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(Message started by: brad267 on Nov 6^th, 2002, 4:11pm)

Title: When do they end?
Post by brad267 on Nov 6^th, 2002, 4:11pm

Hi All,

I appreciate reading all the tips you guys give! I'm in 4th week of 1st episode ever. Are there signs that the episode is stopping, or is it just wham-bam and they're gone?

Thanks for the help,
Brad

Title: Re: When do they end?
Post by Bob P on Nov 6^th, 2002, 4:13pm

Mine usually just get fewer each day until, nothing.

Last cluster lasted 15 weeks.

Title: Re: When do they end?
Post by echo on Nov 6^th, 2002, 4:23pm

Mine have no specific method of leaving. Some have the one last ass kicker and a few shadows and then they are gone. Other cycles slowly leave.

As far as leaving for good -- I hope death takes care of that issue.

Title: Re: When do they end?
Post by suzy617 on Nov 6^th, 2002, 5:39pm

I have mine for about 6 weeks. Thought they stopped completely then had 2 more, tiny one today, hope thats it for both of us.

Title: Re: When do they end?
Post by jonny on Nov 6^th, 2002, 5:47pm

I can sometimes go 3 days without one then 3 days on then 1 day off then 3 days on and on and on and on.

If I get really really lucky I can go almost 2 weeks without one....thats my remission.....LMAO ;D

Someone has to do it.

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

Title: Re: When do they end?
Post by kim on Nov 6^th, 2002, 6:02pm

Historically, I usually get a real head banger hum dinger followed by god awful shadows and then sun finally comes out. Lots of comparison tables here. First cycle, I suggest keeping log and paying close attention! hope it's your last!!!!!

PFDAN, Kim

Title: Re: When do they end?
Post by 9erfan on Nov 6^th, 2002, 6:07pm

Back when I was episodic, mine would get really REALLY bad right before they were going to stop. Would always wind up at the ER. So I use to think whatever they were giving me in the ER was helping but then over time came to realize it was just the pattern of the h/a....didn't go to the ER until they became unbearable thus they would go away pretty promptly after going to the ER.

Title: Re: When do they end?
Post by 2late on Nov 6^th, 2002, 6:19pm

no ryme or reason to this for me, it's over when it's over, it's consistantly unpredictable ;D welcome to the board!!! ..........2late

Title: Re: When do they end?
Post by brent on Nov 6^th, 2002, 7:47pm

Last few episodes the trend has been a couple of really bad ones toword the end. The kind that leave you feeling bruised until the next one hits. Although when I first started having them they would just taper off.
So, I guess it's hard to tell you what to excpect Brad.
One thing is for sure, you're probably finding out you can handle alot more than you thought you could 4 weeks ago! Keep your head up buddy (really, keep it up. it helps).
We're with you.

Brent

Title: Re: When do they end?
Post by brent on Nov 6^th, 2002, 7:49pm

I'm curious, how old are you brad?

Title: Re: When do they end?
Post by Charlie on Nov 6^th, 2002, 9:14pm

They seem to go on forever but mine lasted about 4 to 5 weeks, rarely 6. They were usually 4 to six times a day. Mine have been gone since I was 45, 11 years ago. I don't know if there is a true age factor. Just not enough real evidence.

Charlie

Title: Re: When do they end?
Post by brad267 on Nov 6^th, 2002, 9:30pm

Brent,

I'm 32, male, heavy smoker, (ex) heavy drinker...

First week: 1 or 2 per day, 3 hrs long, Kip 7 (I'm learning the lingo, yay!) 1 trip to ER

2nd and 3rd week: up to 12 per day, down to 10-15 mins long, mostly Kip 10, 2 trips to ER

This week: 8 per day, 20 mins long, Imitrex hides all but the shadows, no ER trips.

I'm wondering whether this is progress, or whether my big fat head is hunkering down for the long haul. ???

Thanks everyone!
Brad

Title: Re: When do they end?
Post by LittleMmonkey on Nov 6^th, 2002, 11:45pm

Hi.....
Sorry you had to join our ch group. Wouldnt wish this on anyone. But this is the place to be if you are looking for help. All these people are great...
Jonny....I really look up to you and all others who are chronic....I cant imagine dealing with ch every day of my life...you are not alone, none of us are.
If ya need to vent...anyone....go ahead and call on me....I will listen, and try to help.....
dawn

Title: Re: When do they end?
Post by Jabeen on Nov 7^th, 2002, 3:55pm

I was going to ask how old you were-but someone beat me to it. Mine didn't show up until I was 45. They lasted about a year at that point until I found a neuro and found a med that worked for me. Then they went away for 5 years and now they are back again. I went back on the medication (immediately this time) and they are few and far between and not intense at all-very tolerable...but after 5 years, I thought they might be gone. When the first bout shows up at 45 out of the blue, I was hoping it was a fluke and they would never return...oh well! Doesn't seem to be any rhyme, reason, or life expectancy with these things. :) :) :)

Title: Re: When do they end?
Post by Linda T on Nov 7^th, 2002, 6:56pm

Hi Brad and welcome.

Sounds like you're going through a really rough time right now and I'm sorry.

I wish I could tell you how and when it will stop. I had two cycles stop dead and two that kept going and going and going and going..... Although the real head bangers stop, the shadows just don't quite until one day you realize they're gone.

Good luck and keep us posted. Linda T

Title: Re: When do they end?
Post by Not4Hire on Nov 7^th, 2002, 9:21pm

Quote:

or is it just wham-bam and they're gone?

dream on, pard........

...watch yer back, keep yer preventives and abortives handy.......

...and expect that the MOFO will smack ya when ya LEAST expect/NEED him /her to show up...

(....don't ask me how I know.......) ;D