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(Message started by: CJohnson on Mar 12^th, 2003, 12:23pm)

Title: Is it correct to refer to a CH as a migraine
Post by CJohnson on Mar 12^th, 2003, 12:23pm

OOps

Title: Re: Is it correct to refer to a CH as a migraine
Post by cootie on Mar 12^th, 2003, 1:16pm

OOps OOps..........

Title: Re: Is it correct to refer to a CH as a migraine
Post by Bob P on Mar 12^th, 2003, 2:25pm

Absofuckinlutely No!

2 different headaches.
2 different causes.
different symptoms
different classes in the IHS diagnostic criteria

It's like calling a Ford a Chevy. Hey, they both have 4 wheels.

Title: Re: Is it correct to refer to a CH as a migraine
Post by don on Mar 12^th, 2003, 2:35pm

2 similarities;

1. they are both in the head
2. they both suck

Beyond that refer to above post

Title: Re: Is it correct to refer to a CH as a migraine
Post by kissmyglass on Mar 12^th, 2003, 3:06pm

Oh dear...bad question to be asking this crowd ;D

Kev C

Title: Re: Is it correct to refer to a CH as a migraine
Post by Roxy on Mar 12^th, 2003, 3:49pm

ummmmmmm.....yeah......what Bob P. said.

;D

Title: Re: Is it correct to refer to a CH as a migraine
Post by jonny on Mar 12^th, 2003, 4:01pm

I will refrain from vulgarity because I am a gentleman.

Some advice for CJ, This is a cluster site, this means we only discuss CH.

Ok, back to the vulgarity you pigs ;D

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

Title: Re: Is it correct to refer to a CH as a migraine
Post by CJohnson on Mar 12^th, 2003, 4:18pm

The notion is soundly rebuked! CH shall not in any fashion or manner be referred to for any reason as a migraine. This is my new favorite website!
-Curtis

Title: Re: Is it correct to refer to a CH as a migraine
Post by jonny on Mar 12^th, 2003, 4:24pm

on 03/12/03 at 16:18:46, CJohnson wrote:

The notion is soundly rebuked! CH shall not in any fashion or manner be referred to for any reason as a migraine. This is my new favorite website!
-Curtis

If one has to refer to the M word its spelled "Meergraine"

That really pisses of the Meegrainers.....LMMFAO ;D

.............................jonny :D

Title: Re: Is it correct to refer to a CH as a migraine
Post by cathy on Mar 12^th, 2003, 4:46pm

...Jonny does that mean then, that my period pains are nothing like clusterheadaches either.....cos sometimes they're really bad...menstralgrainer!!!....lol.. ;D :-*

btw...I think you mean't pisses off not of.... :)

Title: Re: Is it correct to refer to a CH as a migraine
Post by jonny on Mar 12^th, 2003, 5:06pm

on 03/12/03 at 16:46:11, cathy wrote:

Last I heard I couldnt be sued for a typo.

Cathy, you said in another post that you "Fucking love me" is that still true? ;D

.................................jonny :D

Title: Re: Is it correct to refer to a CH as a migraine
Post by cathy on Mar 12^th, 2003, 5:22pm

;D....Jonny of course I fucking luv ya....I luv all my bro's here....but as king of the board fuckeneh you are the best.....but I have to be honest I have a soft spot for a 'yanky man' here (that is meant affectionatley) and he shall remain nameless... ;) :-*

Cathy ;D

Title: Re: Is it correct to refer to a CH as a migraine
Post by jonny on Mar 12^th, 2003, 5:27pm

:'( :'( :'( :'( :'(

Thats ok!!

Done, done and im on to the next one ;D ;D ;D ;D

................................jonny :D

Title: Re: Is it correct to refer to a CH as a migraine
Post by WendyHowe on Mar 12^th, 2003, 5:31pm

(Sorry, realised there are two parallel threads here)
I know this is a hugely emotive subject on this website. Please be tolerant, until you have a CH attack, if you are a migraine sufferer you genuinely think you suffer terrible pain. It is only when you have a Kip 10 CH that you know that migraine is quite fun in comparison!

Speaking for the UK here, don't know if it is the same in the USA or elsewhere. CH used to be called 'Cluster Migraine' here. This causes terrible problems for CH sufferers.The majority of GP's in the Uk are still very, very confused/ignorant and routinely prescribe migraine preventatives and abortives for CH for years, even when the patient shows no sign of responding to them and even when their lives are falling apart (personal experience shows that the most current migraine drugs are really quite superb at dealing with migraine, but f... all use for CH)

We just need as much publicity and education in the Uk as we can get so that the medical profession wise up about the different conditions and treatments.

Title: Re: Is it correct to refer to a CH as a migraine
Post by cathy on Mar 12^th, 2003, 5:40pm

on 03/12/03 at 17:27:12, jonny wrote:

:'( :'( :'( :'( :'(

Thats ok!!

