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(Message started by: LoadedButane on Aug 27^th, 2005, 4:03am)

Title: Just sayin Hi
Post by LoadedButane on Aug 27^th, 2005, 4:03am

I glad I found this place. Nooone understands how painful these headaches actually are. I have had them off and on since I was 19 (28 now)but not until recently I discovered what they were. It helps to have a place to point people so they can get some kind of idea what we all go through. I plan on learning a bunch of things and helping out when I can.

Title: Re: Just sayin Hi
Post by Kim Y. on Aug 27^th, 2005, 8:12am

LoadedButane

Quote:

Welcome to the sight, so sorry that you have a reason, but sure am glad you found us.

Tell us more about you.

What kind of preventives/abortives do you take?

PF wishes to you.

Title: Re: Just sayin Hi
Post by LoadedButane on Aug 28^th, 2005, 12:49am

I'm Geoff. I'm 28 and live in MS doing IT type stuff. Ive been dealing with these "headaches" for about 9 years now.

I have just been doing the water thing. I havent really noticed much difference. I currently have no insurance so Im not currently on any prescription meds.

I usually get cycles around this time of year but lately (last 6 months or so) ive been having 2-3 a day and then had 3 weeks of PF days until this past Tuesday and I've had 4-6 a day since. Mine seem to be shorter than average but I guarantee the intensity is there.

Title: Re: Just sayin Hi
Post by Jonny on Aug 28^th, 2005, 12:58am

Welcome aboard Geoff, sorry you have to be here, but its the best place to be if you have CH.

.........................jonny

Title: Re: Just sayin Hi
Post by Jasmyn on Aug 28^th, 2005, 3:05am

Welcome Geoff to our boat. Sorry about the ch but glad you found us. Read the stuff on the left.

Someone will always be here when you need to talk.

Jas ;)

Title: Re: Just sayin Hi
Post by Kim Y. on Aug 28^th, 2005, 9:30am

Geoff

When do your hits happen?

I am not a Dr. Just wanting to see if I can help.

I know how it feels not to have insurance. If you get hit at night you could always try Melatonin OTC 3-9mg at night.

Someone else on here may be able to add information on welders O2 which is a good abortive. Many use it one or two times before the use of Imitrex with one attack.

Ice packs/Heat..........Each individual has a preferrence. I take hot showers where something cold make my CH climb to kip 8-10. Others have to have cold.......... Someone has also mentioned a tight bandana around the head helps.

These are some home remedies that you can do without the cost.

Keep in touch ask questions many on here have a number of remedies these are just a few....

PF wishes....Kim

Title: Re: Just sayin Hi
Post by LoadedButane on Aug 28^th, 2005, 2:20pm

Thanks for all the welcomes and advice. Sometimes it just helps to know you arent alone.

Title: Re: Just sayin Hi
Post by kelliev on Sep 17^th, 2005, 9:09pm

had them since i was 19 too, 33 now..got them at the moment...probably almost half way thru...do you use imigran injection, works well for me but awful side effects