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(Message started by: Jonny on Nov 9^th, 2005, 7:51pm)

Title: New member to this site.......
Post by Jonny on Nov 9^th, 2005, 7:51pm

Can I get a Fuckeneh for this quote?

on 11/09/05 at 19:30:46, imnotbub wrote:

It helps me to think about the fact that I survived the last one instead of anticipating the onset of the next. It doesn't seem that there is anything that I can really do to truly prevent the Beast from coming

Not many walk in this joint and can just say it like it is!!

This quote should be fucking carved somewhere!!

Welcome aboard Bub, or not Bub ;;D

Anyone agree with me?

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Post by vig on Nov 9^th, 2005, 7:54pm

right on!

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Post by Kris_in_SJ on Nov 9^th, 2005, 7:56pm

Yep. I guess that's why you're the King, my dear.

Kris

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Post by E-Double on Nov 9^th, 2005, 7:57pm

Kick A$$

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Post by Carl_D on Nov 9^th, 2005, 8:30pm

FUKENEH!!!

Welcome aboard imnotbub.

Peace,
Carl D

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Post by Barry_T_Coles on Nov 9^th, 2005, 8:43pm

Yep plain & simple

Barry

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Post by Charlie on Nov 9^th, 2005, 8:57pm

Oh yeah,

Welome to the madhouse but I'm sorry you have to deal with this horror. Stick around. Amidst all the silliness you'll find some good ideas here and lots of support. http://www.netsync.net/users/charlies/gifs/mad and nice.gif

Here is my idea:

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.

Charlie

Glad to have you.

Title: Re: New member to this site.......
Post by pattik on Nov 9^th, 2005, 9:29pm

I like that remark....it's a glass is half-full kind of remark.
Welcome. :)

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Post by thebbz on Nov 9^th, 2005, 9:34pm

[smiley=bow.gif]
CH perspective. After awhile life is good just as long as the head aint bangin.
jb

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Post by LeLimey on Nov 10^th, 2005, 4:25am

How long did it take some of us to get to that point?
When are some of us going to get to that point?!
Sounds like my kind of guy/girl.. welcome to the crew notbub! :)

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Post by maffumatt on Nov 10^th, 2005, 7:29am

Agreed

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Post by Jeepgun on Nov 10^th, 2005, 8:47am

Damn straight.

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Post by echo on Nov 10^th, 2005, 9:11am

Fuckeneh

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Post by juvy on Nov 10^th, 2005, 11:22am

Fuckeneh!

Welcome to the board. I think i'll go embroider that on some pillows. :)

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Post by zanychef on Nov 10^th, 2005, 11:23am

i like it too ;;D