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Title: Dave had an attack last night... Post by Ree on Sep 13th, 2002, 11:32am I just wanted to post this here as well as in the supporters section... Dave had a ch attack last night while at work resting between "runs"in the truck. He came home and started his Neurontin. It has been 17 months so he had a fairly good remission compared to most people... Keep him in your prayers please. He has the kind of job that doesnt allow for a break so its business as usual... Love to you all... WISHING FOR...Pain free days and cozy fall nights (to all of you)~~~~ree |
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Title: Re: Dave had an attack last night... Post by Drk^Angel on Sep 13th, 2002, 11:35am Sorry to hear the beast is back. Wishin' him luck with the beast. PFDAN......................... Drk^Angel |
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Title: Re: Dave had an attack last night... Post by TomM on Sep 13th, 2002, 1:49pm Ree--tell Dave Tom is thinking of him. :) --TomM-- |
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Title: Re: Dave had an attack last night... Post by Jim R on Sep 13th, 2002, 2:11pm Ree - please convey best wishes for a short cycle and PFDAN's to Dave. It's a real bummer coming out of remission...and as for driving....yesterday, I had a KIP 9-10 while driving (ended up lasting 6 hours!) and not only was it the LONGEST trip of my life, I had to use every bit of concentration to not get distracted by the incredible pain and thereby get in an accident - scary! I really shouldn't have driven at all, but all my meds were at home and I HAD to get to them, so I really feel for Dave.... Best wishes to you both. Jim R |
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Title: Re: Dave had an attack last night... Post by ZAIRA on Sep 13th, 2002, 3:04pm Ree, Iam very sorry for Dave, these news wring my heart. I will pray for him. Love, Zaira |
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Title: Re: Dave had an attack last night... Post by echo on Sep 13th, 2002, 3:37pm Hate to read that the bastard has returned. One would hope he could lose an address or two from time to time. Hope it's a short visit. |
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Title: Re: Dave had an attack last night... Post by oringkid on Sep 13th, 2002, 3:54pm That Sucks! Now that I have manipulated your images, I feel like I know you guys! LOL Tell Dave, those of us in remission will send psychic strength to him. PFDAN forever! Sherry |
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Title: Re: Dave had an attack last night... Post by Slammy on Sep 13th, 2002, 4:22pm on 09/13/02 at 15:54:03, oringkid wrote:
Oh man! when do we get to train on that!? ;D Slammy 8) |
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Title: Re: Dave had an attack last night... Post by Charlie on Sep 13th, 2002, 5:20pm Rats Ree >:( This can work at work sometimes: It's all I can think of kid. Good luck. Dr. Wright's Circulatory Feedback This is not transcendental meditation, imagery, relaxation, or anything psychic. It's entirely physical and takes a lot of work and concentration. Give this method a good workout. It’s not a miracle, but it’s been very helpful to many. When I was diagnosed, my neurologist said to treat this as a vascular problem. I was told to concentrate on “redirecting” blood circulation in order to retard flow to the head. This is done by trying to “send” blood into the arms and hands or other extremities. When properly done, your hands will become warm and redder with increased circulation. I also found it easier to concentrate on one hand. This relieves just slightly, the pressure on the affected vessel, which indirectly causes our pain. We all have this ability but it can be exhausting. I was often able shorten my attacks from about half an hour to no more than a few minutes. Sometimes, when awake, I could entirely abort the attack IF I KEPT AT IT. I would suffer only minor discomfort instead of excruciating pain. Do not stop just because your hands are warm or redder. Keep this up until you are sure it's subsided. If you let up or lose concentration, it’s very hard to restart this process. It may take some time for this to take hold but when this works, the relief is almost immediate. I learned this from the doctor in a few minutes. He simply told me to concentrate on keeping blood away from the head. He thought the easiest is the arms and hands but any place that works for you is fine. He said to think of it as "filling your hands" with redirected blood. It’s important to keep at it THROUGH the pain. This will be difficult, but it’s the only way this technique will work. I like to keep at it a few minutes longer than seems necessary to insure success. This will not always work, but I think it will always have at least some effect on the severity and duration of the attacks. It can be useful between medications or while waiting for some other drug to take effect. All it takes is a little practice. It was fairly easy to learn and what I'm writing here is more than I got from the doctor, as I've drawn from my own experience. When awakened in horrible pain, it’s very hard to focus, but I think it’s always worth a try. This costs nothing but hard work, is harmless, non-invasive, and it gives us a fighting chance. I wish you the best of luck - Charlie Strand |
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Title: Re: Dave had an attack last night... Post by 2late on Sep 13th, 2002, 7:00pm Ree, i'm hopin' this attack is a fluke! good luck!!! ...........2late |
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Title: Re: Dave had an attack last night... Post by Ree on Sep 13th, 2002, 9:19pm Thanks all I really appreciate it... Dave is still in denial he said he is gonna be alright... and he can handle this. Then he said I am not getting those again...alright Dave and OZ is a real place too... Charlie I am printing your remedy...I have used it for my Migraine... We will try anything... (legal of course Dave drives for the Postal service) love ya Ree (((oh and 2 late check your mail... I sent you two different ones...one is a 5x7 one is a 8x10ish one. I like the big one best)))) hope you like the graphic... very patriotic!!!! kiss your son for me... |
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Title: Re: Dave had an attack last night... Post by debbie4278 on Sep 13th, 2002, 9:34pm Thinking of you and Dave. Love, Debbie |
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