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(Message started by: melliadis on Jan 28th, 2007, 12:08pm)
Title: Cluster Headache Tip from a New Poster
Post by melliadis on Jan 28th, 2007, 12:08pm
Wow, I just stumbled across this site and I can't believe the posts I've read...they seem like an autobiography.  I'm 4 weeks into one of my worst cycles ever, getting the monsters every 2 hours...haven't slept in weeks, can't hardly function..you've all been there.

One tip somebody gave me about 15 years ago, and it works from time to time is this: At first twinge of pain (or even if you wake up with one), go to the bathroom and do #2.  Even if you don't have to go, push anyway.  This will undoubtably cause your nose to run (don't ask me why, have no idea), so don't be suprised if you have to blow a lot.  Keep pushing for 10 minutes or so, and i'm telling you, it works a good majority of the time.  I try this first always, and then the I use the Imitrix.  take care all.
Title: Re: Cluster Headache Tip from a New Poster
Post by Richr8 on Jan 28th, 2007, 12:22pm
Glad you found something that works.  Ia am basically full of crap, and haven't noticed any related relief.  Again, we're all different.
Title: Re: Cluster Headache Tip from a New Poster
Post by Chillrmn1 on Jan 29th, 2007, 5:19am

on 01/28/07 at 12:22:15, Richr8 wrote:
 Ia am basically full of crap, and haven't noticed any related relief.  


lmao - Just push a little harder Rich  [smiley=laugh.gif]
Title: Re: Cluster Headache Tip from a New Poster
Post by sailpappy on Jan 29th, 2007, 6:18am
;;D ;;D Hello, welcome to the site, glad this works for you and I guess it might work for some, but I have to tell you I am LMAO right now, beleive me after 37 years of daily attacks I know that taking a dump isn't something that is even possible for me during a hit!
      Imitrex gives me severe angina, so I guess I am a pain in the ass anyway you look at it!
                                                           ::)Pappy
Title: Re: Cluster Headache Tip from a New Poster
Post by Karla on Jan 29th, 2007, 8:14am
The nose will run durring a cluster hit for most people I think.  Weather or not if you are taking a dump.  Thanks for sharing what works for you.  You will want to search the board and see what has worked for others.  Some people find exercise will help abort a ha, others use hot/cold showers, kudzo, etc  read up and you might find something that works for you also.  You might also want to try oxygen.  There is a link to the left of this page that gives the details on it.  It works for most of us to abort a ha and is cheap and natural.
Title: Re: Cluster Headache Tip from a New Poster
Post by seasonalboomer on Jan 29th, 2007, 9:40am
glad that's working for you.

I think, from what i remember, my first post was extolling the virtues of the success I was having using meditation. may you remember your first post as clearly...

BTW meditation had it limitations -- my cycle hadn't fully landed at the point of my post and I quickly learned the value of the first post.

Scott
Title: Re: Cluster Headache Tip from a New Poster
Post by BB on Jan 29th, 2007, 9:50am

Hi and welcome.

Interesting method, just one little caution , too much pushing and straining when you dont need to open your bowel may cause haemorrhoids!

Painfree wishes to you.

Annette
Title: Re: Cluster Headache Tip from a New Poster
Post by Pellsey on Jan 29th, 2007, 9:56am
I'm usually shitting myself waiting for one to come on so by the time it does i'm spent :)

PFDAN's 2 u
Title: Re: Cluster Headache Tip from a New Poster
Post by vietvet2tours on Jan 29th, 2007, 10:29am

on 01/29/07 at 09:40:12, seasonalboomer wrote:
glad that's working for you.

I think, from what i remember, my first post was extolling the virtues of the success I was having using meditation. may you remember your first post as clearly...

BTW meditation had it limitations -- my cycle hadn't fully landed at the point of my post and I quickly learned the value of the first post.

Scott
This may be the most eloquent,insightful post I ever read. My post goes more like "You gotta be shittin me."
Title: Re: Cluster Headache Tip from a New Poster
Post by JeffB on Jan 30th, 2007, 11:58am
I don't even know what to say about this one.
Just how many craps can you take in a day??
Title: Re: Cluster Headache Tip from a New Poster
Post by floridian on Jan 30th, 2007, 1:01pm

on 01/30/07 at 11:58:35, JeffB wrote:
I don't even know what to say about this one.
Just how many craps can you take in a day??


Two or three additional, if you take a high dose of magnesium. :)
Title: Re: Cluster Headache Tip from a New Poster
Post by thomas on Jan 30th, 2007, 1:14pm

on 01/30/07 at 13:01:32, floridian wrote:
Two or three additional, if you take a high dose of magnesium. :)

Indeed.
Title: Re: Cluster Headache Tip from a New Poster
Post by vietvet2tours on Jan 30th, 2007, 1:38pm

on 01/29/07 at 09:40:12, seasonalboomer wrote:
glad that's working for you.

I think, from what i remember, my first post was extolling the virtues of the success I was having using meditation. may you remember your first post as clearly...

BTW meditation had it limitations -- my cycle hadn't fully landed at the point of my post and I quickly learned the value of the first post.

Scott
In a ton of shit is hidden one gem, this is a truly great post.
Title: Re: Cluster Headache Tip from a New Poster
Post by JeffB on Jan 30th, 2007, 2:29pm
Well it looks like I need more fiber in my diet. I can't believe I'm being out "shat" by Flo. ;;D
Title: Re: Cluster Headache Tip from a New Poster
Post by Linda_Howell on Jan 30th, 2007, 2:47pm


  Can anyone find Cluster Chucks post where he's in the bathroom doing his thing and is getting hit at the same time?

