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(Message started by: Phil L on Jan 23rd, 2007, 5:01pm)
Title: Interesting question
Post by Phil L on Jan 23rd, 2007, 5:01pm
I seldom post, but read almost daily and gain great comfort in knowing your all here. Thank you.

Last week I visited with my nurologist and the question of there being a nexus between increased serotonin levels and CH came up. Specifically, would long term use of antidepressents in some way contribute to the start of CH?

Any thoughts?
Phil
Title: Re: Interesting question
Post by vietvet2tours on Jan 23rd, 2007, 5:34pm

on 01/23/07 at 17:01:29, Phil L wrote:
I seldom post, but read almost daily and gain great comfort in knowing your all here. Thank you.

Last week I visited with my nurologist and the question of there being a nexus between increased serotonin levels and CH came up. Specifically, would long term use of antidepressents in some way contribute to the start of CH?

Any thoughts?
Phil
Nope
Title: Re: Interesting question
Post by Bob P on Jan 23rd, 2007, 5:49pm
Mine started at 20 y/o with never having touched an anti-depressant.  I think it's your genetically messed up hypothalamus.
Title: Re: Interesting question
Post by georgej on Jan 23rd, 2007, 7:14pm
Don't know if it could contribute to the development of CH.  

I've never taken any antidepressants, though.

Best,

George  
Title: Re: Interesting question
Post by Charlotte on Jan 23rd, 2007, 9:38pm
I don't think so. If it did, a lot more people would have ch.

Charlotte
Title: Re: Interesting question
Post by Phil L on Jan 24th, 2007, 12:05am
The subject came up because I was 60 when hit with my first CH cycle, which as you know is generally not the rule, and we were floating conjecture around. I tend to agree with Bob that it's DNA gone mad and to hell with the rest of it. It's been quite a ride. I don't tolerate medication well, so Triptans are used very sparingly. As with many here, 02 is the life line and works well for me, it's when I get hit at the office, with a client or (as happend last month) in a Board meeting, that makes life really interesting.

Be well my friends,
Phil
Title: Re: Interesting question
Post by Barry_T_Coles on Jan 24th, 2007, 12:52am

on 01/24/07 at 00:05:23, Phil L wrote:
The subject came up because I was 60 when hit with my first CH cycle, which as you know is generally not the rule, and we were floating conjecture around. I tend to agree with Bob that it's DNA gone mad and to hell with the rest of it. It's been quite a ride. I don't tolerate medication well, so Triptans are used very sparingly. As with many here, 02 is the life line and works well for me, it's when I get hit at the office, with a client or (as happend last month) in a Board meeting, that makes life really interesting.

Be well my friends,
Phil


Sheez & I thought I was old getting it at 50, so if as they say it goes away with old age then you & I my friend should live for a bloody long time ;;D
Cheers
Barry
Title: Re: Interesting question
Post by Phil L on Jan 24th, 2007, 8:35pm
Hi Barry, some days I'd like to live to 125. Today I'd
settle for Friday. Take care, Phil.


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