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Title: A new trigger ... and an old angel Post by BruceD on Jul 21st, 2004, 3:05pm Well, I just thought I should recount my post-Nashcon experience. For those of you that had met us previously, you already knew that neither I nor my wife (Lisa) smoke. While I can usually handle being in a smoky environment, my wife really has a hard time handling it. We usually tried to position ourselves near the fringes of the group so that we could be part of the conversations without having too much second-hand smoke. So, we may not have gotten a chance to talk to everyone in any detail at the convention. Anyway, this trip to Nashville was a dual one for us. We hadn't really celebrated our anniversary for the past 6-7 years because our youngest (daughter) was born on our anniversary. Anyway, I thought that I would surprise Lisa with a little get away on our trip back home to Wisconsin. I had arranged to stay at a beautiful Bed & Breakfast in Old Louisville on the way home. Lisa was wondering what I was doing when I turned off into a residential area in Louisville & especially when I started taking side streets like I knew where I was going. Anyway, to make a long story short ... I completely caught her off guard. :) Well, our room was on the 3rd floor of an old 1884 Victorian Mansion ... up a loooong winding staircase. I hadn't had a hit in over 3 weeks so I decided that I didn't need to lug the oxygen tank up to the room. Duh ... I should have learned after the talk on Saturday told me that I was drain-bamaged. Well, the room had a huge whirlpool tub that we used Sunday night before going to bed. The hot water was a great relaxer after the long weekend, the post-convention blues, and the driving. All was great until the beast awoke me at 2 am with its piercing grip on my left eye. I sat up in bed and couldn't do anything more than rock back and forth, moan, and pound my fist against my forehead. Lisa tried to move me, but I couldn't hear her ... so she ran down 3 flights of stairs, out to the van, and back up 3 flights of stairs with my O2. She hooked me up and got me sucking down O2 until the hit passed. After finally laying back down in bed & hearing Lisa settle into sleep, it hit me that she is more than I deserve. She's always there when I need her, and she ran down the stairs in the middle of the night in her "jammies" to get the O2 to bring me relief. So, the weekend taught me that I have a new trigger ... a whirlpool with hot water ... and I have an old standby angel who sees me through everything that the beast can throw at me. Love ya' Lisa! Thanks for listening BruceD |
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Title: Re: A new trigger ... and an old angel Post by echo on Jul 21st, 2004, 3:10pm You are a lucky man. Thanks for sharing. |
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Title: Re: A new trigger ... and an old angel Post by Jimi on Jul 21st, 2004, 3:12pm I bet NashCon was hard on you two if smoke bothers you. I can't imagine anyplace where there would have been more. Yes when I was in cycle, warm humid air and relaxation was a trigger for me as well. I am glad you enjoyed Louisville. I was nice to meet you. |
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Title: Re: A new trigger ... and an old angel Post by Big Dan on Jul 21st, 2004, 3:14pm on 07/21/04 at 15:10:29, echo wrote:
I'll second that... -Big Dan |
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Title: Re: A new trigger ... and an old angel Post by vig on Jul 21st, 2004, 3:14pm Fantastic Bruce! Happy Anniversary to both of you. from the other non-smoker... |
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Title: Re: A new trigger ... and an old angel Post by Racer1_NC on Jul 21st, 2004, 3:17pm A hot whirlpool will awaken the beast for me as well.....You are lucky to have such a devoted angel to help you fight the bastard. Bill |
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Title: Re: A new trigger ... and an old angel Post by CarrieBethRN on Jul 21st, 2004, 3:38pm Hey Bruce, I'm very sorry that you got hit, but I'm sooooooo glad that you have Lisa!! :) You both are great for each other. :) I was born in Louisville...nice place, huh? :) Smoke really bothers me too (sorry, smokers!!) I'm sure you feel the same way that it is something you will put up with to see everyone, though!! I have allergic asthma to smoke, and I forgot my inhaler...oops! I did leave dinner for awhile, but outside it was just fine. :) As Bill (Racer1_NC) asked, I don't hold it against anyone! :) And I've got some more nursing stories to share with you guys from today!! Carrie :) |
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Title: Re: A new trigger ... and an old angel Post by floridian on Jul 21st, 2004, 3:43pm Heat not good. Trigger cluster headache. Quote:
For normal animals, heat increases CGRP. In clusterheads, heat is much more active. |
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Title: Re: A new trigger ... and an old angel Post by Jeepgun on Jul 21st, 2004, 3:44pm Bruce, congratulations to you and Lisa on your anniversary! So sorry to hear you got hit, but wow, what a wonderful angel you have... :) You are indeed fortunate. Nice surprise/gift, too! :) |
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Title: Re: A new trigger ... and an old angel Post by ozzy on Jul 21st, 2004, 4:02pm Bruce/Lisa, It was a real pleasure to talk to you both this weekend, you are a great couple. Sorry about the smoke, big culprit here. Sorry that you were visited by the beast on honey moon night, but humidity and heat are always a big no-no for me too. Take care. Ozzy PS. Thanks Floridian, CGRP, once again, eh? |
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Title: Re: A new trigger ... and an old angel Post by TxBasslady on Jul 21st, 2004, 6:20pm on 07/21/04 at 15:12:24, Jimi wrote:
