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(Message started by: phil_h on Sep 10^th, 2007, 6:04am)

Title: monday morning
Post by phil_h on Sep 10^th, 2007, 6:04am

Another week begins with a pot of coffee , 4 showers , ice packs , o2 and you guys .. Here we go.......... phil h

Title: Re: monday morning
Post by barry_sword on Sep 10^th, 2007, 6:52am

Sorry to hear this. Hope you catch a break.

Barry

Title: Re: monday morning
Post by DennisM1045 on Sep 10^th, 2007, 7:22am

Sorry Phil. Fall is a B(&CH isn't it. A lot of us are cycling right now (me included) so you aren't alone. Don't let the beast get you down man.

-Dennis-

Title: Re: monday morning
Post by Rosybabe on Sep 10^th, 2007, 3:54pm

Hang in there Phil!
Hugs

Rosy.

Title: Re: monday morning
Post by LeLimey on Sep 10^th, 2007, 4:21pm

Well we never run out, the light is always on and we are ALWAYS right there with you urging you to fight. We've got your back Phil
love
Helen x

Title: Re: monday morning
Post by Ghost on Sep 10^th, 2007, 4:41pm

Be the bottle ( O2 that is)

Glad you are here too!
Thanks and be strong!!!!

Mike

Title: Re: monday morning
Post by Charlie on Sep 10^th, 2007, 7:56pm

Rats.

Sorry about this and all I can do is recommend giving my technique another try. I works most of the time when you get the idea. You have nothing to lose. Good luck.

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. Think of feeling your pulse in your hand. Increased circulation will result in a reddening and warming of the hands. 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. Try experimenting between attacks. You will find that it gets easier with practice. Every now and then it will work almost immediately. I lived for those moments.
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.

I used to try to imagine I was pushing blood away from my neck 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

Title: Re: monday morning
Post by Linda_Howell on Sep 10^th, 2007, 7:58pm

Quote:

Be the bottle ( O2 that is)

Mike, somehow that strikes me as very philosophical of you or very lame. lmao and JK...

Phil, so many of us start our Mondays off this way. And Tuesdays and Weds. that it was nice to hear it put that way.

Hang tough. We may not be right next to you but we certainly are right behind you, cheering you on.

Title: Re: monday morning
Post by sandie99 on Sep 11^th, 2007, 10:05am

Phil,

how is Tuesday so far?

Lots of PF wishes,
Sanna

Title: Re: monday morning
Post by thomas on Sep 11^th, 2007, 12:47pm

Monday morning you look so fine
Friday I got travelin on my mind
First you love me, then you fade away
I cant go on believin this way
I got nothing but love for you
So tell me what you really wanna do
First you love me then you get on down the line
But I don't mind.
I don't mind
Ill be there if you want me to
No one else that could ever do
Got to get some peace in my mind.

Monday morning you look so fine
Friday I got travelin on my mind
First you love me then you say its wrong
I cant go on believing for long
But you know its true
You only want me when I get over you
First you love me then you get on down the line
But I dont mind
I dont mind
Ill be there if you want me to
No one else that could ever do
Got to get some peace in my mind