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(Message started by: StanTheMan on Oct 9^th, 2002, 8:29am)

Title: Remission ... but I almost feel guilty
Post by StanTheMan on Oct 9^th, 2002, 8:29am

OK... I'm officially in remission. No meds past two nights and only a couple of shadow visits.
(Kip 1). Lord willing, (and if the past is any indication) I won't have to deal with the beast again for another 18 to 24 months.

I feel like shouting from the rooftop and doing a litte jig sometimes (not to be confused with the "cluster dance" we do!)

BUT-- I didn't know about chronic clusterheads until I visited this site. I wish so much you chronic sufferers could get a real break from the pain. And I almost feel guilty about talking about remission here, knowing that there are many that would like to have what us episodic sufferers have -- a real break!

Comments?

Thanks, hugs and prayers to all, especially the chronic folks here!

StanTheMan :D

Title: Re: Remission ... but I almost feel guilty
Post by kim on Oct 9^th, 2002, 8:34am

WHOO-WHO! Congrats to you :)Enjoy every pain free day ya get!

Been pain free since mid April and like you not expecting next visit for about same time frame as you.

I too have those same feelings for folks suffering chronic. Makes me feel sad, mad, and a certain feeling of "impotence"... hard to explain.

PFDAN EVERY ONE!

Title: Re: Remission ... but I almost feel guilty
Post by Drk^Angel on Oct 9^th, 2002, 11:50am

Congrats Stan! Don't feel guilty about being in remission. I highly doubt that anyone, much less chronics, would have any complaints about you going PF. In fact, I'm pretty sure most all clusterheads are very glad to hear you're getting paroled from the beast. Good luck, and may it be a long remission.

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

Title: Re: Remission ... but I almost feel guilty
Post by echo on Oct 9^th, 2002, 11:59am

Good for you Stan. Wonderful news

Title: Re: Remission ... but I almost feel guilty
Post by Edna on Oct 9^th, 2002, 12:07pm

Well StanTheMan.......congratulations on the end of this cycle. Us clusterheads know the excited feeling, so why don't you post us a pic of yourself as you shout it from the roof top ;D

Felt the same as you when it comes to chronics......never DREAMED someone suffered endlessly from ch

I feel safe thinking though, that not a ONE chronic sufferer would EVER begrudge you the pf remission!

Enjoy my friend, but don't forget us here,
EDNA

Title: Re: Remission ... but I almost feel guilty
Post by don on Oct 9^th, 2002, 3:39pm

Don't do the jig on the rooftop. You may fall
, hit your noggin, and get a headache. That would suck.

Hope your heading for many PF days. STICK AROUND.

Title: Re: Remission ... but I almost feel guilty
Post by Svenn on Oct 9^th, 2002, 4:20pm

Good for you Stan. Wonderful news

Title: Re: Remission ... but I almost feel guilty
Post by jonny on Oct 9^th, 2002, 4:26pm

Being chronic for well over two decades I am happy as a sum bitch for you!!!

I get the "Happy feet" everytime a HA goes away so your not the only one that does the happy dance, the happy dance is the only thing that keeps this dude going ;D

ROCK ON, STAN!!!!!

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

Title: Re: Remission ... but I almost feel guilty
Post by Charlie on Oct 9^th, 2002, 7:36pm

Good for you and guilty is not a thing you should feel. It's like a pardon from the Governer. Who knows? Maybe it the beginning of a beautiful 119 PF years.

Here's to ya: http://www.headachesupportgroups.com/echat43/beer2.gif

Charlie

Title: Re: Remission ... but I almost feel guilty
Post by sueellen83 on Oct 9^th, 2002, 7:49pm

Great news, Stan!!!! ;D Enjoy it. I can't wait until I can say the same. Got about 4 more weeks to go.

Take care,
Sue Ellen

Title: Re: Remission ... but I almost feel guilty
Post by oringkid on Oct 10^th, 2002, 8:02am

Great news Stan! Hope it's a long one!
Don't feel guilty, no one should ever feel guilty for being without pain!

Sherry

Title: Re: Remission ... but I almost feel guilty
Post by LTBullitt on Oct 10^th, 2002, 10:46am

Screw guilty, just get out there.
Eat all those foods you couldn't before.
Damn, just LIVE dude.
Nothing but happy for you here. :)

Title: Re: Remission ... but I almost feel guilty
Post by NancyMcFree on Oct 10^th, 2002, 3:03pm

Enjoy those pain free days Stan !!!! And may they last forever !!!!!!

Title: Re: Remission ... but I almost feel guilty
Post by StanTheMan on Oct 11^th, 2002, 8:22am

Thanks everyone for the encouragement! You're a great bunch and I'm glad I found you!

And yes... I will still be visiting, lurking, and posting from time to time!

God bless you all.

StanTheMan ;D

Title: Re: Remission ... but I almost feel guilty
Post by Linda T on Oct 12^th, 2002, 6:21pm

Glad to hear the good news Stan. You have no reason to feel guilty. Go out and live your life! Glad to hear you'll be sticking around. Whole lots of people still need your support.

Wishing you a looooong and happy remission.

and PFDAN to all, Linda T

Title: Re: Remission ... but I almost feel guilty
Post by Jabeen on Oct 12^th, 2002, 9:57pm

I feel guilty a lot when I read some of these posts. I have only had 2 episodes in my whole life and they were 5 yeras apart. I have been pain free for a while now, but stay on my meds until I feel sure they are gone (and then wean off) I was so miserable when I found out what I had and that there was no cure- I felt sorry for me-but after reading these people's experiences, I am thankful for my version of this beast. I also know that my circumstances could change any time-after 5 years I thought I would not get them again and BOOM! they're baaack...
Enjoy the peace-Jabeen :) :) :)

Title: Re: Remission ... but I almost feel guilty
Post by Ree on Oct 12^th, 2002, 10:08pm

I guess you got the answer... NO ONE WANTS YA TO FEEL GUILTY... never feel guilty after going through what you go through to get to remission... Tell everyone! Get drunk... SLEEP ... wow the simple things in life suddenly feel so good... enjoy Stan... the pain free cozy fall nights and lazy days... luv Ree