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Message started by rickinyorkshire on Mar 10th, 2010 at 10:36am

Title: My Cluster Headaches
Post by rickinyorkshire on Mar 10th, 2010 at 10:36am
Hey all,

My 'cycle' has started again, same time as last year. I am wondering what you guys do to keep the pain bearable. I visited my GP last year and he just said take 2 paracetamol when they start, which works on 'some' occasions.

I'd also like to let you know my symptoms.

I have the pain in my temples and around the eyes. Last year it was on my right side, this year on my left..i think it is the first time on my left. The pain is not so bad at the moment but i know it will get worse before it gets better.

So glad i found this website, so many useful tips!

Thanks,
Rick (UK).

Title: Re: My Cluster Headaches
Post by Brew on Mar 10th, 2010 at 11:06am
1. Welcome. Sorry you have to be here, but glad you found us.

2. Your doctor is an idiot.

3. Get a new doctor.

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Title: Re: My Cluster Headaches
Post by Jimi on Mar 10th, 2010 at 11:15am
What Brew said.

Especially read carefully all about the oxygen. It is a godsend to most of us.

Title: Re: My Cluster Headaches
Post by rickinyorkshire on Mar 10th, 2010 at 11:19am
Thanks!

Yes I think I may need to see another quack, thanks the link too makes good reading...kinda :)

Hehe, i like how you guys call the pain the 'Beast'! It's fitting indeed!

Title: Re: My Cluster Headaches
Post by Batch on Mar 10th, 2010 at 3:14pm
Hey Rick,

Give the good folks at OUCH-UK a call at the following link:

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They know their way around your NHS, as well as who to see and how to get oxygen therapy tut suite...

Cheers and take care,

V/R, Batch

Title: Re: My Cluster Headaches
Post by Callico on Mar 10th, 2010 at 5:14pm
What Brew said with emphsis on #2 and #3.

What Jimi said!  O2 is the best abortive I've found.  Energy drinks with caffeine and taurene are second.

Jerry

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