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(Message started by: daniel_tn on Aug 13^th, 2005, 11:08am)

Title: lament of a newbie
Post by daniel_tn on Aug 13^th, 2005, 11:08am

hi all.
i had three days of quiet.
lots of cues and tons of shadows, but no hits.
as this is so new to me, i've only been a CHer for a few weeks, my brain says, "heck, maybe the docs got it wrong. maybe i don't have CH! wooooo hooooo!"
wrong.
yesterday, i got whacked just before dinner.
it only hit to kip7, i know cause i've had lots of 10s already.
so, it was very manageable.
i've been taking the kudzo, and folks tell me that it appears to be working for me. i took my very first imitrex at 6.30, about 10 minutes into the hit.
maybe that worked too.
and yes, i smoke and drink coffee when i get hit. and most other times, too. :o
today i fly up north to new england. haven't been there since 2001, and haven't flown since i got the CH-thang, either.
am i nervous?... s*it yeah.
but, i am following the advice of you folks here and not letting this stuff ruin my life. if i get hit while travelling, i'll think of y'all, pray, take some meds, drink coffee, smoke, pace, cry... and keep on keepin' on.
sorry for the rant. thanks for reading.
pain free stuff to all.
daniel ::)

Title: Re: lament of a newbie
Post by E-Double on Aug 13^th, 2005, 11:27am

Keep it up and be strong!!

Title: Re: lament of a newbie
Post by TxBasslady on Aug 13^th, 2005, 11:28am

First, don't even think about getting hit.

I am a firm believer that if you think about it...it'll happen. Try and remove it from your mind.

'Tis the hand we have been dealt....can't explain why...but we are the chosen.

The pain is unbearable.....but alot of good things come from CH. The love and friendship from this site keeps me going. They are family.

Good luck on your trip...and enjoy!

PF vibes,

Jean

Title: Re: lament of a newbie
Post by nani on Aug 13^th, 2005, 11:31am

Have a good trip, dan...
(remember that timing of your kudzu meds is very important... don't "forget" a dose or skip one. Consistency is very important.)
PF wishes, nani

Title: Re: lament of a newbie
Post by lionsound on Aug 13^th, 2005, 12:45pm

Go Daniel!:)

enjoy your trip!!!

where in New England are you going? Anywhere near any fellow clusterheads?

Title: Re: lament of a newbie
Post by daniel_tn on Aug 13^th, 2005, 1:09pm

hi,
i'm off to boston, as that's where i'm from.
i'm a proper rebel yankee for sure, though.
;;D :D ::)

Title: Re: lament of a newbie
Post by Charlie on Aug 13^th, 2005, 7:05pm

The best of luck Daniel.

You seem to be doing okay and there isn't much profit in planning your next hit. http://subscribe.smileygenerator.us/new/albums//timer.gif?SSImageQuality=Full

All the best and let us know how you're doing.

Charlie

Title: Re: lament of a newbie
Post by don on Aug 13^th, 2005, 7:16pm

Are you here yet? Where are you staying?

Title: Re: lament of a newbie
Post by sandie99 on Aug 14^th, 2005, 9:36am

I hope your trip goes well! :)

Jean's advice is good: don't think about getting hit. Deal with it if/when it happends. The best revenge we can give to the beast is that we try to live as full as we possibly can.

Don't feel sorry for venting... That's why we're here for. To listen, to understand, to help you as much as we possibly can.

Take care & lots of PF time,
Sanna :)

Title: Re: lament of a newbie
Post by maffumatt on Aug 14^th, 2005, 10:41am

on 08/13/05 at 11:08:32, daniel_tn wrote:

... and keep on keepin' on.

pain free stuff to all.
daniel ::)

That says it all man, we know, and that is what makes this place special...........

Title: Re: lament of a newbie
Post by Ree on Aug 14^th, 2005, 8:42pm

Welcome~~Daniel Tn.....
Though your feeling pretty helpless I can't help but think you are pretty lucky. Do you know how long some sufferers go thinking they are dying and without a diagnosis..... You are so lucky to have found this website right away with so much information and happy faces.... (or stunned smiling faces anyway)~~~Be well and know that you are in good hands....love to you Ree

Title: Re: lament of a newbie
Post by Frank_W on Aug 15^th, 2005, 8:16am

Daniel, check your PM's, bro.