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(Message started by: daniel_tn on Aug 19^th, 2005, 3:33pm)

Title: whacked at work (a short whine)
Post by daniel_tn on Aug 19^th, 2005, 3:33pm

today i have my first CH at work.
it's hot as hell, too.
i absolutely hate this s***.
thanks for listening.
painfree stuff for everybody.
dan

Title: Re: whacked at work (a short whine)
Post by Frank_W on Aug 19^th, 2005, 3:44pm

Aw, man... That sucks. Hang tough, bro'. :-/

-Frank

Title: Re: whacked at work (a short whine)
Post by Sandy_C on Aug 19^th, 2005, 4:09pm

It's bad enough when you get hit at home, but at least it's private. At work, it's hard try to keep going hoping it will just be a little hit, and pretend that nothing's wrong, until the hit ramps up to an 8. Then all hell breaks loose. At least one good thing happened. Nobody at work wonders anymore. If I say my head hurts and I've gotta take a break - they say GO. They never want to see another hit again.

Sandy

Title: Re: whacked at work (a short whine)
Post by E-Double on Aug 19^th, 2005, 4:17pm

sucks but remain armed for future battles just in case!

Good luck!

Ex2

Title: Re: whacked at work (a short whine)
Post by nani on Aug 19^th, 2005, 5:21pm

Sorry dan. :( Hang tough, bro. hugs, nani

Title: Re: whacked at work (a short whine)
Post by Carl_D on Aug 19^th, 2005, 5:33pm

Getting hit at work was always a new low for me, and lost a many a job cuz of the fricken beast.
Hang in there man.

Peace,
Carl D

Title: Re: whacked at work (a short whine)
Post by Charlie on Aug 19^th, 2005, 7:55pm

Rats.

We've all been there but that doesn't make it any easier, I know. I had good place to hide though and they lasted no more than 20 minutes....less if this worked:

Dr. Wright’s Circulatory Technique:

I am not sure what mechanism is triggered by this but whatever it is, at least indirectly helps kill the pain. I do know that this technique has nothing to do with meditation, relaxation, or psychic ability. It is entirely physical and takes some work. It involves concentrating on trying to redirect a little circulation to the arms, hands, or legs. It can described as a conscious circulatory flexing. Increased circulation will result in a reddening and warming of the hands. Try to think of it as filling your hands with redirected blood. The important and difficult part is that it has to be done without interruption through the pain. Do not give up in frustration. It may not work on the first try. Every now and then it will work almost immediately. I lived for those moments. Try experimenting between attacks. You will find that it gets easier with practice.

I was given less than five minutes instruction in the use of method. The doctor, while placing his arm on his desk, showed me that he could slightly increase his arm and hand circulation. After several attempts, I was able to repeat this procedure and use it successfully. I have had about a 75% success rate shortening these attacks. My 20 minute attacks were often reduced to 10 minutes or less. Once proven that I had a chance to effectively deal with this horror, I always gave it a try as I had nothing to lose but pain.

Perhaps it will help if you think of it as trying to fill the arm as if it is were an empty vessel. I used to try to imagine I was pushing blood away from my head into my arm. Use your imagination. There is one man who wrote that his standing barefoot on a concrete floor shortened his attacks. This may be similar as it draws some circulation away from the head. Cold water, exercise, or anything affecting circulation, seems to be worth a try. My suggestion is to not let up immediately when the pain goes. Waiting a minute is probably a good idea. So long as you do not slack off, this has a chance of working.

This technique is very useful while waiting for medication to take effect or when none is available. It costs nothing, is non-invasive, and can be used just about anywhere. It is not a miracle but it helped me deal with this horror. It can be a bit exhausting but the success rate was good enough for me and a cluster headache sufferer will do just about anything to end the pain. It gives us a fighting chance.

Hope you have a PF night though.

Charlie

Title: Re: whacked at work (a short whine)
Post by Redd715 on Aug 19^th, 2005, 8:18pm

I occasionally get hit at work as well. It's humilliating because I work in a very open office, and my desk is the first one anybody sees when they hit the inner floor.

No one seems to take notice anymore I've been hit thre often enough and everyone is aware that it happens and there is nothing they can do...just leave me alone and cover my calls till I'm back to a place I can fuction again. Sometimes I've left mt towel somehwere around the office and it always finds it's way back to my desk. If you have supportive co-workers, it helps a little.

Title: Re: whacked at work (a short whine)
Post by Jonny on Aug 19^th, 2005, 8:20pm

Want some cheese?

Title: Re: whacked at work (a short whine)
Post by Redd715 on Aug 19^th, 2005, 8:28pm

on 08/19/05 at 20:20:02, Jonny wrote:

Want some cheese?

Title: Re: whacked at work (a short whine)
Post by Jonny on Aug 19^th, 2005, 8:42pm

on 08/19/05 at 20:28:57, Redd715 wrote:

Cheese+whine....Hell, I could be wrong ;;D

Title: Re: whacked at work (a short whine)
Post by Redd715 on Aug 19^th, 2005, 9:07pm

on 08/19/05 at 20:42:20, Jonny wrote:

Cheese+whine....Hell, I could be wrong ;;D

I prefer cheese and wine..... thanks [smiley=laugh.gif]

Title: Re: whacked at work (a short whine)
Post by Jonny on Aug 19^th, 2005, 9:14pm

on 08/19/05 at 21:07:15, Redd715 wrote:

I prefer cheese and wine..... thanks [smiley=laugh.gif]

If I was referring to you it would have been "Wine"

Title: Re: whacked at work (a short whine)
Post by Redd715 on Aug 19^th, 2005, 9:21pm

on 08/19/05 at 21:14:31, Jonny wrote:

If I was referring to you it would have been "Wine"

Awwwwww I knew ya luv'd me..... ;;D

Title: Re: whacked at work (a short whine)
Post by Jonny on Aug 19^th, 2005, 9:26pm

on 08/19/05 at 21:21:32, Redd715 wrote:

Awwwwww I knew ya luv'd me..... ;;D

Your right, I do, but....if you get a fat ass growing your on your own......LMAO ;;D

.....................................:-*

Title: Re: whacked at work (a short whine)
Post by Redd715 on Aug 19^th, 2005, 10:04pm

on 08/19/05 at 21:26:28, Jonny wrote:

Your right, I do, but....if you get a fat ass growing your on your own......LMAO ;;D

.....................................:-*

Now you sound like my ex hubby....who by the way is still trying to button his 38 inch waist into 34 inch jeans....and you could fit three of me into a pair of his current girlfrind's pants...Karma is truely a bitch..... [smiley=laugh.gif]