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(Message started by: Lynn91 on May 4^th, 2006, 12:50pm)

Title: Progressive Bifocals
Post by Lynn91 on May 4^th, 2006, 12:50pm

Anyone heard of these triggering cluster headaches? I have worn single vision for almost 40 years - recently went to progessives since I am approaching 50 - started having intense headaches that went into several days and nights of cluster headaches. The first time I had them was at age 27 during pregancy - due to high blood pressure. I have a just a few short term times of getting them over the years - ususually in the Spring or following a cold. This was the worst time ever! I am back to the single vision old glasses while my eyes readjust - don't know if the lenses were too strong or if I just can't wear progressives. I used a combination of megadoses of melatonin, nose strips (I got the runny/stuffy nose effect) and a humidifior in the bedroom at night. I have had alot of relieve - so far - I am scared to death to even try bifocals again. I feel very groggy, tired and out of it still. Unfortunatly doctors won't listen to me - think I am drug seeking! I don't know if it is because I am female and of a certain age - but they think I just want attention. Unless someone has had these headaches - they just cannot understand. Any advice?

Title: Re: Progressive Bifocals
Post by floridian on May 4^th, 2006, 1:52pm

Anything that irritates the trigeminal nerve can trigger cluster headaches in some people - sinus conditions, problems with glasses, intense sun, flickering light. Those things are not the cause, but worth avoiding if you are sensitive to them.

Title: Re: Progressive Bifocals
Post by Bob P on May 4^th, 2006, 2:20pm

You may want to pay heed to the docs. Some of what you say doesn't sound like clusters.

Nose strips? - the runny stuffy nose is only present during an actual attack (15 to 90 minutes long).

High blood pressure doesn't cause clusters.

Advice - see a neurologist who is familiar with clsuters for an accurate diagnosis.

Title: Re: Progressive Bifocals
Post by Guiseppi on May 4^th, 2006, 3:02pm

I've been episodic for 26 years, worn progressives for about the last 3 years. I haven't seen any relationship between the two. Good luck!

Guiseppi

Title: Re: Progressive Bifocals
Post by Lynn91 on May 4^th, 2006, 6:28pm

Yes it is clusters - again I am being rejected and poo poohed. I expected acceptance here for what I am going through. More of - it can't be that! Thanks alot folks adios!

Title: Re: Progressive Bifocals
Post by BMoneeTheMoneeMan on May 5^th, 2006, 2:13am

I have used those in the past. Didnt get clusters til about 3 to 5 years after going back to single focus lenses.

PF wishes
BMonee

Title: Re: Progressive Bifocals
Post by chewy on May 5^th, 2006, 8:16am

Your HAs sound suspiciously like sinus HAs.

Nose strips, dehumidifiers for clusters? Dont sound right.

Have you been DX with clusters?

Title: Re: Progressive Bifocals
Post by Bob P on May 5^th, 2006, 2:44pm

Quote:

Yes it is clusters - again I am being rejected and poo poohed. I expected acceptance here for what I am going through. More of - it can't be that! Thanks alot folks adios!

Don, is that you?