Done, done and im on to the next one ;D ;D ;D ;D

................................jonny :D

Hey Jonny don't be sad...cos you'll make me feel sad... :'( :'( :'( :'(....If you hurt I hurt...Im just that kinda gal.... :(

but hey thankfully your not....see we're too alike...onwards and upwards...like I said I fucking luv ya... :-* ;D

Title: Re: Is it correct to refer to a CH as a migraine
Post by jonny on Mar 12^th, 2003, 5:44pm

Its ok sweetie, I dont think even the Mule can reach across the pond......LOL ;D

A few states maybe but not the pond.......LMMFAO ;D

I luv ya 2

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

Title: Re: Is it correct to refer to a CH as a migraine
Post by WendyHowe on Mar 12^th, 2003, 5:55pm

Doing your f...ing elitist club stuff again?
New guy asks genuine question, gets abused, leaves site never to return.

Title: Re: Is it correct to refer to a CH as a migraine
Post by 9erfan on Mar 12^th, 2003, 6:03pm

What are you talking about Wendy?

The new guy got his answer and he said this is his new favorite website! Sounds like a happy camper to me!

Title: Re: Is it correct to refer to a CH as a migraine
Post by jonny on Mar 12^th, 2003, 6:05pm

on 03/12/03 at 17:55:43, WendyHowe wrote:

Doing your f...ing elitist club stuff again?
New guy asks genuine question, gets abused, leaves site never to return.

Hey Wendy fuck face, maybe you would like to see what goes on behind the scenes.

CJ, asked me a question and I answered it, NO!!!!, not here in e-mail. And if you havent noticed he asked a question on the board twice, try going to the other thread and see what was written.

Anyways heres what I told him about getting 02 without a Doc.

CJ Johnson?.....Thats funny, the owner of CH.COM is DJ Johnson.

What you need to do is buy a medical regulator (15 LPM) on Ebay and convert it to fit a welding tank or you could call around to some gas houses and see if you can buy a used or rebuilt one. Once you convert it you just go rent a tank of welding 02 and refill it when it gets low.

Converting it is simple, all you do is unscrew the medical connection and screw in the welding connection. The connection consists of a CGA-540 nut and a 1/4" NPT stem, you can get those at a gas house (Very important to wrap the stem threads with teflon tape before screwing it in to gaurd against leaks).

Dont worry, welding 02 and medical 02 are filled from the same main 02 tank. I own a custom welding shop so I know what im talking about, Hell!!< I use welding 02.....LOL

Let me know if you have any questions, i'll be in front of the puter for the next 5 hours drinking beer....LMMFAO!!!!!

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

BTW: NPT= National pipe thread <<<<<Very important you get NPT

You not a very nice person Wendy, where the fuck do you get off you BITCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

Title: Re: Is it correct to refer to a CH as a migraine
Post by SommelierCH on Mar 12^th, 2003, 8:03pm

YES!

But only if you are my fucking insurance company.

David J.

Title: Re: Is it correct to refer to a CH as a migraine
Post by Opus on Mar 12^th, 2003, 9:31pm

on 03/12/03 at 16:24:56, jonny wrote:

If one has to refer to the M word its spelled "Meergraine"

That really pisses of the Meegrainers.....LMMFAO ;D

.............................jonny :D

That's funny because I call them "Jonnys", irritating and nauseating.

Bill the Cat

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Title: Re: Is it correct to refer to a CH as a migraine
Post by CJohnson on Mar 13^th, 2003, 8:50am

I am feeling neither abused nor will I elect not to return. In fact, the vehemence with which the point is demonstrated encourages me. Often, when I have to explain my CH to someone they respond with something like "Oh, I know how you feel. I get migraines, too." I'm a polite boy, so the easiest thing to do is nod and smile. But I think to myself that I don't think its the same thing. Anywho, I'm pretty thick skinned. And while the best thing about this site (for me)is the information shared and the fellowship, the witty remarks are a lot of fun too. Thank you WendyHowe for considering my feelings, and thank you Jonny for the valuable information.
-Curtis

Title: Re: Is it correct to refer to a CH as a migraine
Post by Mikey on Mar 13^th, 2003, 11:38am

I'm a Meegrainer and a CH victim. When a meegrain hits
i pretty much shrug it off and go about my business, yes i might puke, but i wipe my mouth and keep on going.
When a CH hits, Oh Sh*t and F*ck me, I'll lay on the floor, kick and scream, bang my head and if you come within my zone you're f*cking dead!!!

Mikey ;D

Title: . Re: Is it correct to refer to a CH as a migraine
Post by K. on Mar 13^th, 2003, 4:52pm

on 03/13/03 at 11:38:23, Mikey wrote:

Yep, me too. When you have both you get to know the difference first hand...and there is a big difference!!!!!
It pisses me off when people who have migraines act like they know what I'm going through when I have a cluster headache. That's where the hostility comes from. But I guess it's better to be pissed off then pissed on. ;D
Karen

Title: Re: Is it correct to refer to a CH as a migraine
Post by jonny on Mar 13^th, 2003, 4:59pm

on 03/12/03 at 21:31:43, Opus wrote:

That's funny because I call them "Jonnys", irritating and nauseating.

Bill the Cat

_ __/|
\`O_o'
=(_ _)= - Ack! Phttpt!! Nyet!!!
U

I knew there was a reason I printed your picture out and hung it on the dart board in my office at my shop, The thing is is that I keep trying to hit you in the balls but never can.....I guess its got something to do with the size, huh?

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

Title: Re: Is it correct to refer to a CH as a migraine
Post by Opus on Mar 14^th, 2003, 10:17am

Yep