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(Message started by: Cal-gal on Nov 20^th, 2007, 7:52am)

Title: New Person, Different Problem
Post by Cal-gal on Nov 20^th, 2007, 7:52am

Hi, my name is Debbie.

Sounds like I was lucky in a way because in the beginning I was at least diagnosed with having ch, which started about 17 years ago. This is the longest stretch I've had of them though. They started this past July and are still lingering around. They are not as strong these past few weeks, but they just won't completely go away either. Unfortunately, this past August they were very strong and I had a stroke. The nuerologist concludes they were a contributing factor to the stroke I had. While "most" people have two blood vessels leading to the part of the brain where the stroke occurred, I only have one. The stroke occurred during the night, a #10 ch occurred during that same night also. I woke up with double vision. A blood clot was definetely the cause of the stroke with the "help" of the severe ch. I now sleep with an oxygen tank by my bed. I have also found sleeping in a reclining position is also very helpful. My husband has since raised the head of the bed about five inches so we sleep raised up a bit more. (It also helps his acid reflucs too). Anyway, on a more positive note. Things really aren't that bad. We just had a few really hard months. We both figure we got everthing out of the way this year and 2008 is going to be great! One of the things that I keep thinking is... I only get ch at night. And just coming out of sleeping, just before I wake up. I don't know if anyone else has this happen. But if so, I want to pass this on........ I found that if I sleep in a recliner, sometimes, (and I mean sometimes) I could go a few nights without a ch. And believe me a few nights without a ch is a miracle. If I ever get a pain free night, I am sooooo thankful the next day :)!

Title: Re: New Person, Different Problem
Post by Guiseppi on Nov 20^th, 2007, 10:10am

Several have posted that the head raised position helps them sleep through the night. If you haven't tried melatonin, you might want to consider it. Obviously run anything past your doctor given your medical history. Many find that by taking 9-12 mg of melatonin before going to bed they can reduce the night time hits. Might be worth exploring, hope 2008 is a little brighter for you, sounds like you could use a break!

Guiseppi

Title: Re: New Person, Different Problem
Post by Rosybabe on Nov 20^th, 2007, 6:50pm

Welcome aboard Debbie!

Guissepi is right , try melatonin, and I am glad you found something that works for you.

Wishing you lots and lots of pain free time!

Rosy.