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Cluster Headache Help and Support >> Medications, Treatments, Therapies >> Re: Smoking Pot and Cluster Headaches http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1271045340 Message started by Skyhawk5 on Apr 12th, 2010 at 12:22am |
Title: Re: Smoking Pot and Cluster Headaches Post by Skyhawk5 on Apr 12th, 2010 at 12:22am
Not good for CH, it's a vasodialator and we need vasoconstictors. CH pain is caused by dialation of blood vessels in the brain. And yes many have tried it.
If you don't have it, look into O2 and read all you can on this site, especially the "oxygen info" on the left of this screen. Good Luck, Don |
Title: Re: Smoking Pot and Cluster Headaches Post by neuropath on Apr 12th, 2010 at 3:55am
Most here are likely to confirm that marijuana is a trigger more so than an abortive.
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Title: Re: Smoking Pot and Cluster Headaches Post by Bob P on Apr 12th, 2010 at 8:24am Quote:
Thanks OUCH. When California legalizes recreational use of pot in November, we''ll see if it wipes out clusters on the west coast. |
Title: Re: Smoking Pot and Cluster Headaches Post by Chad on Apr 12th, 2010 at 8:37am
Pot, cigarettes, cigars, burning leaves, chimney smoke etc... for me = BAD trigger
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Title: Re: Smoking Pot and Cluster Headaches Post by Brew on Apr 12th, 2010 at 11:21am Quote:
Wow. Sounds like fun. Not. |
Title: Re: Smoking Pot and Cluster Headaches Post by slhaas on Apr 16th, 2010 at 1:54pm
It was always a trigger for me, so no benefit.
How did you manage to get into a drunken haze on verapamil and topamax. Neither of those work well with alcohol for me, much less both. |
Title: Re: Smoking Pot and Cluster Headaches Post by deltadarlin on Apr 16th, 2010 at 6:58pm
You are very lucky that you did not suffer ill affects Are you aware of the warnings associated with taking Topamax and drinking? "Avoid drinking alcohol. It can increase some of the side effects of Topamax, and can also increase the risk of a seizure".
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Title: Re: Smoking Pot and Cluster Headaches Post by Linda_Howell on Apr 16th, 2010 at 7:23pm Quote:
I believe he was talking about alcohol..not Verapamil or Topmax. |
Title: Re: Smoking Pot and Cluster Headaches Post by coach_bill on Apr 18th, 2010 at 6:07pm
Hey smoke.....
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Title: Re: Smoking Pot and Cluster Headaches Post by Ray on Apr 19th, 2010 at 8:26am
As a former pot-head and now a 24 year sufferer of chronic cluster headaches, I have to admit that FOR ME, pot is a trigger. I was in denial for a long time, but it was a trigger. Sorry about that.
Alcohol is definately a big trigger for most. I don't know how you avoided the "beast" in your drunken haze. I wouldn't expect that to last... Ray |
Title: Re: Smoking Pot and Cluster Headaches Post by slhaas on Apr 19th, 2010 at 12:14pm Linda_Howell wrote on Apr 16th, 2010 at 7:23pm:
I meant, being on verapamil and topamax, and getting into a drunken haze would be difficult for me. I'd get sick far too soon to get really drunk, the drinks wouldn't taste good, and I'd know how hung over I'd feel that it'd never happen. Either of those drugs + a lot of alcohol is bad news for me (topamax and a little bit of alcohol), much less both. |
Title: Re: Smoking Pot and Cluster Headaches Post by Cynde on Apr 20th, 2010 at 2:48am
Within five minutes of a sip of wine during a cluster cycle, I'm in a Kip 5 to 7. It's much less predictable with weed. I haven't had a drink in three weeks -- don't smoke anything any more (never did smoke tobacco). Still can't get the damned things under control, despite steroids, Topamax, and occasional use of Imitrex. Haven't slept more than two continuous hours in more than 18 days, both from fear of waking up with headache and from effects of meds. This is the longest cluster I've ever had. Do they get worse with age?
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Title: Re: Smoking Pot and Cluster Headaches Post by jason17 on Apr 26th, 2010 at 9:06pm
i enjoyed smoking pot more than most! i dont recomentd it for your CH! agree more of a triger. gave up smoking to see if the demon would go away and no still getem but still not smoking any more. been about 2yrs and yes sometime i still think id like to 8-)
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