Seems the wood toilet seat was cracked and he never found time to replace it.  This might be  something to think about Melliadis,  if someone can repost it.  I can't find it anywhere.

Title: Re: Cluster Headache Tip from a New Poster
Post by thebbz on Jan 30th, 2007, 3:03pm
I am sorry sir, but you have got to be shittin me! [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif]LMOL.
Cant hurt to keep the back porch clean though. [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif]
I quess I haven't heard it all.
all the best
jb
Title: Re: Cluster Headache Tip from a New Poster
Post by Linda_Howell on Jan 30th, 2007, 7:41pm
  FOUND IT !!!!!!!!!

   ClusterChuck
CH.com Alumnus
New Board Hall of Famer
 

Why my WINKY ?? ?? - Updated
« on: Jun 23rd, 2005, 10:08am »  Quote  Modify  

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Ok, I know this is a caring and compassionate group, and we can relate things without any snide, or uncalled for remarks.  RIGHT ?? ??  I know Drummer posted of his, somewhat similar, unfortunate experience, a long time ago.  He spoke of needing a safety kit, to protect himself.  He may be right.

As you all know, I get hit fairly often.  Many times, if I am downstairs in the living room, and there are visitors here, when I get hit, I grab my oxygen mask and then run into the half bath with it, so I can be in privacy.  Many times I sit on the throne and bounce and rock around.  In doing this, I cracked and broke the toilet seat, in the front, so that there is a split, and with pressure, it opens up.  I have been meaning to replace that seat.  I AM GOING TO DO THAT TODAY !! !! !!

WELL, let me relate what happened today.  A co-worker stopped by to see how I am doing, as I have missed so much work, of late.  I just had on a pair of gym shorts, as I had not gotten dressed yet.  Naturally, the beast made a call.  I turned on the oxygen, grabbed my mask and made a bee line for the bathroom.  While in there, I felt I had another bodily function to do, so I dropped my drawers and sat down.  I did what I had to do, but continued to sit there, rocking, while dealing with the beast.

While rocking, I slid forward on the seat, the gap opened up, and YUP, my dangling “best part” got into that gap, and when I rocked, it pinched it, HARD !! !! !!  Well, I jumped up, screaming, and when I lifted my weight off the seat, the gap closed completely, with a VERY important part of me still in it!  When I jumped up, and the gap closed, the seat proceeded to rip a hunk of skin on my poor ole winky.  I started to jump around holding my injured part, and proceeded to trip on my shorts, that were at my ankles. That caused me to fall into the door, causing it to fly open, smashing my nose, and falling out into the kitchen.

So there I am, rolling, naked, on the floor, screaming, with one hand on my groin, covered in blood, the other hand on my nose, also covered in blood, with my co-worker staring in absolute horror at me, trying VERY hard not to laugh, not knowing what to do, as he has been warned, DO NOT GO NEAR ME, OR TOUCH ME when I am getting hit !! !! !!

I think my winky is out of commission for a while ... Like it makes a difference ...

The good thing is, during this process, the beast left.  The problem is, do I think I could repeat this procedure several times a day, to kill a hit?  Hmm mm mm ... I am not sure I want to try it again.

Where is that safety kit?

Chuck

PS:  I KNOW not one of you are going to laugh at me, ARE YOU !! ?? !! ??

EDITED to give credit to Drummer, not Hub.  Thanks. Linda!  
Title: Re: Cluster Headache Tip from a New Poster
Post by georgej on Jan 30th, 2007, 7:53pm

on 01/29/07 at 09:40:12, seasonalboomer wrote:
glad that's working for you.

I think, from what i remember, my first post was extolling the virtues of the success I was having using meditation. may you remember your first post as clearly...

BTW meditation had it limitations -- my cycle hadn't fully landed at the point of my post and I quickly learned the value of the first post.

Scott


Yeah, I think my first post--on this go-around, anyway (after I decided to stick around and be a constant pest)--was about how the start of my last five cycles happened to coincide with the onset of the full moon.

The way this stuff comes and goes for no obvious reason just lends itself to magical thinking.  I was convinced for years that CH was an allergic reaction, until I finally figured out that I wasn't allergic to anything.

Still true about the full moon, but I don't think I'll say it again.  This place has a way of culling unlikely explanations, treatments, and cures.  
[smiley=laugh.gif]


on 01/28/07 at 12:08:02, melliadis wrote:
At first twinge of pain (or even if you wake up with one), go to the bathroom and do #2.  Even if you don't have to go, push anyway.


Clusterheads seem to be divided into people who prefer to have others around to help them when they are being hit, and people who prefer to be alone when they're being hit.  I'm guessing that you're one of the latter.

Best wishes,

George
Title: Re: Cluster Headache Tip from a New Poster
Post by RichardN on Jan 30th, 2007, 8:09pm
 I take it Chuck is no longer a member of  The Birch John Society (society for the use and preservation of wooden toilet seats)?
Title: Re: Cluster Headache Tip from a New Poster
Post by Linda_Howell on Jan 30th, 2007, 9:16pm



Au contraire...CC is around and has since changed his seat to a more friendly one.

   (padded with foam I hope)
Title: Re: Cluster Headache Tip from a New Poster
Post by fannydeal on Feb 6th, 2007, 4:35pm
Laugh if you will, I have had similar experiences.  I had wondered if anyone else did, but I was too embarrassed to mention it.  Thank you for having the courage to do so.  Now I don't feel so alone.
Title: Re: Cluster Headache Tip from a New Poster
Post by ccbiggsoo7 on Feb 17th, 2007, 3:34am
that's Funny shit there!!! [smiley=laugh.gif]


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