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(Message started by: mojo_grimm on Sep 28^th, 2002, 6:26pm)

Title: Greetings
Post by mojo_grimm on Sep 28^th, 2002, 6:26pm

My name is Mike and from what I have read some of you know about me. I am Skettico's loved one. I wanted to take this time to thank you for helping out with information regarding my cluster headaches. I will be checking this board daily and look forward to speaking to you.

Thank you,

Mike

Title: Re: Greetings
Post by catlind on Sep 28^th, 2002, 6:30pm

Welcome aboard mojo Mike!!! :)

Glad you have found a home here with us. First thing in order would be for you to read read read. There is more info here than you can find anywhere.

We're a big family here, and we treat each other that way too, right down to sibling rivalry and petty arguments ;) and of course all the love and caring.

Make yourself at home and get to know us and tell us about you. You're lucky to have Skettico, she's a real trooper :)

Cat

Title: Re: Greetings
Post by Cathi on Sep 28^th, 2002, 6:38pm

Hey, Mike- Nice to meet you!
Hey, Sket- He's nice lookin' too! ;DSo glad you're both here!
Mike- Sket has been crawling around here looking for ways to help you....something must've worked...I'm glad! Now, you've gotta give her a big wet sloppy kiss for taking such good care of you- and the weekend's not over- go do something foolish together.....CARPE WEEKEND!
Sket & Mike- great job- PFDAN!
Cathi

Title: Re: Greetings
Post by mojo_grimm on Sep 28^th, 2002, 6:41pm

Like you said, Skettico is a real trooper. She has been the biggest help and it is much appreciated.

A little about me:

I was born and raised in Las Vegas. I went to college in Chicago where I earned my degree in Mortuary Science. After college I moved back to Las Vegas and am currently an Operations Analyst for a outsourcing business.

My hobbies are music, poetry, games and knowledge.

Mike

Title: Re: Greetings
Post by catlind on Sep 28^th, 2002, 6:50pm

Somehow Mike, I think I'm gonna leave that alone for now seeing how's you're new and all LOL. So sorry, but a degree in mortuary science could be a deadly weapon around here LOL (no pun intended ;) )

You'll find that the folks here will have you covered no matter what you may need. I'm so glad that O2 is working for you. If you have any questions about it whatsoever, the man to talk to is Jonny...although I'm told that Ueli is one of the true guru's that jonny studied under. I'm not an old timer like them, but I've been here a few months, and these guys(and gals...can't be sexist...DOH, nevermind) have literally saved my skin.

How long have you suffered from Clusters? Are you episodic or chronic? I'm episodic still (thankfully) and am in upstate NY and hubby (my real trooper ;) ) (sheesh I kill me with the puns ROFL) is in the USAF.

OY, I'm gonna shut up now, I know Slammy's gonna have a field day with all this on Monday LOL

Guess I'm just in a goofy mood cause it's Saturday :)

Cat

Title: Re: Greetings
Post by mojo_grimm on Sep 28^th, 2002, 7:13pm

I have been getting the clusters for over 8 years now and they have been chronic for the last year or 2. Oxygen seems to work for the short haul.

Title: Re: Greetings
Post by BobG on Sep 28^th, 2002, 7:15pm

Welcome to the board mojo.

Skettico has been going on and on about her cute guy and how huggable and sweet he is.

Just kiddin'.

Stick around. There's lots of cluster info here.

See ya soon for lunch. (ask Skettico)

Title: Re: Greetings
Post by catlind on Sep 28^th, 2002, 7:18pm

Sorry to hear you've made chronic :(

The O2 has made a world of difference for me. I think that combined with the proper preventatives have helped many many people here. Make sure you have a doc that is knowledgeable in clusters, and if you don't, educate him. Tell him about this place, and print out the info and take it to him.

