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(Message started by: SmoothSippin on Jul 31^st, 2007, 3:29pm)

Title: Another Question about shadows
Post by SmoothSippin on Jul 31^st, 2007, 3:29pm

I typically only get shadows if I have major attacks. However, I do get this pain that I am wondering is common or not. The skin on top of my head on the right side (my picks come through the right eye... then temple..then jaw) of my head is sore for days after a bad attack (KIP8 and up). I sorta feels bruised. Is this common with you all? In one sense I hope it is , but then again maybe it is not and will be something the doc can work with (Probably give me a asprin and get my copay).

Any thoughts.

Title: Re: Another Question about shadows
Post by Guiseppi on Jul 31^st, 2007, 4:02pm

I call it a headache hang over. When I get one that I can't control and it ratchets to an 8 or higher, I feel the after effects for several days. Feels like I got in a chick fight...(that'll start something ;;D) and had my hair pulled so hard it bruised. I don't get the lingering jaw pain, just in the areas above and behind the affected eye.

Guiseppi

Title: Re: Another Question about shadows
Post by SmoothSippin on Jul 31^st, 2007, 5:08pm

That is certainly a better description that mine [smiley=laugh.gif] . I just did not think of it since I have no hair (buzz) . So apparently I ain't nuts.

Title: Re: Another Question about shadows
Post by Guiseppi on Jul 31^st, 2007, 5:25pm

It's quite possible you're completely insane......just not concerning this!!! ;;D The good new is, you're in great company!!

Guiseppi

Title: Re: Another Question about shadows
Post by thebbz on Jul 31^st, 2007, 5:56pm

You cant just whip out the tazor in a chick fight can ya sarge! [smiley=laugh.gif]
thebb
A shadow is to me is the demon parked and ready to strike. It's not gone, it's annoying, but it's livable.

Title: Re: Another Question about shadows
Post by Brewcrew on Jul 31^st, 2007, 5:56pm

Don't mind him. Once in awhile his handler leaves the cage open and he gets on here and posts - starts calling other people insane and shit. :o

I don't even have to hit K8 for the sensation you're describing. The higher I go, the more it will hurt afterward and the longer it sticks around, but I'll get it after a 4 or 5.

Title: Re: Another Question about shadows
Post by Rosybabe on Jul 31^st, 2007, 6:33pm

my scalp is so tender that I don't let anybody (not even my hairdresser ) to brush my hair..
Only I Know how much hurts and how hard I can stroke my hair or not.

and I stay sensible long after my cycle is over.

no, you are not nuts ;)

Title: Re: Another Question about shadows
Post by SmoothSippin on Aug 1^st, 2007, 11:47am

I guess I should be grateful that I shave off the "survivors".

Title: Re: Another Question about shadows
Post by DWAL on Aug 9^th, 2007, 10:19am

I was going to ask this same question. don't have to now. Was thinking it was a brain tumor that was making the top of my head feel like it was smacked with a stick. It has been sore for weeks. I can't even let my girlfriend rub it.