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(Message started by: floridian on Jan 14^th, 2005, 6:38pm)

Title: CH Misinformation - Journalist Needs Adjustment
Post by floridian on Jan 14^th, 2005, 6:38pm

Quote:

TREATMENT

1. Taking aspirin at the onset of a cluster headache will greatly diminish the length and severity of your pain. Don't wait until the pain is unbearable to begin treatment.

2. Caffeine containing medications used in conjunction with OTC pain relievers are the most effective means of treatment.

3. During cluster periods, avoid bright lights or glare, alcohol consumption and excessive stress. Also avoid smoking during a headache.

http://tinyurl.com/47f78

Title: Re: CH Misinformation - Journalist Needs Adjustmen
Post by PrettyH8Machine on Jan 14^th, 2005, 6:42pm

No wonder I can't get my CH's under control. I keep using this meegraine shit like Imitrex.

Going to buy some aspirin now so I can be PF!

Also need to buy band-aids in case someone shoots me with a double barrel shotgun.

::)

CD

Title: Re: CH Misinformation - Journalist Needs Adjustmen
Post by Melissa on Jan 14^th, 2005, 6:42pm

How the hell do you get ahold of the moron who wrote that article? I clicked on "contact" on the web page, since it does not list an author, and I got "The Page Cannot Be Found". >:(

Title: Re: CH Misinformation - Journalist Needs Adjustmen
Post by nani on Jan 14^th, 2005, 6:43pm

I like the link for: End Pain With Magnet. :-/

Title: Re: CH Misinformation - Journalist Needs Adjustmen
Post by Melissa on Jan 14^th, 2005, 6:44pm

nevermind. on the same page is an advertisement for sinusbuster ::)

Title: Re: CH Misinformation - Journalist Needs Adjustmen
Post by Redd715 on Jan 14^th, 2005, 6:45pm

[smiley=nono.gif]

Title: Re: CH Misinformation - Journalist Needs Adjustmen
Post by Woobie on Jan 14^th, 2005, 6:46pm

i dont know either, but if you find out - let me know -
such bullshit

Title: Re: CH Misinformation - Journalist Needs Adjustmen
Post by E-Double on Jan 14^th, 2005, 7:21pm

mailto:expressnewsline_media@rediffmail.com

Title: Re: CH Misinformation - Journalist Needs Adjustmen
Post by vig on Jan 14^th, 2005, 7:30pm

They also had a link to this:

How to do a Testicular self-exam?
Publish Date : 1/15/2005 3:40:00 AM
Know how to do a testicular self-exam.

I'm guessing the author was doing that when he wrote the article... :-/

Title: Re: CH Misinformation - Journalist Needs Adjustmen
Post by thebbz on Jan 14^th, 2005, 7:39pm

[smiley=spit.gif]
One of my ex neuro's told me to use an aspirin with a can of coke, at onset. Did I say ex? Must have gotten his information from him... funny article.
BB

Title: Re: CH Misinformation - Journalist Needs Adjustmen
Post by Melissa on Jan 14^th, 2005, 7:42pm

Thanks Eric.

I just fired off an email.

;;Dmel

Title: Re: CH Misinformation - Journalist Needs Adjustmen
Post by Karla on Jan 14^th, 2005, 8:37pm

I just sent of a very long email. Hope the writter gets it.

Title: Re: CH Misinformation - Journalist Needs Adjustmen
Post by Mr. Happy on Jan 14^th, 2005, 8:57pm

Maybe it's all the ads touting cut rate plane fares to India. No use responding to this one.

I'm smellin Ali * here....
RJ

Title: Re: CH Misinformation - Journalist Needs Adjustmen
Post by don on Jan 14^th, 2005, 10:17pm

Quote:

Says it all.

Title: Re: CH Misinformation - Journalist Needs Adjustmen
Post by CC2004 on Jan 14^th, 2005, 10:39pm

on 01/14/05 at 18:38:59, floridian wrote:

thank god (ie clusterheadaches.com) I gave up aspirin when I came here
But I highly recommend the caffeine with a ciggy
CC [smiley=smokin.gif]

edited to add - caffeine+ciggy = CC ;;D

Title: Re: CH Misinformation - Journalist Needs Adjustmen
Post by CC2004 on Jan 14^th, 2005, 10:43pm

on 01/14/05 at 22:39:41, CC2004 wrote:

edited to add - caffeine+ciggy = CC ;;D

ps now PF so Champagne+Ciggy = CC ;)

Title: Re: CH Misinformation - Journalist Needs Adjustmen
Post by maureeng96 on Jan 15^th, 2005, 12:03am

Just e-mailed my 2 cents too.

