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(Message started by: Biker on Oct 19^th, 2004, 5:41am)

Title: Sweating
Post by Biker on Oct 19^th, 2004, 5:41am

I start sweating on the back of my neck just before an attack. I seem to sweat alot all over during an attack. Is it just me, or does anyone else have this happen?

Title: Re: Sweating
Post by clarence on Oct 19^th, 2004, 6:56am

Seems to me that during cycle I sweat buckets, especially in the pits, and especially on the side my attack occurs.

Coincidence? I have no freaking idea. Maybe I just have poor personal hygene?

Casey

Title: Re: Sweating
Post by Pegase on Oct 19^th, 2004, 8:10am

ditto... both of your comments ;)

Phil

Title: Re: Sweating
Post by Bob_Johnson on Oct 19^th, 2004, 8:20am

Perhaps, not a common part of clusters, but facial "blooming"/sweating is, sometimes, listed as an part of an attack.

Title: Re: Sweating
Post by PerryGR on Oct 19^th, 2004, 8:21am

Personally, during an attack i experience hot flushes and profound sweating all over my head- sometimes whole upper body.

According to the International Headache Society cluster headache attacks could be accompanied by forehead and facial sweating (it's one of the symptoms they list in the 2nd edition of The International Classification Of Headache disorders- maybe someone could provide a link to that).

Hope this helps,
PFDAN to all,
Perry.

Title: Re: Sweating
Post by floridian on Oct 19^th, 2004, 8:23am

Disturbed autonomic nervous system - part and parcel of a cluster attack, although the exact manifestations and degree varies from person to person.

Quote:

Physical: The association of prominent autonomic phenomena is a hallmark of CH. Such signs include ipsilateral nasal congestion and rhinorrhea, lacrimation, conjunctival hyperemia, facial diaphoresis, palpebral edema, and complete or partial Horner syndrome (which may persist between attacks). Tachycardia is a frequent finding.

http://www.emedicine.com/neuro/topic70.htm

Quote:

Autonomic symptoms: ipsilateral facial sweating, & flushing, tearing, blockage of nose.

http://neuroland.com/ha/cluster.htm

The standard description includes only the most common and obvious signs - for many here, the pain can creep down the jaw or neck, or otherwise spread.

Title: Re: Sweating
Post by Bob P on Oct 19^th, 2004, 9:41am

Everything you wanted to know about ch & sweating:

http://www.pahlow.net/temp/sweating.pdf

Title: Re: Sweating
Post by Karla on Oct 19^th, 2004, 3:11pm

I sweat alot when I am getting hit. I keep ice packs ready for just that reason and lay them across my neck, top of head and side of face. It helps try it some time.

Title: Re: Sweating
Post by marfanoidus on Oct 19^th, 2004, 6:17pm

When I'm getting hit, I have a feeling of upper body overheating. I will often take off the shirt, get in front of a fan, or even get into a cool shower, depending on the dance.

When in cycle, I sweat like a bohemoth - its insane.

Title: Re: Sweating
Post by Biker on Oct 19^th, 2004, 7:26pm

Thanks for the replies folks. I was use to sweating when being woke at night, but last Sunday, it was in the high 40's and I found myself outside wearing only a pair of cut-off's, and still sweating. It was a real head-banger in the afternoon. Not till the CH began to subside, did I feel the cold. Its probally a good thing I have no neighbors within sight of the house. They would think I am crazy. I do some strange things during an attack sometimes. Thanks again for your responses.

Title: Re: Sweating
Post by Kris_in_SJ on Oct 19^th, 2004, 8:28pm

Despite what everyone else has noted ... I never sweat.

I'm a lady .... I perspire!

Kris

Title: Re: Sweating
Post by Jonny on Oct 19^th, 2004, 8:36pm

My yambag sweats like all hell.....hope that helps.

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

Title: Re: Sweating
Post by Biker on Oct 20^th, 2004, 8:23pm

Women dont sweat, they glisten.

