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(Message started by: July_21_girl on Aug 10th, 2006, 8:10pm)

Title: Question
Post by July_21_girl on Aug 10th, 2006, 8:10pm
Hello,

I have had cluster headaches from the time I was 16 years old I am now 29 It was not until this spring that a Dr. diagnosed me with cluster headaches I had an episode that lasted 4 weeks April-May 06  most of my cycles last 4-6 weeks.  

My question is this for the last 3 days I have had a dull pian on the left side of my head It is not the same type of pain I get with Ch's I tried otc meds no help I just had a cycle in april I am not sure what is going on? I do not want to use imitrex if this is not a Ch can anyone help me on this one??

Title: Re: Question
Post by LeLimey on Aug 10th, 2006, 9:02pm
Hello July 21st!
Its nice to meet you,  this dull pain you describe, is it continuous? is it like a burn or a pressure feeling? can you relate it to your ch symptoms in any way? I would speak to your doctor about it, if it isn't responding to OTC meds it could be any one of a number of things. I certainly wouldn't use triptans  in case their vaso constrictive qualities caused even more problems. There are over 600 HA types, you need a HA specialist's help with this one
Let us know how you get on okay?
And lts see if there is anything we can help you with with your CH too!
Take care,
Helen

Title: Re: Question
Post by kevinpix on Aug 10th, 2006, 9:09pm
Are you pounding on your head with something.  Either that or a sign of fatigue from your current situation.  My head always hurt, in between hits too.  Hope your doctor gives you good meds!!  Nice to meet ya!

Title: Re: Question
Post by thebbz on Aug 10th, 2006, 9:32pm
I am guessing your pain is a shadow. But on the other side. [smiley=huh.gif] Try a caffeine drink.
hope it does not get worse and do ask your doc huh?
jb

Title: Re: Question
Post by July_21_girl on Aug 10th, 2006, 9:44pm
thank you everyone :P
it seems to be continuous dull pain not close to my ch pain it may be stress even though my stress is good things in my life. I am going to go one more day and if no relief I will call the Dr.






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