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(Message started by: CostaRicaKris on Apr 28^th, 2008, 9:35pm)

Title: The beast keeps getting stronger
Post by CostaRicaKris on Apr 28^th, 2008, 9:35pm

I should be at the end of my cycle - normally eight weeks. But I'm getting hit more and harder. I slept most of the weekend because I was up all night Friday and Saturday. I'm supposed to be training for a marathon right now but I keep missing my runs. I'm totally behind at work. I'm really getting tired of this.

:'(

Sorry - Just needed to vent.

Title: Re: The beast keeps getting stronger
Post by AussieBrian on Apr 28^th, 2008, 9:39pm

If it's any consolation, mate, that's how my cycles end - with a bang and a whimper.

Hope it's the same for you and this really is the finish but rant away regardless. It's what we're here for.

Title: Re: The beast keeps getting stronger
Post by debOUCH on Apr 28^th, 2008, 9:47pm

oh honey............. :'(.........i feel for you...........will keep u in my thoughts .....u will beat the beast..............
hugs, love, & prayers from one strong woman to another............. [smiley=hug.gif]
deb
xo

Title: Re: The beast keeps getting stronger
Post by Argonaut on Apr 29^th, 2008, 6:37am

Here's another one hoping you'll be better soon. CH is such an unpredictable beast :(

Title: Re: The beast keeps getting stronger
Post by Melissa on Apr 29^th, 2008, 7:36am

[smiley=hug.gif]

Title: Re: The beast keeps getting stronger
Post by LeLimey on Apr 29^th, 2008, 8:53am

Hang in there Kris, we're all rooting for you :)

Title: Re: The beast keeps getting stronger
Post by nani on Apr 29^th, 2008, 9:03am

Remember ... it will NEVER be stronger than YOU.

Hang in there, Kris ... this, too, shall pass.

hugs and pf wishes, nani

Title: Re: The beast keeps getting stronger
Post by john_d on Apr 29^th, 2008, 9:05am

on 04/28/08 at 21:39:41, AussieBrian wrote:

If it's any consolation, mate, that's how my cycles end - with a bang and a whimper.

I can attest to that. Just when I thought it was over, one last collosal bang before it petered out. I figured it was just showing me whose boss? Anyway, I lost the battle but the war was over.

Title: Re: The beast keeps getting stronger
Post by Paul98 on Apr 29^th, 2008, 11:12am

Many of my cycles go out with a bang as well. Lets hope it is an indicator of the end of cycle for you!

-P.

Title: Re: The beast keeps getting stronger
Post by sandie99 on Apr 29^th, 2008, 12:41pm

Venting allowed.... [smiley=hug.gif] [smiley=hug.gif][smiley=hug.gif]

Wishing for a long remission for you,
Sanna

Title: Re: The beast keeps getting stronger
Post by Rosybabe on Apr 29^th, 2008, 4:31pm

here sending pain free vibes for you....hope the beast leaves you soon :-*

Hugs

Rosy.

Title: Re: The beast keeps getting stronger
Post by Charlie on Apr 29^th, 2008, 8:28pm

Sorry to hear that but keep him on the run....literally, moving around might help.

Mine usually began to taper over a period of a five days or so. Fewer and fewer hits until the beast got sick of me for 5 or 6 months.

Rant away. It's encouraged.

Charlie

Title: Re: The beast keeps getting stronger
Post by mezza on Apr 29^th, 2008, 8:39pm

Shoot- sorry you're having it bad right now- hang in there!!

Title: Re: The beast keeps getting stronger
Post by ClusterChuck on Apr 29^th, 2008, 9:28pm

on 04/28/08 at 21:35:05, CostaRicaKris wrote:

Sorry - Just needed to vent.

Venting is allowed ... It is good for the soul AND well being ... Vent away ...

It may not help much, but remember, most of us have been where you are now. Remember, "This, too, shall end ..."

Hang in there buddy, we got your back!

Chuck

Title: Re: The beast keeps getting stronger
Post by CostaRicaKris on Apr 30^th, 2008, 12:19am

Thank you all! Your kind words of encouragement really do mean a lot. I know the beast does try to make a big raucous toward the end. The past 24 hours have been okay, although I just got off the O2 tank. We'll see how tonight goes!

Hopefully there's a pint of Guinness at the end of this tunnel!

~Kris

Title: Re: The beast keeps getting stronger
Post by beachmusic on Apr 30^th, 2008, 8:30am

Just caught up with this thread Kris. So sorry to hear you are getting hammered. You still taking that damn topamax??

Try to hang on :-[ :-[ there has to be a break around the corner. [smiley=hug.gif]
Your Friend, Mary Ann

Title: Re: The beast keeps getting stronger
Post by CostaRicaKris on Apr 30^th, 2008, 8:48am

Hi Mary Ann! Yes, still taking the damn Topomax ;) I think the hits would be worse if I wasn't.

No hits last night! I woke up at 3:00 am ( not sure why) but I woke up PF! My left side felt the same as my right. I felt whole again.

Keeping my fingers crossed

Title: Re: The beast keeps getting stronger
Post by mattus on Apr 30^th, 2008, 9:03am

Good luck Kris, and enjoy the PF time. Oh, for that to be normal, eh?

Soak it up.

Title: Re: The beast keeps getting stronger
Post by beachmusic on Apr 30^th, 2008, 9:05am

Having the ole' head PF on both sides is a wonderful thing, eh? ;;D
I just wish I knew if it was the Topamax doing its thing or not. Well worth it if it but brutally mean to us if it is not!
Here's to pfdan to you!

Title: Re: The beast keeps getting stronger
Post by rickyshot on Apr 30^th, 2008, 11:35am

I too always end with a bang. I think that is common with episodics. It always scares me . I think OMG How many more weeks like this or if thenext one is this bad I am gonna buy a gun.

Title: Re: The beast keeps getting stronger
Post by Tara Ann on May 2^nd, 2008, 8:10am

Never EVER be sorry for venting! That's one of the reasons we are all here, to share and not feel alone!

Hugs to you and I hope it's a sign of your cycle ending.