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(Message started by: lil_spooky on Feb 12^th, 2006, 1:44am)

Title: lifes a pain
Post by lil_spooky on Feb 12^th, 2006, 1:44am

first off my only brother had his tonsils and adnoids removed and he can't stop pucking his guts into the toilet.
if that isn't bad enough later this week my mom is going into surgey too and

Drum roll please......

I got hit with my monthly CH marathon a week ago
My head can't take the pain anymore

( lifes a pain ) :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(

I wish i could help more i feel so useless :'(

Title: Re: lifes a pain
Post by pfunk on Feb 12^th, 2006, 2:14am

Hang in ther bro and ask alot of questions around here. That what we are here for. Talk to your docs and see what they can do for your and we can give you advice tobring back to them if some tihng does or does not work. I promise, there is a light at the end of this tunnel ,man. It look far away. But, just grit your teeth and hang in there. Trust me. You are in the right place.
Here's hoping relief finds you. Much luv and PFDs.

Pfunk :)

Title: Re: lifes a pain
Post by cootie on Feb 12^th, 2006, 2:35am

Yup.....I been purdy busy myself STRESSIN out..........I am a thorn shoved up my own ass Pam

Title: Re: lifes a pain
Post by sandie99 on Feb 12^th, 2006, 6:25am

Life is full of CHit... [smiley=hug.gif]

I'm so sorry that you're hurting right now.

Best wishes & PF time,
Sanna

Title: Re: lifes a pain
Post by LeLimey on Feb 12^th, 2006, 7:33am

spooky I'm sorry sweetheart. What pain relief do you have? Have you tried your dad's o2? have you tried using ice or heat?
We'll do all we can to help you hon and in the meantime, we'll listen. Each and every time you need us.
lots of love
Helen

Title: Re: lifes a pain
Post by E-Double on Feb 12^th, 2006, 7:36am

Go knock your dad around.
It will make you feel better.
The adrenaline can help alleviate some of the pain and your pops is just due ;)

ya can tell him Eric perscribed such treatment.

Wishing you well and good luck to mom

Title: Re: lifes a pain
Post by LeLimey on Feb 12^th, 2006, 7:40am

on 02/12/06 at 07:36:34, E-Double wrote:

Go knock your dad around.
It will make you feel better.
The adrenaline can help alleviate some of the pain and your pops is just due ;)

ya can tell him Eric perscribed such treatment.

Yes and Eric is a REAL doctor so that is sound advice!

I used to play doctors and nurses as a kid so my advice is sound too when I say pop him one right in the kisser from "the chenz"!!!

Eric have I told you lately that your advice is spot on?!

Title: Re: lifes a pain
Post by lil_spooky on Feb 12^th, 2006, 12:18pm

thanks guys I've tried the ice and heat, the dont seem to do anything for the worse ones

knokin round my dad seems to help though [smiley=laugh.gif] but he can only take so much before starts crying [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif]its so funny

Title: Re: lifes a pain
Post by LeLimey on Feb 12^th, 2006, 1:23pm

I've noticed that too Casper.. he's a right big girls blouse isn't he?! ;)

Title: Re: lifes a pain
Post by Dragnlance on Feb 12^th, 2006, 1:28pm

Sorry to hear you're hurtin man!
It will improve, hopefully sooner rather than later. And you are correct, for us, life can be a nearly unbearable pain.

Dragn

Title: Re: lifes a pain
Post by Linda_Howell on Feb 12^th, 2006, 1:31pm

I hope Helen's last comment made you laugh through the pain. She sure made ME laugh.

right big girls blouse...indeed. [smiley=crackup.gif] [smiley=crackup.gif] [smiley=crackup.gif]

Linda

Title: Re: lifes a pain
Post by pattik on Feb 12^th, 2006, 4:35pm

Hi Spooky, I'm so sorry that you're hurting. I want to second what le limey said about trying the O2. It works for a lot of us. In the meantime, keep trying the ice try not to feel "useless", cause you are doing the best you can. [smiley=hug.gif]Patti

