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(Message started by: mhadley on Aug 8^th, 2007, 2:44pm)

Title: Thanks to this wonderful site
Post by mhadley on Aug 8^th, 2007, 2:44pm

Hi--I'm mostly a lurker. I come often just to remind myself I'm not alone. I'm a 15+ year sufferer of CH.

I know praise is heaped on this site repeatedly, but it can't be enough. You'd be hard pressed to find a more inviting, comforting, helpful board on the web.

This site also reminds me how lucky I've been, which I would only say to a fellow CH sufferer. Even in the worst cycle I was getting the headaches only once per day. I have found a good neurologist after many attempts, I respond fantastic to Verapamil (720 mg, slow release) and Imitrex. In the past 3 years, I've had virtually no CHs unless I don't take my Verapamil. And a shot of Imitrex has only failed to abort the CH a handful of times. Although O2 does work somewhat for me, I've eliminated the need for it.

Anyway, thanks to all those who make this board a lifesaver for so many.

Title: Re: Thanks to this wonderful site
Post by Rosybabe on Aug 8^th, 2007, 6:24pm

It is good to hear you are doing ok and you have the right meds to keep the beast away.

Don't be a stranger and hang with us , there may be others who will need a word of support from you.

Pain free wishes for you. :)

Rosy.

Title: Re: Thanks to this wonderful site
Post by MR_FLOOR on Aug 9^th, 2007, 11:16pm

Hi Mhadly,

I'm the exact same way for the most part if I stay religious with my Varap I stay clean for the most part that is.I still get some break through CHs,nothing a quick jab can't handle,if I catch it early enough a Monster will do the trick.

Dave

Title: Re: Thanks to this wonderful site
Post by Metalcreature on Aug 11^th, 2007, 11:55pm

Welcome MHadley, Im fairly new to the site also, after being a lurker of the site for two years, and did it for the same reason you did, to remind myself i wasnt alone. I finally decided to join when i went into cycle in the beginning of July. Ive been a sufferer for 10 years now, and when i joined i couldnt believe the response i got from these great people. Stick around, because they know their stuff when it comes to these headaches.

I wish you pain free days, and nights my friend.

Title: Re: Thanks to this wonderful site
Post by Jonny on Aug 12^th, 2007, 2:52am

Hang around, we need all the folks we can get to row this CH boat.

Welcome home.