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(Message started by: scottydback on Jun 8^th, 2005, 6:56pm)

Title: New member in AZ
Post by scottydback on Jun 8^th, 2005, 6:56pm

Hello,
Found this site through search. I started experiencing cluster headaches around approximately 1998/1999. For a couple years I thought it was because of wisdom teeth or similar tooth problem because it always seemed to shoot up one side of my head (right). The wife's diagnosis also. It wasn't until last year that I found the symptoms doing online research.

The symptoms fit me to a tee. I get them it seems two times a year. I'm currently in a cycle. It seems cycles are getting progressively more painful but fortunately not more frequent. However, the last 24hours I've had 4 attacks. That is a new record. The last couple of years I've gotten a couple during the day. Today I had 2 (so far). I'm currently using Imitrex nasal spray that the Dr. prescribed my last time (last Nov). It doesnt do much for me other than turn a severe sharp pain into a severe dull pain if that makes sense.

Hav'nt been able to pinpoint trigger or cause. I'm 41, male, 6'3" +/- 227 pds. Have been exercising fairly regular the last 8 mo's. Smoke 1-2 packs a day. I look forward to sharing and learning on this site.

Thank you,
Scott

Title: Re: New member in AZ
Post by yikes-another-one on Jun 8^th, 2005, 7:11pm

I tried Imitrex nasal spray but at too low of a dose.

They do make different doses and the samples
were too low to erase my CH.

I also tried 2.5 mg of Zomig pills, :P
and the 5 mg Zomig Nasal Spray. :-X

the 5mg pills worked for me. ;;D

but still didn't like the feeling of
being "dizzy" and "dazed"
(not a natural blonde here... ;) )

Many on here find relief with Oxygen,
and that is what I am turning to next....

Title: Re: New member in AZ
Post by Jonny on Jun 8^th, 2005, 7:13pm

DAMN!!!.....Your a big MF'er....LMAO ;;D

Sorry to welcome you, but glad you found us.

Follow the orange nerve that turns yellow, this is you CH pain delivery system (Hence teeth)

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b3db29b3127cce9fbec057efc300000016108AZM2bNk5bM6

Strap in and read....you are going to learn more about whats in your head than 99% of Docs can tell you......why?.......because DJ gathered every bit of info that could be found about CH and put it here.......DJ is the webmaster.....and a sufferer.

Im jonny, King of Clusterville......LOL ;;D

Title: Re: New member in AZ
Post by scottydback on Jun 10^th, 2005, 12:14am

Thank you for your welcome. Yesterday brutal. Today has been relief.

I feel for anyone that suffers the pain I'm dealing with. It appears many have to deal with chronic attacks which I can't imagine. My prayers go to you all. Thank you.

Scott