I hope you'll find a home here amongst friends and supporters who truly do know your pain. You're not alone my friend :)

Cat

Title: Re: Greetings
Post by domm on Sep 28^th, 2002, 8:17pm

Mike - sorry you felt compelled to seek us out, but glad you found us. Sket has hung in there and dug for lots of good info, now you can hang around for support as well.
You should look into some of the preventatives. I started Verapamil three weeks ago and have now gone 10 or 11 days with a HA. There are other that work well also, so read, read, and read. This beast can be tamed.
Good luck
domm

Title: Re: Greetings
Post by Peppermint on Sep 28^th, 2002, 8:23pm

:) Hi Mike,

Just wanted to say, good thing Skettico found this place for both of you. I am only a supporter but I have found some support myself here, because that is the way of the clan... ;)

Its hard to believe I think at first, that such a place can exist; once you read all the facts and start reading posts etc., I think you'll feel some relief, other than from the meds. This IS a family, in the greater sense of the words.

PFDAN (Pain Free Days and Nights) to you,

Peppermint

Title: Re: Greetings
Post by jonny on Sep 28^th, 2002, 8:32pm

Glad you finally climbed aboard, Mike.....just sorry it had to be aboard the chronic bus, well seeing that ive been chronic for 27 yrs im driving the bus.......sit back while I tear a new hole in the Vegas strip on the way to pick up BobG......LOL

I kill me ;D

.............................jonny (Mortuary?)

Who the fuck stretched my posts?

Title: Re: Greetings
Post by Peppermint on Sep 28^th, 2002, 8:55pm

oops, stop resting on you keyboard JONNY. 8)

Title: Re: Greetings
Post by mojo_grimm on Sep 28^th, 2002, 9:32pm

Heh!!! If you are driving the bus, I shall bring the beverages and some O2.

This really seems like a good place to be and I am excited to learn anything that can and will help.

I have tried Injectable Imitrex and it didnt do much for me. Oxygen is a phenominal alleviator (thank you for the advice) and I am looking for something that I can use as a preventative. Any suggestions?

Am I supposed to post this to a different forum?

Title: Re: Greetings
Post by Charlie on Sep 28^th, 2002, 10:00pm

So your favorite HBO show is Six Feet Under too?

Welcome to the board and stick around. We need new blood.

Charlie

Title: Re: Greetings
Post by don on Sep 28^th, 2002, 11:54pm

Let me get this straight..............

You were born in the City of Sin, Lived in the Home of the Blues, and your customers were dead people.

Christ, no wonder you get CH!

Welcome aboard mike !

Title: Re: Greetings
Post by Ree on Sep 29^th, 2002, 12:15am

Hi Mike... I guess you've had the royal welcome... I am one of the supporters here my husband has had CH for about 20ish years... were sick of counting... He is just starting his cycle... we hope he's already ahead of it with his preventative... Your sweetie is a doll... keep posting lots of great family here... life, love and plenty of laughs... Ree

Title: Re: Greetings
Post by jonny on Sep 29^th, 2002, 10:06am

Mike dude.

600 mgs Lithium

480 mgs Verapamil

Ive taken this combo everyday for over a decade and it prevents 80% of my HA's from ever showing up, its the combo of choice for chronics.

Talk to your Doc.

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

Title: Re: Greetings
Post by kaptex on Sep 29^th, 2002, 1:33pm

Jonny's driving?!!?? :o

Does this mean I need a 5 point seat belt, crash helmet, and lots of padding? :D (I am now going to duck!!)

Welcome Mike. Sorry that you went chronic, that sucks. I'm still new around here but have already found lots of good information as well as good people.

Wishing everyone PFDAN,

Kimberly

Title: Re: Greetings
Post by sueellen83 on Sep 29^th, 2002, 1:50pm

Welcome Mike,
I too am new to the site. Everybody here has been very warm and friendly. If there is nything I can do just let me know.

