existed 35 years ago.
Anyway, I'm the one who posts the circulatory technique and the water over the hands makes some sense but I'd recommmend cool water. Just an idea.
Good luck and you'll find lots of good ideas here.
Charlie
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« Reply #15 on: Feb 27th, 2003, 9:30am » |
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Thanks Mark! Prednizone seems to be my savior so far. As I find reduction in the frequency during the week. I don't know what will happen if I reduce the dosage but I don't think I want to do that without another week of mild (30mg) dosage. I'll talk to my doctor in an hour and find out.
nic
on Feb 27th, 2003, 1:47am, Mark C wrote:Welcome aboard ch_nic,
Sorry you need to be here....glad you are! I have taken large doses of steroids in my fights with the beast and it will work for me or a short while, but I breakthrough as soon as the dose tapers. I have rendered them to the "seldom used" shelf in the medicine cabinet. They also caused me to be EXTREMLY IRRAITABLE.....something no around thought was a good idea. Imirtex injection is my drug of choice right now. Many use oxygen with great sucess....I look foward to trying it my next attack
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« Reply #16 on: Feb 28th, 2003, 4:41am » |
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Yes. I have some skin trouble but I have a good doctor for it. I have epilepsy as well which is the likely cause. Many epileptics have some skin problems. A lot of us have a form of seborrhea. Turns out that Differin cream works wonders. Great stuff!
In any case, it's most likely my skin trouble is related to my seizures.
Take care and try some O2. Lots of help with it here.
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« Reply #17 on: Feb 28th, 2003, 9:34am » |
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Welcome my friend to the song that never ends. We're so sad you could attend,. Step inside step inside..
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« Reply #18 on: Mar 1st, 2003, 10:07am » |
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welcome to the board nic!! your among the only people that really understand what yer goin' thru.....glad you found us & good luck to ya! ..........2late
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« Reply #19 on: Mar 1st, 2003, 10:32am » |
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Welcome nic..I get a supporters rash but no acne...heh-heh-heh...good luck to ya......Pam-Coot-ess
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Welcome Nic,
Try Dramanine (Motion sickness stuff) for sleeping, it will keep you from going into REM sleep (Thats where the beast lives)
BTW: You dont have to make a six posts to answer each person, you can do it all in one post.
Good luck
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