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(Message started by: Night_Owl on Aug 25^th, 2002, 8:43pm)

Title: Relief
Post by Night_Owl on Aug 25^th, 2002, 8:43pm

Hello again. Alright I just read about the H20 treatment and was wondering if there was anything else (that isn't a med) that seemed to work for anybody. The H20 sounds too good to be true. But I am trying it. I swear, by the time I am 20 I am gonna have just as many ulcers! Too many pills! Thanks.

Night_Owl

Title: Re: Relief
Post by Melissa on Aug 25^th, 2002, 9:11pm

Hi NightOwl...

I read that you are looking for an abortive treatment that doesn't include popping pills. Water is one, and another one is Oxygen.

If you are going to try O2, make sure you get a non-rebreathing mask, with a regulator flow rate of at LEAST 8 liters per minute. I use up to 12 lpm for 10 to 15 minutes, to abort my attacks. Good Luck!

Take care...
:)Mel

Title: Re: Relief
Post by ShariRae on Aug 25^th, 2002, 9:38pm

Hi Night,
I find ice to be a lifesaver for me...actually anything cold.. whatever I can get my hands on... even a cold shower will seem to help.. frozen peas are great cuz the bag molds to your head or neck. Breathing cool/cold air deep into the lungs also helps..
Good luck
Shari

Title: Re: Relief
Post by Drk^Angel on Aug 25^th, 2002, 9:49pm

I'll go with Mel on this one... O₂ when done right is great. It's the only abortive that works for me.

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

Title: Re: Relief
Post by 4290 on Aug 28^th, 2002, 6:54pm

Cafergot helps, but definately anything cold; a swimming pool, ice rink, ice pack, etc..