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(Message started by: ChalZ on May 25^th, 2005, 1:33pm)

Title: Swelling? Is this normal!
Post by ChalZ on May 25^th, 2005, 1:33pm

Hi Everyone -

Long time since my last post, but they're back! But this time around, I think I've deduced it to what sets them off - something about cigarette smoke.

Anyways, when I have an attack, my face (Im a Leftside CHer) swells from my eye down to my jawline. Does anyone else experience similar symptoms?

Thanks - and hope everyone is well.
Chal

Title: Re: Swelling? Is this normal!
Post by blueeyes_rn on May 25^th, 2005, 3:33pm

The research says YES it's part of the inflammatory process of CHs.

My eye gets puffy and my nose gets stuffy.

Everytime I think I figure out the trigger and avoid it, I get another attack and the viscous cycle starts all over again.

I hope you have really found your trigger, just don't get too disappointed if it's not the case.

Best wishes for shorter cycles and longer PF periods :)
blueeyes_rn

Title: Re: Swelling? Is this normal!
Post by Jasen on May 25^th, 2005, 7:28pm

I had it haapen for the first time over the weekend. Not the your point, but when I opened my eyes my attacked eye would stay closed and I would have ot make a specail thought ot open it.

I'm not buying the smoking thing, mainly because thats a battle I'm not ready to take on right now ;)

Title: Re: Swelling? Is this normal!
Post by ChalZ on May 26^th, 2005, 12:44pm

Im (unfortunately) getting there with the eye swollen shut in this series.. just hoping it will pass. I've begun keeping a diary - not of the 3-4s, but of the 6's and up. Really, really tired today and looking pretty deformed... Hoping to reduce the swelling soo.

Title: Re: Swelling? Is this normal!
Post by BarbaraD on May 26^th, 2005, 5:18pm

Yes, I get swelling also. The good side -- the wrinkles disappear.

Title: Re: Swelling? Is this normal!
Post by Jasen on May 26^th, 2005, 6:42pm

on 05/26/05 at 17:18:11, BarbaraD wrote:

Yes, I get swelling also. The good side -- the wrinkles disappear.

The positive side of this he!!ish nightmare [smiley=laugh.gif] ;) ;)

Title: Re: Swelling? Is this normal!
Post by Cinder on May 26^th, 2005, 6:51pm

When I'm in anything over a 7 my eye swells shut, waters, and turns beet red.

Nose runs, and gets stuffed up, the temple burning stabbing feeling, the teeth aching, eyebrow ach, top of head soreness and neck,

And when all's said and done I can't touch the top of my head it's to tender.

Title: Re: Swelling? Is this normal!
Post by Jasen on May 26^th, 2005, 7:18pm

on 05/26/05 at 18:51:23, Cinder wrote:

And when all's said and done I can't touch the top of my head it's to tender.

I only get this from the rebounds. Once a non rebound attack is over I'm pretty much fine.

Sucks not even being able to brush your hair :-/

Better days :)

Title: Re: Swelling? Is this normal!
Post by Jonny on May 26^th, 2005, 7:28pm

on 05/25/05 at 13:33:22, ChalZ wrote:

Hi Everyone -
Long time since my last post, but they're back!

Ever think of hanging around when your pain free so you can answer some newbies questions about what you have been through?

Think about it!....If we didnt you would have shit for info....right?

Title: Re: Swelling? Is this normal!
Post by Sean_C on May 26^th, 2005, 8:20pm

on 05/26/05 at 19:28:23, Jonny wrote:

Ever think of hanging around when your pain free so you can answer some newbies questions about what you have been through?

Think about it!....If we didnt you would have shit for info....right?

I'll second that. 8)

Title: Re: Swelling? Is this normal!
Post by Kris_in_SJ on May 26^th, 2005, 8:21pm

Ditto to Jonny,

Not meant to offend, Chal, but others could certainly benefit from your experiences - especially the newbies.

At any rate ... I also get the swelling. For me it's in my temple, which is also tender to the touch when in cycle. Also, my cluster eye has drooped for over 7 years now - worse during cycle, but still a little bit all the time. I especially notice it in photos. Part of the syndrome I guess.

Stick around, my friend!

Kris

Title: Re: Swelling? Is this normal!
Post by cazman on Jun 3^rd, 2005, 9:23pm

good point its easy to forget about this site when things are good im guilty of it myself i promise from this day forth i will at least twice a week in my pain free time to sign on here and try to help others battle the beast

Title: Re: Swelling? Is this normal!
Post by Sandy_C on Jun 4^th, 2005, 10:43am

Swelling of my CH side eye happens when the biggie's hit. Eyelid droops so low, I virtually cannot see out of it. I look like I've just been smacked in the eye by a fist. [smiley=hammer.gif] My jaw doesn't seem to swell, but the inside roof of my mouth sure does, and it is extremely hot and painful. So, I guess we all puff out here and there a little differently.

Hang in there! Wishing you PF forever.

Title: Re: Swelling? Is this normal!
Post by moke17 on Jun 4^th, 2005, 5:10pm

Sometimes during a cycle the affected side- for me always my right side - my face will get very swollen. It usually takes a couple of days to fully go away.

Title: Re: Swelling? Is this normal!
Post by burnt-toast on Jun 5^th, 2005, 12:52am

I get very noticable swelling that goes away by mid day and makes another appearance after the next nights attacks.