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(Message started by: bigheader on Nov 30^th, 2005, 3:27am)

Title: hello
Post by bigheader on Nov 30^th, 2005, 3:27am

just wanted to thank dj and all you who contribute to

to this site..the past two weeks have been hell after two years of no pain....but it makes me feel better just coming to this site.i am a 46 yr old male from tacoma washington who has suffered for the past 15 years..
i would say how great it is to be among others with the same problem but i wouldn't wish this crap on anyone on earth.....anyway just reading the info and comments
give me hope...for now i go to suffer....[flash=200,200][/flash] for the beast shall
dominate in the next hour...

Title: Re: hello
Post by AussieBrian on Nov 30^th, 2005, 4:49am

Sorry, mate. Got here a bit late. You feeling better now? If nothing else. we're on your side.

Title: Re: hello
Post by totka2 on Nov 30^th, 2005, 5:45am

Hi bro,

Sorry and welcome

Title: Re: hello
Post by BarbaraD on Nov 30^th, 2005, 6:14am

Welcome to Clusterville. Tell us about yourself.... I slept late (yeah late 5 A.M my time) so I just got to the coffee shop this morning. Sorry you got hit.

What meds are you taking and have you tried O2? We're a nosey bunch, but we care and are here to help.

Let us know when you get over the hit and tell us about yourself.

Hugs BD

Title: Re: hello
Post by JenniferD on Nov 30^th, 2005, 7:10am

Hi big, sorry you're getting hit. Welcome to the site and to the family.

There is a lot of info here, and a lot of people here willing to share what works for them, tips and how-to's that may help to get you thru the rough spots. Sometimes thats just some very encouraging words, but sometimes thats what is most important - and we have lots of that.

Hope you feel better soon.

Jen

Title: Re: hello
Post by ZAIRA on Nov 30^th, 2005, 8:37am

Welcome to your family and sorry if you're suffering... :'(!

Lots of understanding, support and love... there is also a lot of good information here and on OUCH.... anything we can help you with let us know...

Stay with us... Zaira

Title: Re: hello
Post by pattik on Nov 30^th, 2005, 10:22am

Hi Big, and welcome. I hope you will check out the med message boards on this site. They are full of useful information, and a great place to have your questions answered. PF wishes to you.
Pat

Title: Re: hello
Post by Langa on Nov 30^th, 2005, 10:48am

Well, hello there... ;;D

Welcome to the Family Big!

Langa

Title: Re: hello
Post by BlueMeanie on Nov 30^th, 2005, 5:35pm

Hello BIG and welcome to Clusterville.

Title: Re: hello
Post by Tim_Z on Nov 30^th, 2005, 6:06pm

Hey Big, welcome.

Glad you're here.

Tim

Title: Re: hello
Post by Charlie on Nov 30^th, 2005, 11:42pm

Welcome aboard Big.

Glad you found us but sorry it's because you have to deal with this horror. Besides all the silliness you'll find some good ideas and ways to help you deal with this monster. Here is one that I used that worked for me:

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

Title: Re: hello
Post by cootie on Dec 1^st, 2005, 1:19am

Hello there......nice ta meet ya and hope you have a peaceful nite Pam

Title: Re: hello
Post by Jasmyn on Dec 1^st, 2005, 2:29am

Welcome Big!

Title: Re: hello
Post by Shaz on Dec 1^st, 2005, 8:03am

Hi Big and welcome aboard.

Sorry you are having a bad time at the mo, but this lot on her will make things a lot better. I only found this site two months ago and its like one big LOVERLY...
FAMILY....

Take care Shaz :-*