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(Message started by: clusterhead99 on Apr 6^th, 2005, 1:42pm)

Title: Diminishing CH Attacks
Post by clusterhead99 on Apr 6^th, 2005, 1:42pm

Over the last few years, my cycles have become farther apart with the attacks within the cycle diminishing in intensity and frequency (when i was younger it was everyday on the dot but recently it's been sporadic....every two days...every third day)

In the middle of a cycle and just had the mildest CH in memory. My doctor seems to think i could be outgrowing my CHs or "burning it out"

Very strange....anyone else experience this?

Title: Re: Diminishing CH Attacks
Post by nani on Apr 6^th, 2005, 1:46pm

Not me. :-/ I became chronic as I got older. I've heard of some people having that happen.
BUT....
That's great news for you. Hopefully your remission will become permanent!!! :)

Title: Re: Diminishing CH Attacks
Post by clusterhead99 on Apr 6^th, 2005, 1:50pm

I'm sorry to hear that. That's my greatest fear is that i turn chronic at some point.....how do you deal with becoming chronic?

Title: Re: Diminishing CH Attacks
Post by nani on Apr 6^th, 2005, 1:53pm

I don't know that I ever learned to "deal" with it. I just became complacent and accepted it. Until I finally found something that helps. Have you read about kudzu? There are threads about it on the medications board. Look at them and get info...just in case you ever need it. :) It actually seems a little more effective for episodics.

Title: Re: Diminishing CH Attacks
Post by clusterhead99 on Apr 6^th, 2005, 3:35pm

Just read the kudzu threads. I'm slightly skeptical as to the wonderous effect. I may actually get actual kudzu rather than the bills. Chinese herbal medicine store. Have you actually tried it?

Title: Re: Diminishing CH Attacks
Post by nani on Apr 6^th, 2005, 3:49pm

Yes, I have had success with it. I am 98% pain free. :) I recommend it to everyone. It doesn't work for everyone...but a good percentage. Worth a try...IMHO

Title: Re: Diminishing CH Attacks
Post by mynm156 on Apr 6^th, 2005, 3:50pm

Good for you. I am with Nani. I went Chronic as I got older. It took bout ten years but hey who knows maybe it will just stop for all of us hahahaha

Good Vibes

MYNM156