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(Message started by: victoriafb on Dec 8^th, 2003, 10:55pm)

Title: Continuing Clusters
Post by victoriafb on Dec 8^th, 2003, 10:55pm

Hi everyone,

I'm the new kid on the block. I am in a series that is still here. Been in it for 3 weeks now.
Last night was the worst I have had since it started.
At 3:00pm it started, and eased up at around 5:00pm.
Then at 9:00pm it really sent me over the edge and lasted until around 12:30 am. 3 clusters in all.
Today I have felt like a freight train hit my head. I am now feeling a little better, but afraid to go to bed tonight because they will come back again.
I haven't been to work in a week, and don't know if I can return this week. I will have to take it day by day.
Glad to know that all of you are out there for me.
Thanks!!!!!!!!

Title: Re: Continuing Clusters
Post by ShariRae on Dec 8^th, 2003, 11:03pm

Sorry to have to welcome you here, but you are in the right place if you have clusters. Have you seen a doc? What are you taking for preventatives..abortives? Tell us more about yourself. There is a truckload of info here..read read read all you can. Welcome aboard & dont be afraid to ask questions.
Huggs
Shari

Title: Re: Continuing Clusters
Post by Little Deb on Dec 8^th, 2003, 11:23pm

Welcome! Glad to have you with us!

LD

Title: Re: Continuing Clusters
Post by don on Dec 8^th, 2003, 11:26pm

Yup, we are here.

What meds are you taaking?

I use OTC Dramamine to get some sleep or any other OTC containing benedryl will help.

Title: Re: Continuing Clusters
Post by Big_Dan on Dec 9^th, 2003, 12:14am

Hey, Victoria..

Sorry your getting nailed so bad... hope that you can find some relief and get some sleep soon....

... come here, get some support, and dish it back out... we're all bustin' chops for the same cause here...

PFDAN's...

-Big Dan

Title: Re: Continuing Clusters
Post by Rick_K on Dec 9^th, 2003, 12:15am

Welcome aboard...

Have you tried O2, check out the oxygen link and read all you can.

Title: Re: Continuing Clusters
Post by nancyc on Dec 9^th, 2003, 12:29am

Welcome to Clusterville....some folks think we only have headaches..IF they only knew....they have no idea that we are afraid to go to sleep at nite..that we have to deal with losing our jobs over the fighting the beast and being sleep deprived and in pain ..all the crap that comes with being a clusterhead...Know you can come here and vent anytime, cause WE do understand.....Sending up vibes and prayers for you to get a good nite's sleep ..... :)nancyc

Title: Re: Continuing Clusters
Post by TxBasslady on Dec 9^th, 2003, 1:27am

;)
Welcome to the board, Victoria.

That fear of going to sleep is, I am sure, a feeling alot of us have had. But....when I attempted the sleep deprivation........the beast came later. Didn't matter how long I had been up. Regular as clock work, he came back. Always got the visit around 230-300 a.m. So I would stay up till 5 or so.......by 530-600, there he was!

I am convinced that you can't trick him. He's way to sharp.

Sure hope you get what you need to take care of the pain. Let us know how you are doing.

PF vibes,

Jean

Title: Re: Continuing Clusters
Post by sandie99 on Dec 9^th, 2003, 5:15am

Hi there, victoriafb! :)

Welcome aboard!
Glad you found us, too bad that you have CH... :(
It is sad to have this beast. But do write us about how you are doing, as you wrote, we are here for you. ;;D

Best wishes & PFdays,
sandie99

Title: Re: Continuing Clusters
Post by stevegeebe on Dec 9^th, 2003, 6:46am

Hey Vic.

Read the volumns of stuff here. Like Jean said, try and sleep. Get what you can between rounds.

Stick around.

Steve G

Title: Re: Continuing Clusters
Post by Paigelle on Dec 9^th, 2003, 8:06am

Sorry to hear you are suffering also. Like you, I can't work when I am in cycle. I am lucky sometimes I can get dressed in the morning. I have worked through many cycles and I never accomplished a thing except for getting on everyone's nerves. Good luck.

Title: Re: Continuing Clusters
Post by KandyKane on Dec 9^th, 2003, 8:23am

I know how you feel, and feel for you. Guess in ways I'm lucky, since this is the first "attack" I've ever had. In my 6th week. I have had great difficulty working and keeping up, just feel so foggy and can't seem to keep things organized. My hubby and I own a business, and I'm supposed to be the detail person and fixer. It's not working, and he doesn't get it yet. He's getting real frustrated with me. :o :o If this is any indication how people react, what happens to y'all that work for people that have no personal knowledge? I'm interested what happens to others on the job. How do you manage to maintain?

Wishing you PFDAN
KK

Title: Re: Continuing Clusters
Post by thomas on Dec 9^th, 2003, 8:28am

Victoriafb welcome. If you're getting hit at night it may be worth it to try melatonin 45 min before bed. It's cheap and can possibly help a lot.

Title: Re: Continuing Clusters
Post by Miss_Deleny on Dec 9^th, 2003, 8:38am

Welcome Victoriafb! Sorry you had to look for us :'( but sure glad you found us :) Like the others said, this is the best place to be if you have CH!

Best thing to do is go to the links on the left and read, read, read! There is SO much information there!

Wishing you PF times and some much needed sleep!
~April~