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(Message started by: MKenney on Mar 19^th, 2003, 10:27am)

Title: Breach of etiquette
Post by MKenney on Mar 19^th, 2003, 10:27am

Somehow I missed the recommendation on the "New Visitors" page about introducing oneself to the group. My apologies.

I am a 58 year old male who has had cluster episodes since the Spring of 1986. They used to be all over the place, but they now tend to be night time singletons. Standard treatment has been Eskalith (900 mg) and Calan SR (340 mg) which seems to contain things as long as I do not forget a dose. Generics for both drugs do not seem to be as effective. O2 works if I am awake and can feel the headache's onset; O2 does not work if the headache is a Midnight Night special.

The current episode has been going on since 01/06/03. I think (hope) it is winding down. The neurologist says that I should be "out growing" these episodes soon, but I cannot find where he is getting his documentation.

Again, I apologize for not making a formal introduction. Inspite of the work I do with computers, I have never done message boards or chat rooms before. And, I will NEVER do smileys!

No response required.

Mike Kenney

Title: Re: Breach of etiquette
Post by TomM on Mar 19^th, 2003, 12:47pm

Hey Mike. Welcome aboard--sorta.

Glad you found this site. Lots of good info so poke around and ask questions.

TomM

Title: Re: Breach of etiquette
Post by Edna on Mar 19^th, 2003, 1:55pm

No need to worry Mike, although it is sad that you have to be here, we welcome you!!!

Hope your cycle ends for you sooner than you can read this post......and if not, know that we're here to hear any griping, venting, whining, cussing, crying or whatever else it is you want to let us help you with.

NO SMILEYS???? awwwwwwwwww

You will once you luv us enough!!

PF wishes for you and please keep us updated on yourself,
EDNA

Title: Re: Breach of etiquette
Post by Roxy on Mar 19^th, 2003, 2:10pm

Hi Mike, and welcome.

Sorry you had to find us, but this is a good place to be. Consider yourself formally introduced. Hope your cycle is winding down and over for you soon.

PFDAN,
Tracey