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(Message started by: marlin on Nov 16^th, 2004, 2:30pm)

Title: Shadows
Post by marlin on Nov 16^th, 2004, 2:30pm

Hey all, I've suffered from clusters for 20+ years. New to this site. I've never met anyone that has suffered with a CH. Amazing how these war stories sound familiar to what I've struggled with all these years...

Anyhow, I haven't seen any definition for shadows and frankly never heard the term used in this way. Sounds perfectly appropriate though.

I get a brief warning before an attack. Usually blocked right nasal passage and a mild oncoming trainwreck sensation that involves the right side of my head - no pain. O2 at that time sometimes prevents onset. Then, if that doesn't work sometimes a full blown attack that makes me reach for the imitrex.

Imiterx or not I end up with a "hangover" feeling. Can't open my eyes all the way, they're hazy and discolored and I just feel basically like shit - without real pain. Until the next attack when I'm in a cycle...

Is that a shadow?

Title: Re: Shadows
Post by don on Nov 16^th, 2004, 2:37pm

A simple description is a low grade CH that lingers and lingers but does not neccesarily lead up to the big bang.

Another description of a shadow is that annoying little black thing on the sidewalk that follows you around on a sunny day.

Title: Re: Shadows
Post by nani on Nov 16^th, 2004, 2:55pm

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Another description of a shadow is that annoying little black thing on the sidewalk that follows you around on a sunny day.

those shadows only annoy me when they start talking to me.

Title: Re: Shadows
Post by AussieBrian on Nov 16^th, 2004, 7:57pm

Before coming here and hearing them called shadows
I'd always thought of them as 'echoes'.

Title: Re: Shadows
Post by marcelonyc on Nov 16^th, 2004, 11:49pm

Oh my god it's so exciting to know there's a name for it. I am cracking up!! YES those damned shadows. That' when i am in some serious trouble.

Title: Re: Shadows
Post by BobG on Nov 17^th, 2004, 7:42am

on 11/16/04 at 14:55:00, nani wrote:

those shadows only annoy me when they start talking to me.

And it annoys the rest of us when you answer them.

;) :D ;;D

Title: Re: Shadows
Post by marlin on Nov 17^th, 2004, 11:30am

Well, last night I woke up without searing pain - just the hint of what might follow. Up for around an hour and then fell asleep. Woke up and just for good measure I sucked on the O2 tank for around 5 minutes. I'm OK right now?

I guess the prednisone isn't letting the beast all the way out of the cage. Wonder if the fucker'll get out when the dosage decreases...

Anyhow, the shadows are what I thought they were. For me they don't go away entirely until the cycle is done and the beast goes down the street to attack someone else.

Title: Re: Shadows
Post by don on Nov 17^th, 2004, 11:44am

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And it annoys the rest of us when you answer them.

Try chasing them down the steet. Bastards are always a step ahead!