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(Message started by: jonny on Aug 19^th, 2002, 7:30pm)

Title: Looks like we may have a new family member
Post by jonny on Aug 19^th, 2002, 7:30pm

My older brother Anthony is Getting nailed big time and symptoms point to CH, I got him doing all the right things Doc wise (of course hes been told he has sinus probs, how many here have heard that one?) and what meds to start with. Also told him that going to a Doc and telling him whats wrong with you dont sit well with Docs, rude awaking for the Doc that cop's an attitude Tone's 6' 3" 250 lbs with a temper that makes me look gentle.

One good thing, he went to the ER and the Doc there told him he had CH and gave him Lit on HA's which included a full page on CH and its symptoms.....Im looking into getting my hands on that.

....................jonny

Title: Re: Looks like we may have a new family member
Post by Melissa on Aug 19^th, 2002, 7:47pm

oh shit Jonny... I am so sorry :(

Please don't let it be clusters....

But if it is... at least he has a wonderful younger brother to support and educate him!

Please let him know, that we understand his pain, and are here for him if and whenever he would need us...

love,
mel

Title: Re: Looks like we may have a new family member
Post by don on Aug 19^th, 2002, 7:51pm

Get Anthony's 6' 3", 250 lb ass to the MB

This a sudden onset? How old is he.

Title: Re: Looks like we may have a new family member
Post by Ann on Aug 19^th, 2002, 8:12pm

What Don said!!!

Hope it's not CH..but if it is..we're here for him.

hugs
Ann

Title: Re: Looks like we may have a new family member
Post by Donna on Aug 19^th, 2002, 8:25pm

That's sad news, jonny. Hoping and praying that it isn't something as bad as CH.

Like the others said, we're all here for him.

Title: Re: Looks like we may have a new family member
Post by eyes_afire on Aug 19^th, 2002, 8:50pm

:o Sorry to hear that he may have CH. I hope he doesn't have CH. But if so, we welcome him.

Title: Re: Looks like we may have a new family member
Post by Charlie on Aug 19^th, 2002, 8:59pm

I really hope this is a false alarm but if not:

What a crime to have to welcome another clusterhead. the only good thing is that he has you and if he so desires us.

I'm one who isn't all that convinced of a familial connection. Am I wrong? Hard to believe ::)

Rats anyway >:(

Charlie

Title: Re: Looks like we may have a new family member
Post by BobG on Aug 19^th, 2002, 9:49pm

This is not good, not good at all. Sure hope it's not CH.

If he does have CH, at least he has a knowledgable brother to guide him.

Title: Re: Looks like we may have a new family member
Post by Drk^Angel on Aug 19^th, 2002, 9:59pm

Sorry to hear the bad news. Like everyone else, I hope that he lucks out and it isn't clusters. Wishin' him good luck!

PFDAN........................ Drk^Angel

Title: Re: Looks like we may have a new family member
Post by Ree on Aug 19^th, 2002, 10:21pm

sorry to hear that jonny... is he a puter geek like the rest of us? Will we get to meet him??? Does he wear big black boots??? Does he look and act like you??? You will have to invite him here to meet the family and get him to do the reading. God help us with two of you... LOL thats a LOL ok Im kidding... you know I love ya like a brother!!!! Ree

Title: Re: Looks like we may have a new family member
Post by ShariRae on Aug 19^th, 2002, 11:01pm

Awww.. jeeze Jonny, I hope not...but if indeed it is.. we will help all we can...you can count on it!
Huggzz
Shari

Title: Re: Looks like we may have a new family member
Post by nancyc on Aug 19^th, 2002, 11:20pm

Praying it is his sinuses, bro...but if not, atleast he has a new family...and a fabulous little brother ...... :Dnancyc

Title: Re: Looks like we may have a new family member
Post by Linda_Howell on Aug 20^th, 2002, 2:45am

Jonny....

Out of every Neurologist, General practioner, dentist, Chiroprator, and voodoo Doctor I ever saw...................
I would trust your opinion over them all. If he does indeed have clusters, he's at least lucky to have you in his corner. Road warrior

Title: Re: Looks like we may have a new family member
Post by oringkid on Aug 20^th, 2002, 7:58am

That is really uncool...and in many ways! It does kinda screw up the "not so much a family connection" Let's hope its not CH.

Sherry

Title: Re: Looks like we may have a new family member
Post by Jim R on Aug 20^th, 2002, 8:42am

Hope not, Jonny, but if it has to be, who better to have as a brother than one who can help like you can! Wishing him and you the best in this. - Jim R

Title: Re: Looks like we may have a new family member
Post by Ted on Aug 20^th, 2002, 9:37am

Shit man. I saw the subject line of maybe having a new member to the family and then your opening phrase of "My older brother Anthony is Getting nailed big time" and thought maybe you were going to be an uncle.
Hope it doesn't end up being clusters he's got.

Title: Re: Looks like we may have a new family member
Post by Darleen on Aug 20^th, 2002, 9:49am

Hey sweetie,

Ditto to what everyone else has said....

He at least has you in his corner to help him out (and us too of course).

Lots of love to you both,
D :)

Title: Re: Looks like we may have a new family member
Post by echo on Aug 20^th, 2002, 10:31am

Sorry to read this jonny. Hopefully CH is not the case. If so, I look forward to getting to know him over the MB. If he's anything like you this place will be quite interesting.

Hope life is treating you fairly bro,

Title: Re: Looks like we may have a new family member
Post by jonny on Aug 20^th, 2002, 2:06pm

Thanks Folks,

Hes 41 and never complained about HA's but when he told me the pain was in one eye and he was being woken up an hour or two after laying down I thought the worst. GP says sinus and ER Doc says CH I tend to think the ER Doc would run across more CH'ers than the GP.

Ill pump him for more info when I see him this weekend.

Thanks!!! all of you.

..............jonny

BTW: he hasent seen a Neuro yet so theres a chance it aint CH.

Title: Re: Looks like we may have a new family member
Post by don on Aug 20^th, 2002, 9:29pm

I'm surprised, and happy, an ER Doc would even suspect CH. I hope it isn't, I hope it's sinuses, but its good to hear an ER Doc might know something.

Title: Re: Looks like we may have a new family member
Post by Karla on Aug 21^st, 2002, 2:35pm

Jonny, I am so sorry to hear about your brother suffering weather it be clusters or not. My son also suffers from CH (eposodic) as do I (chronic) and I can say it has been very helpful for him to have my knowledge and experience in his corner. It has saved him lots of hours of suffering by me identifying it and having it confirmed asap and knowing what to say to drs. and meds to get him started on. Your brother is very blessed and fortunate to have you in his corner.

Title: Re: Looks like we may have a new family member
Post by NotH20 on Aug 21^st, 2002, 2:50pm

As with everyone else here Jonny, I'm sorry that your brother is suffering. I'm not sure if this MB is ready for the two of you :P

Keep us posted on his progress....we're him for him too.

Mia

PS - Ted your post cracked me up! ;)

Title: Re: Looks like we may have a new family member
Post by dannyboy on Aug 23^rd, 2002, 7:11am

Same as Ted dude, when I read the topic I thought you'd fallen pregnant.

Holding thumbs here

Danny

Title: Re: Looks like we may have a new family membery
Post by RichardN on Aug 23^rd, 2002, 8:19am

Sorry Jonny.......hope the ER doc is wrong

I'm sure, after your years of hell with this bastard beast, your brother has observed your "dance" on more than one occasion. Bad way for someone you care about to really understand. Wouldn't wish it on anyone......well, maybe a few docs.

Luck and PF to you and yours