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(Message started by: upnover on Nov 7^th, 2006, 10:09am)

Title: It's that time...
Post by upnover on Nov 7^th, 2006, 10:09am

Well I'm back , It's been about 8 months of PFDNs, but that has come to a end. I'm back on O2 and 480 mgs of Verapamil. and triptans and ready for battle.
My Clusters have been lingering for about 2 weeks know and I haven't had more than a kip 5 and none at night yet, for the most part managing really well, hate that I'm back but can't beat the support of the group.

Title: Re: It's that time...
Post by Linda_Howell on Nov 7^th, 2006, 12:47pm

Just keep focusing on being PF for 8 months and how great it will be when this cycle is over.

In your arsenal don't forget the Melatonin, energy drinks, coffee and lots of water. Maybe this one will only last a few days this time. (well one can hope anyway) ;)

Title: Re: It's that time...
Post by chopmyheadoff on Nov 8^th, 2006, 2:50am

quote : you cant beat the support of the group

welcome back - hope your cycle doesnt last too long
perhaps stick around when it has finished, pay back a bit of that support you recieve

Title: Re: It's that time...
Post by upnover on Nov 8^th, 2006, 7:26am

on 11/08/06 at 02:50:58, chopmyheadoff wrote:

quote : you cant beat the support of the group

welcome back - hope your cycle doesnt last too long
perhaps stick around when it has finished, pay back a bit of that support you recieve

You are right . I will this time, you know sometimes its outta sight its outta mind, but considering 17 yrs as a CH it's not just going away, plus I could use the good Karma
;)

Title: Re: It's that time...
Post by LeLimey on Nov 8^th, 2006, 7:44am

The other advantage to sticking around is you know all about the hints and tips we come up with BEFORE you need them so you're ready :)

480mg of verap? I hope you didn't go straight to that dose? You did increase it slowly didn't you? If you're still having breakthroughs you may want to up it again (subject to doctor approval, you need to discuss that with him. He knows your general health, I do not!)

Have you thought about melatonin for night time hits if they come? Nows the time to consider it so you've got your game plan ready.

Have you tried red bull or the generic equivalents as an abortive or strong coffee? Lots of ideas and suggestions, we'll get you through it!
Helen

Title: Re: It's that time...
Post by chopmyheadoff on Nov 8^th, 2006, 9:15am

how long have your previous cycles been matey ??

17 years - ouch !!

Title: Re: It's that time...
Post by georgej on Nov 8^th, 2006, 9:50am

on 11/08/06 at 07:26:50, upnover wrote:

You are right . I will this time, you know sometimes its outta sight its outta mind, but considering 17 yrs as a CH it's not just going away, plus I could use the good Karma
;)

I did the same thing for a long time--when the cycle was finished, I'd put it out of my mind until the next cycle. Part of coping, I suppose. A lot of us episodics do that.

I decided to stick around this time and try to help. I'm glad I did.

It's a lot more than good karma--it's paying forward.

Best wishes,

George