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(Message started by: Maggie_may on May 12^th, 2003, 1:51pm)

Title: new guy
Post by Maggie_may on May 12^th, 2003, 1:51pm

Hi everyone,
Ive been listening to you guys for a few months now and thought I could give this a shot. I have been suffering from CH for about 20 years (2-3 times a year)
my latest episode was about a month ago and it lasted about 3 weeks. I couldnt hardley take it. But get this Never had I been Diagnosed with anything but migraines. I accidentley bumped into CH on the net. There right in front of my eyes was MY HEADACHE. I couldnt believe it. I went to the doctor armed with my internet diognosis. The symptoms are very specific, Nasal conjestion, watery eye,piercing pain there is no mistaking this for anything else. My doctor agreed and gave me three different scripts. I have to tell you I feel Ive been suffering alone all this time and I now find out there are others. Another thing I have to say is I live in a small town in North Dakota (close to nowhere) so we are lucky to see any doctor let alone a specialist. I thank God for the internet. I wonder when the next clinical trial will come here. HA-HA.
I have learned fom this web site that some of you have cronic CH. I cant even imagine. I am lucky in that mine only last 1-2 hrs ( always between 6-9pm) and are gone in 3-4 weeks. But one thing is confusing to me they say they disappear as fast as they come. My eye and jaw are still tender days after my last CH. THanks every one. :)Maggie-May

Title: Re: new guy
Post by TomM on May 12^th, 2003, 2:17pm

Maggie_may: Welcome to the family. Say, are you related to Rod Stewart ??? Anyway, we have tons of information at this site and if you can't find it, just ask.
Quote:

My eye and jaw are still tender days after my last CH.

I find that my jaw pain is an indicator of what will happen. I also have TMJ as do many CH'ers. Have you asked about that? Some of this can be considered 'shadows' if they occur with a lingering HA (headache).
Good luck.
TomM 8)

Title: Re: new guy
Post by cathy on May 12^th, 2003, 2:17pm

Hi Maggie_may

You couldn't have come to a better site for the understanding and management of this terrible condition. Sorry your suffering at the moment, but I hope that now you've got your new meds and have found a new family, that you will find some hope and painfree time...

W E L C O M E ....!

Cathy :)

Title: Re: new guy
Post by JDH on May 12^th, 2003, 2:22pm

Hi Maggie and welcome,
There's lot's of good people here who go through the same thing as you so stick around and read, learn and ask questions.

I'm also episodic and my left eye and temple will usually stay sore for a few days after the cycle ends...no biggie.

good luck and pfdan's to you,

Jim

Title: Re: new guy
Post by ZAIRA on May 12^th, 2003, 2:36pm

Hello Maggie and WELCOME!!

Thank you for joinins us; fortunately you are in a big family and we help you...

Know that other people fight every day against the same beast... it makes a great difference...

"stay hard" ;D, now you are not alone...

Ciao, Zaira :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*

Title: Re: new guy
Post by jonny on May 12^th, 2003, 2:41pm

Welcome aboard, Maggie.

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

Title: Re: new guy
Post by Marianne on May 12^th, 2003, 2:54pm

Hi Maggie,
I too am new here. Isn't this just amazing to have found these people? I don't know if you have seen it yet but if you have a minute you might want to look at the post page titled: 'Painful jaw and teeth' on the posts page. Er, I think that's the title well, something close to that anyway. If you get the fire ants in your jaw and Tmj is also a topic there as well.
I wish you painfree days and welcome to this great support group!
Marianne ;D

Title: Re: new guy
Post by cootie on May 12^th, 2003, 2:57pm

Hey new guy on the block Maggie May.....you'll be learnin alot on here. Used ta love that song Pam ;)

Title: Re: new guy
Post by brain_cramps on May 12^th, 2003, 3:40pm

Maggie:

Nice to meet you. Glad you found the board. There is SO much info and SO many people that are willing to help.

Welcome aboard.

grant 8)

P.S. Did you realize there already is a "maggie_may" here on the board?
(any relation ? ;))

Title: Re: new guy
Post by echo on May 12^th, 2003, 4:03pm

Welcome to the MB maggie.

Title: Re: new guy
Post by Ree on May 12^th, 2003, 7:33pm

Maggie I am so glad you found CH.com... good for you. Keep coming back we need you. I noticed that no one answered your question yet... The reason they say they disappear as fast as they come or something of that nature is because they appear (the cycle starts) goes up... peaks and makes its way down until they disappear... I dont think they meant an attack persee...
good luck and Welcome Ive seen you around and you have alot of good things to say... Pain free days and cozy nights to you Ree

Title: Re: new guy
Post by katethecelt on May 12^th, 2003, 10:19pm

Welcome!

The others have already answered your questions and you'll find so much in the archives too. I haven't been here long and understand how gratifying it is to find people who understand...and care.

Wishing you pain free days and nights,

Kate

Title: Re: new guy
Post by oringkid on May 13^th, 2003, 11:02am

Welcome Maggie_may! (sorry, I'm late but was confused due to maggie_may)

Sherry

Title: Re: new guy
Post by Wendy the Brit on May 13^th, 2003, 11:10am

"Wake up Maggie, I think I got something to say to you"

WELCOME :)

Wendy the Brit

Title: Re: new guy
Post by maggie_may on May 13^th, 2003, 11:12am

Welcome Maggie from the other Maggie!

I was a bit confused for a second there... i should probably figure out a new name as to avoid confusion :-/ ;D

Sorry to see that you needed to find us, but glad you're here. There's tons of information here and LOTS of support.

btw Grant... I don't think there's relation.. but you never know!

maggie

Title: Re: new guy
Post by Roxy on May 13^th, 2003, 11:15am

"I know I keep you amused.....but I feel I'm being used...." ;)

Welcome to the jungle.....oh wait.....that's the wrong song!

Glad you're here,
Tracey

Title: Re: new guy
Post by Charlie on May 13^th, 2003, 8:43pm

Welcome to the mad house MM. This place amazed and still amazes. If only this thing existed 35 years ago. Gotta thank DJ for coming up with it at all. He's the best.

Glad to have you and stick around.

Charlie

Title: Re: new guy
Post by cootie on May 13^th, 2003, 9:27pm

Two maggie mays spelled the exact same.......wow.....there's that echo agin I am hearin. Easily amused Pam ;)

Title: Re: new guy
Post by Drk^Angel on May 14^th, 2003, 5:18pm

Welcome to the board! Sorry that the beast is whippin' ya cranium with an acid tipped whip. Welcome to the family! Good luck!

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