Title: Re: lifes a pain
Post by Ghost on Feb 14^th, 2006, 9:46am

Not a big girls blouse, A pain, yes. A mess, yes. Even a walking hemeriod, but not a big girls blouse!!!! ;;D ;;D ;;D ;;D [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif]

Title: Re: lifes a pain
Post by LeLimey on Feb 14^th, 2006, 9:56am

Goatie if I say you're a big girls blouse then thats exactly what you are! End of story!
You are a big pink nylon frilly job with purple buttons so there! :P

Title: Re: lifes a pain
Post by pattik on Feb 14^th, 2006, 10:20am

on 02/14/06 at 09:56:01, LeLimey wrote:

You are a big pink nylon frilly job with purple buttons so there! :P

[smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif]..and with lace trim on the hems. ;;D

Title: Re: lifes a pain
Post by Ghost on Feb 14^th, 2006, 10:21am

[smiley=spit.gif] [smiley=spit.gif] [smiley=headbanger.gif] [smiley=crackup.gif] [smiley=crackup.gif] [smiley=crackup.gif]

Title: Re: lifes a pain
Post by Jasmyn on Feb 14^th, 2006, 3:30pm

Hey Spook, we can all just do what we can during these bloody painful times, so don't bash yourself up about it. Do what Doc Eric prescribed - we CHenz need to see some Goats blood ;) - does not matter if he cries like a girl (we like to make the Goat cry LOL).

You hang ten there, we are here.

Title: Re: lifes a pain
Post by vig on Feb 14^th, 2006, 3:38pm

on 02/12/06 at 01:44:02, lil_spooky wrote:

I got hit with my monthly CH marathon a week ago
My head can't take the pain anymore

( lifes a pain ) :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(

:'(

sorry you're hurtin'....
gotta ask though...

"monthly CH marathon"?
tell me more
what's the pattern?

Title: Re: lifes a pain
Post by Charlie on Feb 14^th, 2006, 11:58pm

Sorry you were having such a time of things when you started this thread. I hope you stick around though. You'll find some good ideas for dealing with this horror as well as tons o fun and nonsense. This quailifes as a good idea:

Dr. Wright’s Circulatory Technique:

I am not sure what mechanism is triggered by this but whatever it is, at least indirectly helps kill the pain. I do know that this technique has nothing to do with meditation, relaxation, or psychic ability. It is entirely physical and takes some work. It involves concentrating on trying to redirect a little circulation to the arms, hands, or legs. It can described as a conscious circulatory flexing. Increased circulation will result in a reddening and warming of the hands. Try to think of it as filling your hands with redirected blood. The important and difficult part is that it has to be done without interruption through the pain. Do not give up in frustration. It may not work on the first try. Every now and then it will work almost immediately. I lived for those moments. Try experimenting between attacks. You will find that it gets easier with practice.

I was given less than five minutes instruction in the use of method. The doctor, while placing his arm on his desk, showed me that he could slightly increase his arm and hand circulation. After several attempts, I was able to repeat this procedure and use it successfully. I have had about a 75% success rate shortening these attacks. My 20 minute attacks were often reduced to 10 minutes or less. Once proven that I had a chance to effectively deal with this horror, I always gave it a try as I had nothing to lose but pain.

Perhaps it will help if you think of it as trying to fill the arm as if it is were an empty vessel. I used to try to imagine I was pushing blood away from my head into my arm. Use your imagination. There is one man who wrote that his standing barefoot on a concrete floor shortened his attacks. This may be similar as it draws some circulation away from the head. Cold water, exercise, or anything affecting circulation, seems to be worth a try. My suggestion is to not let up immediately when the pain goes. Waiting a minute is probably a good idea. So long as you do not slack off, this has a chance of working.

This technique is very useful while waiting for medication to take effect or when none is available. It costs nothing, is non-invasive, and can be used just about anywhere. It is not a miracle but it helped me deal with this horror. It can be a bit exhausting but the success rate was good enough for me and a cluster headache sufferer will do just about anything to end the pain. It gives us a fighting chance.

Charlie