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(Message started by: Katiemoose on Mar 20^th, 2006, 3:08pm)

Title: alternative medicine
Post by Katiemoose on Mar 20^th, 2006, 3:08pm

Has anyone found out information to help prevent or cure these headaches? Naturopath, etc.

Is there a vitamin or mineral etc, that would help? Certain kind of foods?

I have read cardio is good to help reduce the pressure of Glaucoma. Anything similar for cluster headaches?

Title: Re: alternative medicine
Post by seasonalboomer on Mar 20^th, 2006, 3:11pm

Katie,

I know you are new to the CH.com board. But, please take a few moments to look around at the boards and the links. Much of what you are likely to ask is available on these links including alternative therapies, dietary questions, etc...

I know the possibility of finding a diagnosis, or help is exciting, but this resource has a lot of info sitting out there that doesn't require you to start a new thread for each question you have.

Take your time, breathe, and click around some and get a lay for the land. This place is a gold mine.

Scott

Title: Re: alternative medicine
Post by Katiemoose on Mar 20^th, 2006, 3:15pm

Thank you Scott. I am sorry for jumping the gun.
I am not only new to the possibility of this medical issue, but I am brand new to message boards.

I will read through the site and all its information.

I hope you are having a good day.

Title: Re: alternative medicine
Post by Pinkfloyd on Mar 21^st, 2006, 3:06pm

on 03/20/06 at 15:15:54, Katiemoose wrote:

but I am brand new to message boards.

That is like saying you've never riden a bicycle, and jumping onto a Harley. (hope you got one with a seatbelt ;-)
Don't let them talk you into the tattoo just yet. ;;D

Bobw

Title: Re: alternative medicine
Post by Guiseppi on Mar 21^st, 2006, 3:46pm

There are many, many great preventatives and abortives...that's the good news. the bad news is what works for one of us doesn't work for the others. The most popular abortive seems to be the oxygen. (Also my personal favorite) Unfortunately it's just lots of trial and error until you find a combo that works.

DO NOT RELY ON YOUR DOCTOR!

Bless their souls, there are a lot of danged good ones out there but after you spend an hour on this site you will know much more then them about cluster head aches. So open your text book...(the links on the left)....and start reading!! I do hope you find some help. When you find what works for you please post about it. It's how we all learn. Good luck.

Guiseppi

Title: Re: alternative medicine
Post by thedog on Mar 23^rd, 2006, 11:37pm

Hi, I've been %99 free from clusters since being prescribed 80mg VERAPAMIL tablets 2 years ago. recommend all to try.......... Good luck.......