Title: Re: Greetings
Post by 2late on Sep 29^th, 2002, 2:39pm

welcome home mojojojo!! ;D jonny...........that post "it's the biggest one i've ever seen" bet that's the first time you ever heard that bro' ;D ..........2late

Title: Re: Greetings
Post by Linda_Howell on Sep 29^th, 2002, 3:06pm

Hi Mojo,

Hope that's not your last name because of your line of work. Something you might want to know about us too.
We will offer information, share ideas, joke around (you had to know that this was coming with the work you do, and the city you've lived in.) ....LOL but we are all very nice here for the most part and we welcome you.

Get that mojo working hon, cause if you're chronic, you're gonna need all the help you can get. But we do survive. One dayat a time. One suck of 02 at a time......then we start YELLING at each other. (a previous post of Jonnys) Linda Howell

Title: Re: Greetings
Post by jonny on Sep 29^th, 2002, 3:42pm

Yes, im driving, Kim.....so get to the back of the bus and shut up.....LOL

2Late, I cant count how many times Ive heard that....Actually had one chick say "OMG".......LOL

I was born a gifted child until CH showed up.

Not so gifted......................jonny

Title: Re: Greetings
Post by BobG on Sep 29^th, 2002, 3:51pm

OMG I'm LMAO, jonny :D

If you can't dazzle 'em with brilliance,
Baffle 'em with bullshit.
;)

Title: Re: Greetings
Post by Drk^Angel on Sep 29^th, 2002, 11:20pm

Welcome to the board! Sorry that the beast is beatin' ya cranium into mush with a tenderizer hammer. Welcome to the family!

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

Title: Re: Greetings
Post by skettico on Oct 1^st, 2002, 5:04pm

:) :) :) :) :) :)

See guys! I told ya he's great! I am so glad you guys got him in here and talking, looks however, like we have two Jonny's in here now *look out* Thanks again everyone, I'm gonna visit all the time and make sure you guys are ok, PFDAN I like that...=) I love this place. Just wish it was for a different reason.

Title: Re: Greetings
Post by jonny on Oct 1^st, 2002, 5:09pm

Hmmmmm!!, 2 jonny's?

I think I have passworded this name ;D

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

Title: Re: Greetings
Post by Cathi on Oct 1^st, 2002, 7:48pm

Sket-
2 Jonnys? AAARRRGGGHH! I'll never get to sing!!!

I think it sucks that you need this forum, Mojo- but I'm really glad you found it- the theme for today is:
"WE_ARE_FAMM_UH_LEE, and I think you've discovered, this bunch of crazy galoots mean it!
So, since you're in Lost Wages, the WHOLE bunch is gonna have a family reunion- at your place, really soon, "kay? I'll let you know the date-all you need is about, ohhh say 125 rooms, and a Safeway- free drinkies, if we play in the casinos, so it'll be cheap -by the way, we'll be needing transportation too- do ya have a plane?
Have great evening you two- give each other a big hug!
MORE PFDAN!
Cathi

Title: Re: Greetings
Post by NancyMcFree on Oct 1^st, 2002, 8:21pm

Welcome aboard MoJo. Watch for that bus cause it is bound to crash with Jonny driving. Just make sure you ain't under the wheels when it does !!!! Interesting career choice by the way. CH should never play with dead things !!!!!!!!!! Your honey is a keeper, treat her well.

Title: Re: Greetings
Post by mojo_grimm on Oct 1^st, 2002, 8:51pm

I welcome each and everyone one of you to come to Las Vegas aka "Lost Wages, City of lights; City of Sin...place your title here__________" anytime you want to come out.

A second Jonny, eh? Based on some of the posts I have seen Jonny put in here, I think we'd get along just fine. I haven't gotten my feet wet enough in here to show my true colors. So Jonny, you still have the trademarked and passworded name intact.

Anywho, eveyone has been extremely helpful and I appreciate it a ton.

Mike

Title: Re: Greetings
Post by don on Oct 2^nd, 2002, 9:36pm

UH excuse me Mr. Mule?

Just because Ma wrapped you up and tried to give you away every Christmas doesn't mean you are gifted. Ever wondered why everyone asked for the reciept when that big box under the tree had their name on it?