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(Message started by: Jean on May 4^th, 2008, 3:54pm)

Title: Appy Directly to the Forehead!
Post by Jean on May 4^th, 2008, 3:54pm

Okay, this might sound crazy but my husband bought me that Head On stuff............ you know that annoying commercial. I probably wouldn't have bought it myself but he was looking for anyway to help and he saw this and picked it up for me. I found that rubbing it all over the right side of my forehead, cheek, nose and back of the neck helps with my shadows. It has a cool/hot feeling that I find soothing (kind of like Ben Gay). I am not sure how it would feel during an attack though. I prefer ice right on the top of my head and on my face during a hit.

Jeannie

Title: Re: Appy Directly to the Forehead!
Post by DennisM1045 on May 4^th, 2008, 5:35pm

My wife bought this for me before I was diagnosed. It didn't work for me. I'm glad to hear you are finding some relief.

-Dennis-

Title: Re: Appy Directly to the Forehead!
Post by Linda_Howell on May 5^th, 2008, 8:17pm

I wouldn't buy that stuff JUST BECAUSE of that annoying commercial, but this struck me as totally priceless.

Quote:

I probably wouldn't have bought it myself but he was looking for anyway to help and he saw this and picked it up for me.

Looks like you got a "keeper" there Jean. ;)

Title: Re: Appy Directly to the Forehead!
Post by sandie99 on May 6^th, 2008, 3:59am

Jean,
I'm glad that the cream you have has helped you. :)

My mom picked up a jar of "Headache cream" back in here. It's not the same stuff, because it's made by a small local company and its sold at fairs and events like that.

According to the jar, the cream is supposed to help with headaches and migraines. I've used it with ordinary headaches twice, but not with ch. So far, the cream has not really stopped the HAs I've used it with, so we shall see. I'm allowed to apply it to the forehead and back of my head.

Sanna

Title: Re: Appy Directly to the Forehead!
Post by Jean on May 6^th, 2008, 9:51am

Hi,

I can't really say that the Head On really makes the shadows go away but it does soothe them. I don't think that it would do much for the real thing though.

I agree about the commercial............. it'll give you a headache!

And yes, I do have a keeper; he really tries.

Title: Re: Appy Directly to the Forehead!
Post by thebbz on May 6^th, 2008, 2:32pm

I've got a keeper too.....named Joan. Keeps me out of trouble. Keeps me broke. Keeps me happy. Sometimes she lets me out of the cage for social interaction. :D
thebb 8)
Good luck with the head. ;)

Title: Re: Appy Directly to the Forehead!
Post by Jean on May 6^th, 2008, 3:09pm

Ha Ha! Sounds like you need a keeper! Hope your leash isn't too long! ;;D

Jeannie :P

Title: Re: Appy Directly to the Forehead!
Post by Linda_Howell on May 6^th, 2008, 11:47pm

Oh Jeannie, you have no idea. lmao

Title: Re: Appy Directly to the Forehead!
Post by TomM on May 7^th, 2008, 12:14pm

on 05/04/08 at 15:54:08, Jean wrote:

I found that rubbing it all over the right side of my forehead, cheek, nose and back of the neck helps with my shadows. Jeannie

The key to beating this beast is finding your cocktail of Rx's that works for you. This also includes other remedies that would be considered outside the box of treatment possiblities.
If it works for you I am happy for you. :)
TomM