Actually, by the time I was done, it was about 25 cents. ;)

Title: Re: CH Misinformation - Journalist Needs Adjustmen
Post by BlueMeanie on Jan 15^th, 2005, 12:45am

WTF... over.

Title: Re: CH Misinformation - Journalist Needs Adjustmen
Post by sandie99 on Jan 15^th, 2005, 5:31am

There are moments during which I am very deeply ashamed that I'm studying journalism... :(
Reading that is one of them.

I was taught to make all my articles
FAIR
ACCURATE
TRUTHFUL

Oh well... ::)

At least I won't be writing crap about CH!

Title: Re: CH Misinformation - Journalist Needs Adjustmen
Post by BarbaraD on Jan 15^th, 2005, 8:04am

"Cluster Headaches most commonly occur in men from 20 to 40. People with cluster headaches tend to be sociable, active and responsible, so cluster headaches are sometimes called "the executive headache." Because these headaches can be very disruptive, patient education and support groups are often helpful and comforting."

Geezzz! Now we have a new name -- instead of "suicide headaches" we NOW have "executive headaches". And these people wrote a whole damn book on Clusters.

I'm taking an aspirin now -- call me in the morning.....

Hugs BD

Title: Re: CH Misinformation - Journalist Needs Adjustmen
Post by BarbaraD on Jan 15^th, 2005, 8:20am

Ok, I got on to the e-mail part of that thingy and sent an asbestos e-mail.

Maybe we should file a class action suit against MISINFORMATION.

Well, my blood pressure is up to par this morning.... ;)

Hugs BD

Title: Re: CH Misinformation - Journalist Needs Adjustmen
Post by kimh on Jan 15^th, 2005, 8:43am

Very disappointing to know that nowadays we are still being fed the same ignorant crap we were decades ago. Seems like we are going no where fast sometimes and very frustrating.

Every time i read stuff like this i cringe. It makes me feel like no-one is bothering to step up to the plate where cluster headaches are concerned. Medical field is NOT exerting any effort into bringing to the forefront. It's depressing. I know some are. But not enough. I don't mean us as sufferers. I mean the docs and the media. They keep us behind a curtain.

Title: Re: CH Misinformation - Journalist Needs Adjustmen
Post by Jeepgun on Jan 15^th, 2005, 10:28am

Oh gawd... Thank you to those of you who actually had the energy and motivation to write in. I'm so disgusted, I don't even feel like bothering. [smiley=mad.gif]

Title: Re: CH Misinformation - Journalist Needs Adjustmen
Post by Kirk on Jan 15^th, 2005, 1:26pm

What a Maroooon!

Title: Re: CH Misinformation - Journalist Needs Adjustmen
Post by BarbaraD on Jan 15^th, 2005, 1:38pm

Jeep,

Why not send him your diseration on the mental strain of CH. That should get 'em thinking -- maybe.

Hugs BD

Title: Re: CH Misinformation - Journalist Needs Adjustmen
Post by Jeepgun on Jan 15^th, 2005, 1:58pm

I doubt if anything will get them thinking, Barbara. It takes a profound level of asininity to even make the statements that they did, and people like that generally fall into the category of, "My mind's made up. Don't confuse me with the facts." However, if you are so inclined and wish to send it to them, be my guest. :)

-Frank

Title: Re: CH Misinformation - Journalist Needs Adjustmen
Post by CC2004 on Jan 15^th, 2005, 9:47pm

on 01/15/05 at 08:04:45, BarbaraD wrote:

"People with cluster headaches tend to be sociable, active and responsible, so cluster headaches are sometimes called "the executive headache."

[smiley=yikes.gif]

RESPONSIBLE??? [smiley=huh.gif] [smiley=nono.gif] [smiley=nono.gif] [smiley=nono.gif]

[smiley=crackup.gif] [smiley=crackup.gif] [smiley=crackup.gif] [smiley=crackup.gif] [smiley=crackup.gif] [smiley=crackup.gif]

hehehe - let them spend a little time round here [smiley=sgrin.gif]

Title: Re: CH Misinformation - Journalist Needs Adjustmen
Post by cray on Jan 16^th, 2005, 6:09am

Attn;Sandie99, you whould probably have better access 2 these parasites than most of us. Is it possible 4 u 2 get some info 2 the less educated with u being in the journo game. Don,t be ashamed of the profession you are in,it,s the ill-informed & scare-mongers that should be ashamed of themselves.