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(Message started by: Ellick on Feb 21^st, 2005, 3:59pm)

Title: Hello Everyone.
Post by Ellick on Feb 21^st, 2005, 3:59pm

Hello to everyone.

My name is Ellick. I am from the UK.

I have had Cluster Headaches episodes for about for about 10 years now with usually a year's remission between each one. I find it hard to remember the previous ones because I just want to forget them and I guess kid myself they don't exist. I often used to get to level 9 and ocassionally 10. When there I'd do almost anything to stop the pain. I think my episodes are usually about 6 weeks. Currently I am getting 2 attacks a day and my 4th week. I have some ideas and thoughts, dont know if they are any good but will certainly be checking them out on this site.
Cried when I read other people's accounts of the pain. It was affirmation for me because I feel that I have carried it on my own for so long. Diagnosed 2 years ago but no-one told me what Clusters were. Dont think the name really describes it for a start.
I have a sense of relief, apprehension and fear that I have finally found a place to talk about this.

My best wishes to you all.

ET. (they really are my initials). x

Title: Re: Hello Everyone.
Post by nani on Feb 21^st, 2005, 4:03pm

Hi ET...insert joke here ;;D ...
Welcome and I'm sorry you're here. You've come to great place to gather information and get support. There's a lot of info at the OUCH UK site as well as resources. I'm rather fond of a few of the sufferers over there, too. I hope you find lots of help here (look at all the buttons on the left) and there. Pain free wishes, nani :)

Title: Re: Hello Everyone.
Post by Langa on Feb 21^st, 2005, 8:39pm

Welcom to the family ET ;;D

As nani said read all your can on this site and the OUCH-UK board. You're certainly in the right place with people who know and understand firsthand your pain.

Langa

Title: Re: Hello Everyone.
Post by Ellick on Feb 22^nd, 2005, 2:56am

Thanks for the replies. I am currently trying Magnets as a drug free alternative. Not sure they are a quick fix , or anything else for that matter but I will try.

I am going to check out O2 from the advices and information on the site.

Thanks again. My best wishes to you.

Ellickx