Davenport, Iowa.....January, 2004. An indoor atrium, bout 25 degrees outdoors. Bruce and Lisa somehow made it thru, but for the life of me I don't know how. LOL I think someone told me when they left, they stripped their clothes off and changed to clean ones. We had about 40+ clusterheads smokin and drinkin. Bruce, sorry you got hit, sweetie. You and Lisa are a precious couple. Happy Anniversary to you! It was so good to see you both again. Hope you can stand another trip to Iowa, round about January, 2005. BRING CHEESECAKE!!! LMAO Love you both, Jean |
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Title: Re: A new trigger ... and an old angel Post by Roxy on Jul 21st, 2004, 6:49pm I'm glad it wasn't me that triggered you....LOL, and I'm really glad that since you were celebrating your anniversary Lisa was wearing "jammies"........ ;;D. I hope the rest of your trip was enjoyable, and give Lisa a big hug for me. She is a sweetie...... :-* |
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Title: Re: A new trigger ... and an old angel Post by Woobie on Jul 21st, 2004, 7:15pm on 07/21/04 at 15:05:50, BruceD wrote:
Dammit Bruce! People act like runnin around in Jammies is, like - weird or sumthin! jeezzzzzzzz ;;D I think JDH said that hot water like that will trigger one for him too. You two are the cutest couple I think I've EVER seen! Happy Anniversary!! Cool surprise!! Kick some Beast ass Bruce! tina :-* :-* |
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Title: Re: A new trigger ... and an old angel Post by BlueMeanie on Jul 21st, 2004, 7:45pm Hi Bruce, Sorry to hear you got hit on such lousy circumstances. Hope it was just the Beast playing its' games with ya and not a full blown cycle. Sending VIBES to ya. I know what you mean about the smoke. Cindy's alergic to smoke, yet I smoke like a chimney. I try to stay away from her as much as possible when i got smoke coming out my ears anyways. And you are very lucky to have Lisa as a supporter. Give her hugs for me. PFDAN |
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Title: Re: A new trigger ... and an old angel Post by alleyoop on Jul 21st, 2004, 9:39pm Hey Bruce, That was a beautiful story you painted (sans the CH). And Lisa, what a supporter you've got! Unfortunately, I too smoke like a chimney. I'll have to give them up though if they keep making my eyes water like this! .............................................alley :'( |
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Title: Re: A new trigger ... and an old angel Post by JDH on Jul 21st, 2004, 9:46pm Awe Bruce sorry to hear about your ordeal but after meeting Lisa I know what a lucky guy you are...she is an angel. btw, I stay VERY far away from hot tubs for that very reason...I've triggered some absolute monsters in those things. Jim |
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Title: Re: A new trigger ... and an old angel Post by Cerberus on Jul 21st, 2004, 10:14pm Dang it man....dont that just figure... >:( Methinks it wasn't the water but the lack of stress that was the trigger... And of course Lisa was the trooper when it really matters...Congrats and condolances Captain. Ramon |
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Title: Re: A new trigger ... and an old angel Post by psycofemale0403 on Jul 22nd, 2004, 12:21am You romantic devil you........ How sweet. ~ Lisa |
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Title: Re: A new trigger ... and an old angel Post by Charlie on Jul 22nd, 2004, 12:31am Nice post, congrats but sorry you got hit. Quote:
I knew there was a couple others who didn't smoke. I did all right though and washed out two shirts in the bathroom sink. Tobacco and clusterheads seem to go hand in hand. Strange too as it's hard to prove a connection. Charlie |
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Title: Re: A new trigger ... and an old angel Post by Turts on Jul 22nd, 2004, 5:04am sounds like you were both lucky and unlucky at the same time. what an angel you have, I hope she knows how you feel about her Turts |
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Title: Re: A new trigger ... and an old angel Post by don on Jul 22nd, 2004, 7:04am Quote:
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Title: Re: A new trigger ... and an old angel Post by BruceD on Jul 22nd, 2004, 9:22am Thanks for all the kind words. Yep, I do know I am tremendously fortunate to have Lisa as my wife, personal nurse, and supporter! Carrie, Louisville was absolutely beautiful! We walked around Central Park & on Monday went to Louisville Stoneworks & the Louisville Slugger museum. Fun place to visit! Jean, Yep it's true, we did change our clothes right after leaving Davenport. Luckily we drove the truck so we could put them in a garbage bag in the back. ;;D Also, count on that cheesecake at Davcon05!! Tracey, You caught that about "jammies"? Well, let's just say that Lisa did throw something on before running out because if she hadn't it would have caused quite a ruckus. Also, I don't really know if it was the hot water, or the relaxation. Either way, I figure I'll avoid the whirlpool for now. Heat has triggered me in the past ... especially if I'm riding in someones car who has the heater on high. Heck, in the winter I only use the defroster just enough to keep the windows clear ... gimme cold! Maybe it's a combination of heat & relaxation. Floridians link to CGRP makes sense with what Dr. Volcy was talking about on Saturday. Who knows for sure ... I'll just stay out of the whirlpool to be safe. Take care BruceD |
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Title: Re: A new trigger ... and an old angel Post by Kevin_M on Jul 23rd, 2004, 12:23am What a guy Bruce. Real nice, wifey Lisa instills them kinda nice thoughts in your head all the time I bet. Don't you hate when uninvited beasts show up. Jumpin' jammies!! Kevin M |
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Title: Re: A new trigger ... and an old angel Post by Mastifflvr28 on Jul 23rd, 2004, 2:02am Barbie and Ken...you were so sickeningly sweet before the convention...now yer really gonna make me PUKE!!! Can't imagine 2 nicer non smokers to hang with, and yer funny as hell too! Hope not too many more hits Bruce, and thanks so much for raisin some money fer OUCH. Love and miss you 2 :) Mast |
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