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(Message started by: Connie on Nov 14^th, 2004, 6:53pm)

Title: ? for anyone that works nights
Post by Connie on Nov 14^th, 2004, 6:53pm

My hubby works the night shift 7pm to 7am and has not gone to work for the past 8 weeks. He is planning on going back this week, but is kind of afraid the change in his sleep pattern may make this cycle worse. The past 2 weeks he is only getting about 2 H/A per night (around 12am and then again about 3:00 am) and is basically pain free all day. The 02 has aborted them during the night with no need for imitrex.

Anyone have any experience with this.

Thanks,
Connie

Title: Re: ? for anyone that works nights
Post by AussieBrian on Nov 14^th, 2004, 8:10pm

Connie, I thought nothing could be worse than CH, then I learned all about CH and night shift. Sorry I can't be more helpful but from my own experience, the longer he can put off the better.

AussieBrian.

Title: Re: ? for anyone that works nights
Post by craniumcrunch on Nov 14^th, 2004, 10:43pm

yes i worked nights for seven mos then back to days then back to nights imo these shift changes are what started my chs in the first place yes had no chs before i started losing alot of sleep and screwing around with my circadain rhythm have been dealing with chs ever since [less than 6 mons]have since changed jobs and only work dayshift but still have to deal with the demon

Title: Re: ? for anyone that works nights
Post by BobG on Nov 15^th, 2004, 3:16am

I work a rotating shift. Days, swingshift, days graveyard, repeat. Been doing it for 35+ years. In my case the changing shifts can trigger an attack if I get over tired. I learned a long time ago to pay attention to the clock and adjust accordingly. Just because it is dark doesn't mean it is time to sleep and the shining sun doesn't mean you have to be awake.