Title: Re: Sweating
Post by cschick on Oct 20^th, 2004, 8:48pm

Well I guess I'm not a lady because I sweat like crazy when I am in cycle - I'm not ashamed to admit it, ok well maybe a little. Take a shower at least 2 times a day while in cycle because I "glisten" so dang much! ;;D

Karen

Title: Re: Sweating
Post by angel-ache on Oct 21^st, 2004, 12:26am

I too am a Lady, but I have been a fisherman for 13 years. And sweating is part of the bus.

Anywhoo....I noticed that my head (scalp) sweats really bad when I take an imitrex pill to abort a CH.

Angela

Title: Re: Sweating
Post by AlanG on Oct 21^st, 2004, 3:27am

Yes I sweat also...didnt realise till I just read this as I was so consumed with the pain, I thought maybe my body was working overtime and didnt take it into concideration. I didnt even tell my doctor about it. (he is a fucking jerk, left me misdiagnosed and undiagnosed for 8 years of hell) maybe im the jerk for not changing doctors.
Now its brought up..yes I ve noticed I do sweat...however since ive been on oxygen life has been so much better.

Title: Re: Sweating
Post by rubberplant on Oct 21^st, 2004, 9:46am

sorry,

I thought this thread read swearing, cos I swear like a bugger when i'm getting hit.

I have noticed that I tend to glow more than normal, that's cos i'm a laydy!!

James

Title: Re: Sweating
Post by Gator on Oct 21^st, 2004, 8:56pm

on 10/19/04 at 08:21:26, PerryGR wrote:

Ask and ye shall receive!

http://216.25.100.131/ihscommon/guidelines/pdfs/ihc_II_main_no_print.pdf

Oh, yeah. I get the sweats, too.

Gator

Title: Re: Sweating
Post by Renee on Oct 22^nd, 2004, 7:01am

When I'm getting hitting I also have issues with hot flashes! It is as though my thermostat is messed up! I'm not talking just my head and neck either.

I only get hot flashes at times that I'm getting hit! [smiley=huh.gif]

Title: Re: Sweating
Post by Longhaired Redneck on Oct 25^th, 2004, 6:39pm

Sweat like hell, I do I do

Ladies "Glisten" dang i learn something new everyday [smiley=laugh.gif]

Title: Re: Sweating
Post by GeneralPatton on Nov 1^st, 2004, 8:07pm

I sweat profusely on my forehead, and could stand in the snow in shorts I get so steamed during.

Title: Re: Sweating
Post by thebbz on Nov 1^st, 2004, 8:52pm

I just got a new sweater it's got ten buttons on it [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif]
Yep I sweat I do I do ..and sling other stuff to..LOL
BB
BTW: and dont sweat it.. [smiley=laugh.gif]
BB

Title: Re: Sweating
Post by sailpappy on Nov 10^th, 2004, 11:09am

;;DI sweat on my forehead during an attack, its one of the first symptoms of the onset, that and the drooping eyelid! Pappy

Title: Re: Sweating
Post by unsolved1 on Nov 10^th, 2004, 4:42pm

I guess i'm a sweater too.

But don't sweat it.

Unsolved

Title: Re: Sweating
Post by Sophie on Nov 10^th, 2004, 10:02pm

I don't sweat----ever. Just before a CH my face and neck get red---but no sweat. I have often thought this
might have something to do with the CH condition to begin with------I do keep hydrated w/ water and juice.
The Dr. says nothing can be done----I'm special---2 problems with no answer---no sweat & CH.
Sophie

Title: Re: Sweating
Post by survivor13 on Nov 14^th, 2004, 8:26pm

after a high level attack, i will pour sweat out in the winter while sitting in front of an AC..

Title: Re: Sweating
Post by Ruth on Nov 15^th, 2004, 8:35am

Yes, I am a sweater too.

Ruth