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Title: darn, darn Post by yikes-another-one on Nov 23rd, 2005, 4:14pm :-X guess that's a double darn.... you know thanksgiving coming and Got so many Christmas projects to wrap up... and all i can do is pace, rock and moan. I feel like I am wasting space on the planet... useless....and in the way.... ugh. this too will pass, right???? (At least I can survive.... with a little encouragement from you guys. How'd you do ital these years????) Level 7....and it ain't doing the normal hour long dance...oh no...not thisstrangebeast. just hithour number 3 and it won't let me catch my darn breath. Thank goodnessfor all the holiday posts. If I cant stand the radio and carols... If I can't see good enough to finish my cross-stitching work to put under the tree.. at least i can getsome holiday cheer on here. God bless us over the holidays.... with miracles of cures and pain freee celebrations. big hugs, TJ |
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Title: Re: darn, darn Post by zanychef on Nov 23rd, 2005, 4:17pm hang in there tj [smiley=hug.gif] [smiley=hug.gif] pf vibes coming your way ;;D zany |
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Title: Re: darn, darn Post by Jeepgun on Nov 23rd, 2005, 4:24pm [smiley=hug.gif] :'( It will get better... It will. Keep your chin up. Strength, endurance, good cheer, and PFDAN's to you. -Frank |
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Title: Re: darn, darn Post by Jasmyn on Nov 23rd, 2005, 4:37pm TJ, You HANG ON! You can do this, you will get through this, that is the reason why we are all here. Don't worry about the festive season, it comes every year and you are more important. (((((((((((((((((Vibes and Hugs))))))))))))))))))) |
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Title: Re: darn, darn Post by Ronny on Nov 23rd, 2005, 5:05pm on 11/23/05 at 16:14:04, yikes-another-one wrote:
It will, it always does. |
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Title: Re: darn, darn Post by Charlie on Nov 23rd, 2005, 7:41pm They're right. It will get better. http://www.netsync.net/users/charlies/gifs/nice pat.gif GIve this a try. You never know: 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 |
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Title: Re: darn, darn Post by yikes-another-one on Nov 23rd, 2005, 8:38pm :) :'( :) I got a ten minute break at 6:30..then it ramped up to an 8. Now I am just really realy tired... wishing it away. I try to breath extra deeply, slowly and deeply.... but if it is above a level 7...I really cannot help but panic and loose focus.... Each time they hit, we get better at dealing with it. but each time it hits, it steals my breath away. who was it that said it was "exquisite pain?" they are right. Certainly makes you slow down and put life into perspective. I am so thankful to be able to walk and talk after getting a monster hit. But geeese....i want to survive this one..... you know???? Big hugs and thanks for the help. TJ |
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Title: Re: darn, darn Post by totka2 on Nov 23rd, 2005, 8:57pm Let's pace together sis [smiley=hug.gif] Chins up ... we WILL survive |
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Title: Re: darn, darn Post by nani on Nov 23rd, 2005, 9:32pm Hang tough, girl... ...we're right here with you. This will pass. I'm sending pf vibes and prayers for you, Teej. hugs, nani |
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Title: Re: darn, darn Post by Opus on Nov 23rd, 2005, 9:42pm Tammy, Hang in there, keep on keeping on, we all know it is tough, but not impossible. Opus/Paul |
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Title: Re: darn, darn Post by BlueMeanie on Nov 23rd, 2005, 9:43pm PF VIBES |
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Title: Re: darn, darn Post by Shaz on Nov 24th, 2005, 5:44am Keep rocking and keep breathing through them. Think of you and pain free hugs and vibes on the way. Shaz [smiley=hug.gif] |
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