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(Message started by: Inoscynt_Knight on Aug 1^st, 2002, 2:47am)

Title: Can you Catch a Shadow?
Post by Inoscynt_Knight on Aug 1^st, 2002, 2:47am

Hello everyone,

Was hoping maybe someone could describe what they mean when they refer to a shadow. I may be experiencing them and am worried I might become a CH down the line due to alot of head trauma as a child and neurological problems.

~Inos

Title: Re: Can you Catch a Shadow?
Post by Margi on Aug 1^st, 2002, 9:56am

If you type 'shadow' into the search button, you'll find lots written on the subject. A shadow is the threat of a cluster attack about to hit. It just kind of sits there, though, not fully blossomed yet.

A sure fire way to tell if you're having cluster headaches is to take the Cluster Quiz in the buttons to the left.

And, thank the good Lord, no, you cannot 'catch' cluster headaches. They're not contagious.

Title: Re: Can you Catch a Shadow?
Post by Inoscynt_Knight on Aug 1^st, 2002, 10:07am

Apparently my title was misunderstood, it was kind of a joke... similar to "can you hold a wave on the sand?" Nevermind, the moment was lost. :-/

Regardless, it seems I'm going to have to make sure I'm gonna be ok somehow because something is definitely going on upstairs that I don't like and it's not a migraine.

~Inos

Title: Re: Can you Catch a Shadow?
Post by Margi on Aug 1^st, 2002, 10:29am

Sorry, I did misunderstand your question then.

What symptoms are you experiencing? Maybe we can help?

And, if you check out the OUCH website, there is a list of cluster-friendly neurologists categorized by state/province/territory/wigwam.... it's under the Recommended Doctors menu.