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(Message started by: IndianaJohn on Jul 31^st, 2004, 8:48pm)

Title: Triggers
Post by IndianaJohn on Jul 31^st, 2004, 8:48pm

Hi everyone,

Triggers ahave been mentioned a couple times in different threads, so I would like to ask what are yours?

I know the most common is alcohol.

Bright lights and loud static (like from a am radio) trigger some of mine. Anyone else?

Title: Re: Triggers
Post by don on Jul 31^st, 2004, 10:50pm

Quote:

Bright lights and loud static

Never heard of either of these being a trigger for CH. An irritant maybe but a trigger?

Title: Re: Triggers
Post by ex_pat_asia on Jul 31^st, 2004, 11:33pm

Bright lights and noise sensitivity are unusual to hear about as cluster triggers though are commonly mentioned among migraine patients. My sister-in-law feels that bright sunlight is a common triger for her migraine attacks.
I get a little sensitive to noise during an attack but always felt that was a psyco response and not a part of the headache. I definitely prefer to be alone during a CA.
For me the too biggest culprits are alcohol and MSG. A close third would be cabin pressurization on air flights. These can trigger a CA at any time and not neccessarily during an episode. Sensitivity to these two isn't always the same however. I have had red wine without getting a CA. I also seem to be ok with cheeses and chocolate and can take either with impunity. I quit them during an episode however just to eliminate confusion when trying to track triggers.

Title: Re: Triggers
Post by UN_SOLVED on Aug 1^st, 2004, 1:39am

I am very sensitive to bright lights and loud noises ... BUT only after an attack has started.

I'd rather ~~go insane~~ pace in the dark & quiet, thank you

Unsolved

Title: Re: Triggers
Post by Superpain on Aug 2^nd, 2004, 5:30pm

My triggers...
Sunlight
darkness
noise
silence
food
no food...
Anything and everything...
Seriously... Alcohol, trying to sleep and time passing are my only known triggers.

Title: Re: Triggers
Post by BlueMeanie on Aug 2^nd, 2004, 6:14pm

Noise doesn't effect my CH's at all. Actually I like loud noise during an attack. Keeps my mind occupied I guess. When in cycle, light doesn't trigger a CH, but it seems 2x as bright. Gotta have shades at ALL times. Prefer complete darkness during an attack. I know it sounds like the "M" word, but believe you me, it's Clusters !

The only true triggers for me is alcohol & aromas.

Title: Re: Triggers
Post by ExplodingEyeBall on Aug 3^rd, 2004, 9:54am

My main trigger when I'm in a cycle is breathing.

If I could just stop that crap.........

Title: Re: Triggers
Post by Biker on Aug 3^rd, 2004, 5:36pm

During my times, I dont seem to need any triggers. They just happen. There are many things I avoid during my times, cause I have learned that they will indeed trigger CH reguardless of meds, or times of day.
Alochol is a dead ringer for a trigger. The smell of frying bacon (eating bacon is gonna hurt me every time), laying on the left side of my head. Wearing a hat, sunglasses, reading glasses, and even rubbing my forhead will trigger an attack. Exhaust fumes, gas fumes, any kind of fossile fumes will trigger me. Real cheese, missing meals, food with perservatives, deep fried foods. Heat is a baddy too. Working outside and getting too hot will trigger my CH. Summertime is the worst for me, yet I get a few CH's during the winter also. No idea what triggers those.

Title: Re: Triggers
Post by lionsound on Aug 3^rd, 2004, 7:34pm

Lets see....for me I still get them and there's no alcohol, no smoking, no meat,no caffeine, no being out on hot days and still no clue as to what's really a trigger..... although I'd like to count my mother-in-law just for fun.

I think it's an ever changing recipe...that no one cares to fill me in on.

Do you keep a diary of CH symptoms and what surrounds them? Sometimes that can help figure out triggers.

Title: Re: Triggers
Post by usnad on Aug 3^rd, 2004, 7:38pm

on 08/03/04 at 09:54:00, ExplodingEyeBall wrote:

My main trigger when I'm in a cycle is breathing.

If I could just stop that crap.........

Triggers? If I had them I would avoid any of them.

Yea breathing, hahahahahaaha.......

Title: Re: Triggers
Post by farmboy on Aug 3^rd, 2004, 10:56pm

yes triggers..................... if i get to hot that will trigger and attack also alcohol is a big trigger. drink a beer and i pay dearly. also ex-wife will do it too

Title: Re: Triggers
Post by Robert_C. on Aug 4^th, 2004, 8:54am

Quote:

A close third would be cabin pressurization on air flights

I have to travel thru hills to go to works. The change of altitudes is not always a trigger (I would go nuts!) but it doesn't help.

Hot days and cold days do it for me too.

Rest and relaxation is a sure do. Weekends are always worst then work days...and it SUCKS!!!

Aside from that, give me a cigaret and a beer anytime. [smiley=smokin.gif]

Robert

Title: Re: Triggers
Post by BrotherInPain on Aug 5^th, 2004, 12:40am

Hi John... When I am in a cycle the surest way to bring on a headache is alcohol. When I am not in a cycle I can drink without causing a CH. The other day I got one after eating a couple of rice and bean enchiladas with guacamole, sour cream and hot sauce. I think it may have been the hot sauce.

It seems to me that heat puts me into an active period. I skipped them last summer, but they're back this year.